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Maremma is the wildest area of Tuscany. Etruscan and mediaeval villages, vineyards and woods, sandy beaches and blue sea characterise this region. There are many beautiful things to see and to do. One of the best ways to discover this part of Tuscany is village-hopping, as Maremma is full of charisma and authenticity, begging to be explored. If you are a nature lover, there are several natural attractions such as Mount Amiata or the renowned Saturnia spa. Moreover, Maremma also offers an extensive list of beaches for sea lovers.

There is something for everyone. Maremma also offers many events, children's attractions, great restaurants for food lovers and sports activities…

This part of Tuscany is less touristy than the other and you can still find unique things like the Butteri. The butteri are the legendary cowboys of the Tuscan Maremma. They carry out their work as they did in the past, following the wild cows on horseback, resistant to the harshest environments. They stay in the Maremma regional natural park where the coastal landscapes of coves, dunes and bays meet, the millenary towers that watch over pastures and Mediterranean scrub and the ancient marshy environments at the mouth of the Ombrone river, rich in biodiversity and a paradise for birdwatchers. It is possible to meet these herdsmen in the town of Alberese on the first day of May when they dedicate themselves to the ancient practice of the market, the branding of young cattle. On August 15, however, the Tournament of the Rose also takes place in Alberese, in which the most skilled Butteri compete in pairs to steal a rose applied to the arm from each other.

Below you can find a link to the articles to discover more about Maremma

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  Village Hopping in Maremma
  Natural Attractions in Maremma
  Coastal Maremma
  Events in Maremma
  Sports in Maremma
  Restaurants in Maremma
  Children activities in Maremma
  
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If it is not the first time that you are visiting Tuscany on holiday and you have already seen our most famous places: the beautiful cities of art such as Florence, Lucca, Siena, Arezzo, and the wonderful countryside and its medieval villages perched on the hills, you have still a lot to discover.

Below is a list of unknown and particular places to experience and things to do near Lucca and Pisa on your Tuscany holiday.

If it is not the first time that you are visiting Tuscany on holiday, and you have already seen our most famous places: the beautiful cities of art such as Florence, Lucca, Siena, Arezzo, and the wonderful countryside and its medieval villages perched on the hills, you still have a lot to discover.

Below is a list of unknown and particular places to experience and things to do near Firenze and Arezzo on your Tuscany holiday.

If it is not the first time that you are visiting Tuscany on holiday, and you have already seen our most famous places: the beautiful cities of art such as Florence, Lucca, Siena, Arezzo, and the wonderful countryside and its medieval villages perched on the hills, you still have a lot to discover.

Below is a list of unknown and particular places to experience and things to do near Siena and Grosseto on your Tuscany holiday.

In Lucca and across Tuscany cycling is appreciated and lived as a tradition. Everyone here has a bike to move around town or to explore the territory. So if you are looking for things to do in Lucca, we would highly recommend that you explore the cycling paths and surrounding areas by bike.
From the city walls, to the rolling Tuscan hills, to the steep climbs of the Apuan Alps there is a perfect ride for anyone. Making cycling in Tuscany the perfect activity whether you are on a Tuscany family friendly holiday or you are looking for a ride that’s more adventurous and challenging.
Sea, mountains, art and gastronomy characterize this territory.  If you love cycling, visit the Nottolini aqueduct or the Pisa Tower, explore the lake of Massaciuccoli, the LIPU reserve or get excited when you suddenly glimpse the sea from Monte Forato.

There are many Tuscany cycling paths that you can start from Lucca. Here are just a few suggestions:
The easier one is for sure the tour of the city walls. It is only 4,22 km and the kids will love it, making it the perfect Tuscany family friendly holiday bike ride. While riding on the walls you can admire the town from above and if that’s not enough, you can ride to the old centre and visit the most beautiful churches, squares and towers of Lucca.
Another lovely ride is the cycle path (just less than 40 km) that goes from Ponte a Moriano to the sea along the left side of the Serchio River.  
It is dedicated to Giacomo Puccini because it crosses his native places like Lucca and Lago Massaciuccoli  

Also lovely and easy is the Ciclovia della Versilia (28 km) that goes from Viareggio to Marina di Massa all along the sea. Great to stop at sunset for an aperitivo in one of the many places on the beach.

Lucca is also on the Via Francigena. The Pilgrim road unwinded for 1800 km from Canterbury to Rome and eventually  to Apulia where there were ports of embarkation for the Holy Land.
If you are a fit rider you can try the B14 to San Miniato or even further on the B15 to San Gimignano
Here you will find all the maps

If you are an expert and looking to challenge yourself with a Tuscany cycling experience, you can do one of the many MTB trails on the Apuan Alps.
Passo del Vestito and Passo del Cipollaio are of rare beauty and from there you will see the marble caves and the sea.

So, no matter whether you are a great rider or a cyclo-tourist, if you ride a city bike, a racing bike or a MTB
At this link you can find many route maps of the Lucca area of different difficulty levels.


If you are looking for the perfect family friendly Tuscany holiday, more things to do in Lucca, or if you want to view our beautiful holiday villas around Lucca and Tuscany, contact our experts via email: info@salogi.com today!

If you stay in a country villa in Tuscany with your children they will surely be happy to play in the large gardens, swim in the pool, discover the flowers, the trees and the animals found in the countryside.
But if you want to leave your holiday home, Tuscany offers many experiences that will make your family friendly holiday unforgettable. Below you will find some tips for spending a pleasant day with your children. Below you will find listed various things to do in and around Tuscany divided by theme - if you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact the Salogi Villas team and our experts will be happy to help you out!

Tuscany is a region with a rich cultural, artistic and architectural heritage. Among them there are also handmade products, witnesses of an ancient tradition that tells the history of this territory in many objects, artifacts and events.
Each Tuscan province has its artisan excellences; they are not always linked to food and wine and they exploit local raw materials and the arts handed down from generation to generation.
A Tuscany holiday also means discovering its craftsmanship by visiting the villages and cities where it is still possible to see how it is made. The ceramics of Montelupo, the alabaster of Volterra, the Sienese terracotta, the goldsmiths of Arezzo, are just some examples.
Tuscany also hosts numerous exhibitions dedicated to crafts, including: in Florence, between April and May, the International Handicraft Fair; in Figline Valdarno “ArtigianInPiazza” in May; the Handicraft Market Exhibition in Valtiberina, end of April beginning of May and many others.

Tuscany is famous all over the world for its artistic and natural beauty. However, Tuscany is also famous for its food and wine traditions.
If you are looking for things to do in Tuscany we would highly recommend checking out some of our favourite traditional foods in this list.
Below we suggest the most famous dishes of Tuscan culture and you will be impressed to discover that they are not only meat and game dishes, but that our traditional foods also include fish and many vegetarian specialties.