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GARFAGNANA: IT’S RAINING GREENERY!
As one of Italy’s wettest regions, Garfagnana is home to some of the most extensive forest coverage to be found in the country, including large areas of mainly chestnut, oak, and pine forests. Modern Garfagnana is part of the province of Lucca in northwest Tuscany, but before Italy was unified, the historical region belonged to the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, and was ruled by the Este family. Its most famous ruler, of course, was Ludovico Ariosto – yes, the same poet who wrote Orlando Furioso – in the 16th century.

Today, Garfagnana is gaining in popularity as a tourist destination, thanks to its spectacular natural beauty. It snuggles between the marble Apuan Alps and Tuscan-Emilian Appennines, and is intersected by the river Serchio. Dotted with small towns and villages where ancient traditions still survive, Garfagnana is historical Italy at its best. And there is also the delicious local cuisine, because the natives of the region are consummate foodies! In fact, if you get into a discussion with a local about the food of the region, you are likely to spend a few hours talking to him.

Among the most famous local ingredients that go into the most famous Garfagnana recipes are chestnuts and farro, often used in soups, and porcini mushrooms, which everyone in Garfagnana eats. And if you’ve seen the big vineyards in other parts of Tuscany, you will get to see the smaller ones in Garfagnana, because plenty of people have their own vineyards here, and make their own wine and olive oil.

In fact, one of the delights of Garfagnana accommodation is that you can participate in the growing international trend of agritourism by staying at a farmhouse where you can join in such activities as grape pressing and making olive oil. For hikers, Garfagnana has an extensive network of hiking trails, which offer spectacular views and an opportunity to explore quaint and traditional Tuscan villages.

The best time to visit Garfagnana is from June-October, when you can experience a whole range of events and festivals that highlight local traditions and customs. Every village and town in the region celebrates its own sagra (feast), where there is an abundance of local food and wine along with music and dancing.

Eager to plan your trip at once? Visit us for a list of the best places to stay in Garfagnana and reserve your stay online!

HOW TO FIND THE BEST TUSCANY APARTMENT RENTALS

Tuscany is one of the finest regions of Italy, famed for its beautiful cities, gorgeous countryside, magnificent old palaces and churches, hospitable locals, excellent cuisine, and outstanding wines. The region receives hundreds of thousands of domestic and international tourists every year, and tourism is one of its largest industries. And while you, as a tourist, will find plenty to admire as you travel around the Tuscan countryside, what can you do to ensure that you stay at the best accommodations your money can buy? We have the answer, so come to us and we’ll show you the best Tuscany apartments to rent.

Imagine staying at the Casa Matilde – three wonderful rural apartments close to the village of Mercatale in the famous Chianti area (yes, the one with the world’s best wines). Casa Matilde is actually a rural house that dates back to 1200 AD, divided into three apartments, and furnished with impeccable taste. So on the one hand, while you can enjoy the charm of a medieval cottage, you will also have the benefit of a garden with barbecue, a furnished terrace, and a swimming pool.

Or take the Via di Mezzo Apartments near a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic centre of Florence. Located on the second floor of an 18th century building, the 120 sq. m apartment stands on a pleasant street in the heart of town, 150 yards from the Duomo, and 30 yards from the church of Sant’Ambrogio.

These are merely two of the many Tuscany rental apartments that you can access through us, at rates that are extremely reasonable. Besides, we offer you ultimate value for money because the apartments that we recommend are uniformly high quality, and tailor-made to suit all your requirements. We enable you to make direct contact with the owners of these apartments, and you will be able to check out each and every one of them before you decide on the Tuscany apartment that you wish to rent.

The apartments that we have selected are spread across a wide section of Tuscany, from Florence to Chianti near Florence to Siena to Pisa. So wherever you go, you can be sure that you will find the very best Tuscany rental apartments, yours for the duration of your visit. Not only will you have a pleasant stay in the choicest apartments in Tuscany, but we can also guarantee that once you have stayed in these apartments, you will want to stay nowhere else once you return to this beautiful land! For details, check out our comprehensive list of Tuscany apartments.

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