Archive for 'Small Towns'

In our previous article about the beautiful southern part of Tuscany called the Maremma, we described its breath-taking landscape that hugs the coastline. Here we’ll describe some of its most charming communes and attractions.

Choose from a gorgeous range of luxury vacation villas on the Tuscan coast and enjoy a few days soaking up plenty of sunshine and culture!

Tucked up in the rolling hills of the Maremma is the pretty Orange Flag town of Pitigliano which is Etruscan in origin.

The Etruscans were very skilled at choosing stunning locations for their settlements, mostly preferring to build on the hilltops of volcanic rock called tufu.They differed greatly from the Romans who preferred to build on flattish ground and construct large walls and fortresses to keep any unwanted visitors out!

If you’re going on holidays to southern Tuscany this year then why not take a day to explore the hilltop town of Civitella Paganico? This Tuscan gem is perched above a sea of dense forest filled with many plant and animal species which makes it the perfect spot for nature lovers to visit.

Sink into the hot waters of the Petriolo thermal springs and enjoy the healthy benefits of this mineral rich water. Humans have lived in what is now Civitella Paganico from as far back as Palaeolithic times. This town is in fact a cluster of small villages that were bound together under the same name.

During your holiday travels of Tuscany, a worthy stop off for a few hours of exploration would most certainly be the town of Capolona.

It’s situated on the banks of the River Arno and lies close to the lively town of Arezzo. Known as the ‘Gateway’ to the Casentino area of Tuscany, Capolona has plenty to offer tourists in its own right.

Stay in a stunning villa with a swimming pool in Capolona to relax and unwind at after your exciting days of exploring the Casentino area.

If you’re holidaying in Tuscany this year then why not add the quaint town of Montevarchi to your list of places to visit? It lies in Arezzo province and is believed to have first come into existence around the year 1100.

Book into a charming vacation rental in Montevarchi where you can relax and unwind after a few days of exploring this fascinating and scenic area of Tuscany.

It was founded close to an impressive fortified Benedictine monastery here which, in 1273, came under the rule of the powerful Medici family in Florence.

Stop off for a day and/or night in the stunning town of Pergine Valdarno in Arezzo province and experience some lovely tourist attractions. Wine lovers would most certainly love a visit to Pergine Valdarno as it is listed on the popular ‘Wine Road Terre di Arezzo’ itinerary.

Pergine Valdarno is a hilltop town that comprises of little villages and hamlets that clustered together over the centuries. Close to other tourist towns like Laterina, Montevarchi, Civitella and Terranuova Bracciolini, Pergine Valdarno is a small yet beautiful place to walk around. It’s located 50 kilometres south-east of Florence and 15 kilometres west of Arezzo town.