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Winter in Tuscany – Skiing at Abetone

Abetone , close to Pistoia in Tuscany, is one of the highest mountains in central Italy. In winter, its snowy slopes attract winter sports enthusiasts whilst during the warmer months, it becomes a magnet for walkers.

Welcome to Tuscany!

Green hillsides covered with flourishing olive groves and vineyards have come to symbolise Tuscany, a region in Italy that captures the hearts of visitors from around the world. It is a place with so much on offer.

The Windy Cave

This breathtaking cave, situated in one of the wildest parts of the Apuane Alps in Tuscany, Italy, is famous for its alabaster walls, stalactites, crystal-brimmed streams and bizarre shapes carved out of the rock caused by years of erosion.

The Viareggio Carnival

The Viareggio Carnival is held through the streets of this popular Tuscan seaside resort, one of the best known carnivals in Italy. Join in the costumed parade, enjoy the brightly coloured floats and the papier mache models that characterise this ...

The Secrets of the Montecatini Thermal Spas

The Montecatini Thermal Spa has a long history of attracting visitors who come to enjoy its palatial spas with their reputed health benefits. One of the most popular destinations in Tuscany, Montecatini is still the place to come for relaxation ...

The Luminara of San Ranieri Festival, Pisa

The Luminara of San Ranieri or 'Festival of Enlightenment' is an atmospheric event that takes place in Pisa on 16th June when the city is candlelit. Come along and take part in the fairytale atmosphere of this event which takes place annually ...

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of Italy’s most famous architectural landmarks. Visit around noon to hear its seven bells ringing out across the piazza to the delight of the tourist crowds, and take time to visit the adjoining Cathedral and Museums.

The Befana Festival of Pistoia

On the Feast of Epiphany Befana the witch visits children across Italy bringing gifts. This event is especially celebrated in the Tuscan town of Pistoia where the crowds gather to witness her fly down into the Piazza Duomo with the help of a ...