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There is no shortage of incredible and picturesque villages and towns in Tuscany but one of the most charming is Radicondoli in the Province of Siena. Located about 60km southwest of Florence and about 25km southwest of Siena. This pretty, millennia-old walled town is perched on a hilltop with panoramic views over the rolling hills of the surrounding Tuscan countryside.

With cobblestone streets, a close-knit community, a delicious locally-sourced local cuisine and sustainable lifestyle, it is home to less than a thousand people and is an idyllic little spot, a world away from tourist attractions and crowds.

This is an authentic and picturesque place that is terribly photogenic and a perfect little enclave to escape to on holidays. Just find a vacation rental in Radicondoli and come discover its charms for yourself.

If you have a fondness for mopeds, motorcycles and Italian engineering and you are looking to find a luxury villa in Pisa, be sure to set aside time to take a half hour drive out to Pontedera and visit the Piaggio Museum. With free entry and lots of fascinating things to see, it is a perfect addition to a vacation in the area!

The Piaggio Museum was inaugurated in March 2000 at the Piaggio Headquarters in Pontedera, in the tooling department of the ancient factory. Created to preserve the history of, and celebrate, one of the oldest Italian brands, it exhibits various models of vehicles released over the years. Alongside this is documentation from the Piaggio Historical Archive, which has sketches, drawings and advertising campaigns from the 1930s to the present day. Charting the brand's pre-war progress from aeronautical and rail production to the development of the Vespa to the rich variety of incredible motorcycles from over the decades.

Amedei is a luxury brand of chocolate that many have never heard of and, less still, are aware hails from Tuscany. Yet, it is a delicious chocolate brand and a part of the varied culinary landscape that has made the region so very famous among foodies the world over. It is pricy and fine and requires an attentive palate but has been labelled the best chocolate in the world and constantly wins prizes.

If you are serious about your food, discerning about your chocolate and have found a luxury villa in Pisa, be sure to plan to take a day trip and drive out to the factory, which is located close to La Rotta in Pontedera, a half hour from the city.

Tuscany Villas is always adding to our extensive portfolio of stunning properties all around Tuscany with new villas, farmhouses and apartments. We have been talking about some of our picks of our favourite additions that are located in and around Florence. Here are some more of just a selection of the incredible vacation rentals in Florence and the surrounding area on our website...

3. Villa di Collina (Available from €307 per night)

This gorgeous 18th century villa is located in the green valley of Mugello, with incredible views over the surrounding area, and is located 42km from Florence and 3km from the lovely town of Vicchio. It has gorgeous well-preserved interiors, large airy rooms, has been carefully renovated and features antique furniture, terracotta floors, gorgeous wood-panelled decorative ceilings, and windows that frame the most beautiful views.

At Tuscany Villas, we always strive to better our website, our services and the range of properties available all across Tuscany. Recently, we have had a lot of new additions to our portfolio of villas, farmhouses and apartments. In particular, we have some great new vacation rentals in Florence and the surrounding area. We have chosen just a selection of these properties for you that vary from centrally-located apartments to beautiful villas in the rolling Tuscan countryside and will suite everyone from solo travellers to couples to families. Here are some of our favourites among the latest listings on Tuscany Villas...

1. Volognano (Available from €639 per night)

Volognano, or Castle Volognano, is an incredible historic gem and actual 11th century castle, located 5km from the centre of the charming Tuscan town of Rignano sull'Arno.