Archive for 'Tuscan Coast'

While few immediately think of the coast when they think of Tuscany, it is, however, a wonderful destination for those interested in sun, sand, sea, and fun as the region boasts a long coastline and endless excellent beaches. Browse our villas on the Tuscan Coast and combine the region's famously good food, pretty towns, beautiful scenery, and incredible cultural and artistic heritage with brilliant days at the beach that will stay in your memory for a lifetime.

As noted, there are lots of beaches too choose from in Tuscany, and all kinds of variations from private beaches with luxurious amenities to rocky and dramatic beauties to picture-perfect sandy gems that one could mistake for tropical paradises. However, today, we are focused on a particularly unique and memorable example: Feniglia Beach, or Feniglia Dune.

Tuscany is famously home to some of the prettiest towns and villages in the world. However, if you have found yourself a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast and are spending time in that part of the region, you'll discover some especially charming little gems. Among them all, however, one of the most utterly picturesque has to be Suvereto. A perfect place in which to enjoy a day trip, it is a combination of stunning natural surroundings and a delightfully lovely village plucked from the pages of a storybook or from an image on a postcard. This is truly Tuscany at its most unbelievably idyllic, which is saying something in a part of the world that is famous for being almost too pretty to be real.

The area of Grosetto is a coastal region of Tuscany that is an excellent holiday destination for those looking to enjoy a villa on the Tuscan Coast. While a villa in Grosetto does not necessarily ensure you will be right by the sea, the sea will be within driving distance and you will also quickly discover that there are lots of other wonderful attractions and natural gems to explore in the area. From Blue Flag beaches, to Ancient Roman ruins, to Saturnia's famous hot springs, to incredible cave systems, to the astounding beauty of Lake Burano, to the annual Vivamus wine festival in the town of Montemerano each July, there are endless things to discover while on holiday in the region. However, if you're looking for a particularly relaxing outing, then we suggest a visit to a winery. Wandering the grounds on a tour, enjoying a guided tasting of their wines, and stocking up on some wine to savour during your holiday or bring home for yourself and as gifts, makes for a perfect itinerary for those looking to spend a day simply unwinding and making the most of being on holiday. While there are many wineries in the province of Grosetto to choose from, one of the best and the most interesting for those also interested in archaeology has to be the lovely La Biagiola.

There is no shortage of great views across Tuscany or panoramic spots from which to enjoy them; from the skyline of Florence seen from the tower of the Palazzo Vecchio to the view over the rolling hills and woods of the Crete Senesi as viewed from Monte Oliveto to the post-card perfect views over the famous Tuscan countryside taken in from the Podere Belvedere. Tuscany, with her endless vineyards, medieval hilltop towns, rolling green landscape, and stunning coastline, is just an impossibly scenic holiday destination, in general. Retaining lots of traditional charm, her towns themselves are also incredibly picturesque and wonderful places to wander aimlessly, soaking up the unique atmosphere and historic appeal of this lovely part of the world. If you have found a villa on the Tuscan Coast and are exploring the area, there is one particular spot that beautifully combines the region's scenic views and quaint old towns in a rather magical way: located in the coastal town of Piombino is the singular and utterly astounding Piazza Bovio.

Some people want to travel with their entire family when they go on vacation and that can include the furry members of the group, by which we mean pets! If you are a serious animal lover and want to bring your pet on vacation with you in Tuscany, then you can select “pets okay” as a filter when browsing our villas in Tuscany to find a property where they are allowed. Once you have done this and have found the perfect pet friendly vacation rental in Tuscany for you, then you might next be wondering about pet friendly activities in Tuscany. There are, of course, lots of outdoor pursuits that are perfectly suited to you and your furry friend including hiking, visiting parks, exploring forests, and more. Another great activity that both pets and humans will enjoy is a trip to the beach. However, not all beaches allow dogs. Thankfully, there are a variety of pet friendly beaches in Tuscany including the two so-called Bau Beaches that can be found in Cecina.