Archive for 'Small Towns'

Come and see all the wonderful tourist attractions and fun activities just waiting for you in Valdinievole, a hidden gem tucked in between the provinces of Pistoia and Lucca in Tuscany! This is a picturesque area of high mountains, low hills and foggy marshes that has earned itself the nickname, ‘Valley of the Mists’.

Tourists have many exquisite towns and villages to choose from here that provide superb accommodation, including luxury villas with swimming pools in Montecatini Terme.

Valdinievole is a cultural haven where many different kinds of people met and exchanged ideas, traditions and stories.

Each ancient hamlet and town you travel through here have their own unique and fascinating stories to tells; from the Valleriana Mountains to Montalbane. Tourists will enjoy the scenic views of the valley from high up; gazing over dense chestnut woods, thriving olive groves, ripening vineyards and the rolling Tuscan hills.     Read More

If you're spending any of your Tuscan holidays in the coastal province of Pisa then why not take a day to explore the spectacular walled town of Bientina? This beautiful place was protected from attack during the provincial wars of the Middle Ages by a deep moat that runs around its outer fortress walls and could only be entered through four drawbridges.

Why not stay a day or two in a luxury villa in Orentano, a nearby town, with excellent views of the area?

Bientina, meaning ‘Two Hedges’ is a very ancient town, with written records of its existence dating as far back as the year 793.

Visitors wishing to spend a day or two in or around this historical place have a fine selection of vacation villas and other great value holiday rentals to choose from.

Worth visiting on arrival to the town is the magnificent church of Santa Maria Assunta which has a massive nine altars! There are many exquisite oil paintings hung here that were created by famous Tuscan artists that date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Also here is a 17th century organ designed by Bartolomeo Ravani di Lucca.     Read More

Situated along the River Arno is a beautiful town called Montelupo that became famous during the Middle Ages for its production of ornate ceramics. This artisan town was at one stage probably Italy’s biggest ceramics producer and was once the place where noble families during the Renaissance ordered their crockery sets to be made with the coat of arms of their family name.

Visitors who would like to stay here for a day or two to fully explore the history and crafts of the town have a fine selection of vacation rentals in Montelupo to choose from     Read More

What nicer way is there to explore Tuscany than to take a day or two exploring some of its charming towns and villages? A tour of the towns in the province of Grosseto is guaranteed to provide tourists with a wealth of culture, history and of course, a wonderful food and wine experience!

There is a superb selection of beautiful tuscan holiday rentals in Arcidosso, Pitigliano and Santa Fiora and other towns in the province for visitors to choose from.


Why not begin the day by walking around the beautiful town of Pitigliano, also known as ‘Little Jerusalem’. Tourists can try the famous white wine that comes from here called ‘Bianco di Pitigliano’ along with the exciting range of dishes here that blend elements from both Italian and Jewish cuisine.     Read More