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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!

RESIDENCES IN TUSCANY: YOUR OWN PRIVATE PARADISE

Okay, how does this sound: 10 elegant apartments offering a luxurious, timeless taste of Tuscan country life. Pretty gardens, a large swimming pool and delightful views of the ancient city of Cortona... Residence Il Casale offers guests a rare opportunity to sample the lifestyle and opulence of the Renaissance nobility in eastern Tuscany. This is a marvellously well-preserved 16th century structure that looks out towards the towers and churches that pierce the Cortona skyline. The 10 vacation apartments are dominated by the original building with its stone tower, wide balcony and external staircase.

You think we’re rambling? Well, not really, because we offer you the choicest Tuscany vacation residences for your sojourn to one of the world’s most beautiful holiday destinations, and we assure you that the description in the last paragraph is only a sampler of the kind of Tuscany residences that we can offer you. All you need to do is visit us and go through our list of the best residences in Tuscany, any of which can be your vacation home. We enable you to speak to the owners of these beautiful properties direct, and you can make your own arrangements thereafter. All we do is act as facilitators, and once you experience our services, you will agree that approaching us for help is a good way to begin your trip to Tuscany.

And in case you thought we were limited to a single region of Tuscany, here’s one more sampler: Located in Venturina Terme (Campiglia Marittima) province of Livorno, the Residence Le Corti Del Sole is the perfect location to enjoy your holiday and devote your time to the various thermal springs in and around the area. Near the Residence are the Costa Degli Etruschi, Elba Isle, and within easy reach lie important cities like Pisa, Siena and Florence. It’s also an ideal starting point to visit the lovely cities of Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Suvereto and Campiglia.

As is obvious, then, we can offer you residences in all parts of Tuscany, and would invite you to visit us without further ado. Without exception, the residences that we have chosen for you are perfectly located to offer tourists every modern facility, as well as allow them to soak in the delightful ambience of old world Tuscany. Still not convinced? Maybe you should just check us out then.

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