hotels in tuscany - Hotel in Garfagnana, Italy

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.

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HOTELS IN TUSCANY: YOUR GUIDE TO A PERFECT HOLIDAY

Most tourists who visit Tuscany once can’t help coming back for a return visit. Well, the hotels that you stay in while you holiday in Tuscany should have the same quality – once you stay in them, you can’t stay anywhere else. And we can promise you a choice of Tuscany hotels that will leave you yearning to return to this beautiful region of Italy, with its dazzling landscapes, wonderful cuisine, warm locals and celebrated wines.

The hotels on our list rank among the best in Tuscany, and offer you the best value for money in terms of modern comforts, luxury, and elegance. They are located in some of the most picturesque areas of Tuscany, and offer you access to some of its most famous cities, such as Florence, Pisa, and Siena.

The Hotel Residence Toscana Verde, for example, stands in the heart of old Etruria. Originally an old tobacco-working factory where Tuscan cigars were made, the hotel today stands inside a protected nature reserve, that of Ponte a Buriano Penna. All the bedrooms contain air-conditioning units, mini bars, satellite TV, telephones, and safe deposit boxes. The excellent restaurant offers many traditional Tuscan dishes. The complex also features 20 apartments, with kitchens. These can be rented according to the resort formula.

Then there’s the I Cedri, a new three-star hotel that is just a stone’s throw from Florence, a perfect blend of culture and business, ideal for the manager and the businessman who wants to combine business with pleasure, and also for the tourist who can admire both the city and the beautiful hills that surround it. The hotel has 15 double bedrooms, all trendily furnished and equipped with air-conditioning, mini bars, safes, TV sets and telephones. It also has a private car park and a breakfast room where a delicious buffet breakfast is served every morning.

But these are just two examples that give you a taste of the kind of Tuscan hotel accommodation that we can offer. Our hotels have been chosen to suit every budget, and will make you so comfortable that you will feel as though you are at home. We offer direct links to the Tuscany hotel of your choice, and you will never want to stay anywhere else in Tuscany once you have stayed at one of ours. So come and check us out because Tuscany awaits you!

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