Archive for 'Lakes'

  

Thursday, November 21, 2013
valdichiana
Discover the natural beauty of two lakes in the Valdichiana area of Tuscany during your next vacation here and learn all about the history and legends that surround them.

One is called Chiusi Lake and is located close to the town of the same name and the other is near Montepulciano.

From most of the towns and villages in the valley, tourists can usually see the glimmer of two beautiful lakes in the distance that mirror the clear Tuscan skies. They're both small lakes but support a huge ecosystem.



Lots of rare and colourful flora and fauna grow here. Those wishing to stay in the Valdichiana district for a few days have a huge selection of holiday villas in quaint Orange Flag towns like Trequanda, Sarteano and Montepulciano!     Read More
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013
View of a calm Massaciuccoli Lake
If you would like to go somewhere on you Italian holiday that’s full of thrills and excitement, Massaciuccoli Lake in the Versilia area of Tuscany would be ideal for you! Located only twenty kilometres from the cities of Lucca and Pisa, this charming part of Tuscany is easily reached.

There are plenty of fascinating tourist activities available here and for those wishing to stay a few days to enjoy it fully; there is a fine selection of glorious luxury villa rentals in Viareggio town and all over the Versilia region to choose from.


Start the day with a beautiful drive around Massaciuccoli Lake from the town of Viareggio to Torre del Lago, less than four kilometres away. You will drive through a stunning avenue along the way which is lined with ripening lime trees that invigorates the senses!

Massaciuccoli Lake is actually the well drained remains of a lagoon that was formed a long time ago by the Serchio River. Its deepest point is barely more than two metres but its mineral rich waters have supported a colourful array of flora and fauna through the years.     Read More
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Sunday, September 30, 2007
Lake Trasimeno
Lake Trasimeno is one of the most beautiful lakes on the Italian peninsula. It lies just over the border of Tuscany near Cortona, and dominates the northwestern part of Umbria.

The lake is surrounded on three sides by the hills that are so common throughout the region, with a lowland stretching out from the west of the lake. Olive groves dot the hills surrounding the area, and hills nearest Tuscany also grow many grapes, along with other fruits and vegetables. The climate here is warmer that the other hills surrounding the lake, as they are at a lower elevation. Portions of the shores are covered in many older pines, willows and poplars; many of them over 30m tall.

The towns on the lake are all rather small in population. Some of the notable ones are Passignano sul Trasimeno, Tuoro, Monte del Lago, Torricella, San Feliciano, San Arcangelo, Castiglione del Lago, and Borghetto. Castiglione del Lago is probably the most well known as its the largest peninsula onto the lake and has the largest shoreline by far. The water of Trasimeno remains very clean, with very few large farms and a small population living on the lake it has been able to avoid some of the modern problems.     Read More
Posted in: Lakes, Localities