old villa in tuscany - Holiday Villa in Versilia, Italy

VERSILIA: YOUR SUMMER PARADISE
Versilia is a region that forms part of the coast of Tuscany in the province of Lucca. It stretches between Marina di Massa on the north and Massaciuccoli Lake on the south and is highly popular among domestic and international tourists as a summer destination. Its main centres are Torre del Lago, Viareggio, Lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta, and Forte dei Marmi.

The fame of Versilia derives from a rare combination of factors that together form an ideal for tourists of all kinds. The Versilia region offers the widest variety possible, stating with 20 km of beaches with hundreds of bathing establishments equipped with every modern facility you can ask for, nature parks and pine woods, a splendid lake and stunning countryside.

Adding to the appeal of the region is the massive barrier of the Apuan Alps, rich in marble and a Mecca for Alpine excursions. Inevitably, this is also an area that offers a wide range of sporting activities such as sailing and windsurfing, for which you can avail professional instruction in specialized schools. Tennis, jogging, riding, skating, cycling and climbing are also on offer. Finally, the jewel in the Versilia crown is the recently completed 18-hole golf course at Forte dei Marmi complete with clubhouse and an adjoining swimming pool.

The Versilia region is also a highly popular yachting zone, with prestigious yachts and boats from all over the world. The used boat show annually attracts numerous participants and thousands of visitors, as does the famous international Off Shore Race from Viareggio-Bastia-Viareggio, held every year in July.

Also immensely attractive to tourists are the numerous cultural festivals, among them the Puccini Festival at Torre del Lago (July-August), the Viareggio Prize for literature (end of June), and the Grand Award for political satire at the Forte dei Marmi (September). The summer theatre fest, La Versiliana, in the splendid park of Marina di Pietrasanta offers performances of theatre, ballet, opera and literary plays.

The Versilia region has more than 600 hotels ranging from one-five stars, and hundreds of restaurants offering the best of Tuscan cuisine. However, and so that you aren’t confused, we have prepared a comprehensive selection (www.yourwaytotuscany.com/Versilia.htm) of the best in Versilia accommodation, covering farmhouses, apartments, hotels, and bed & breakfasts. Our recommended accommodations offer you the best in comfort, luxury, elegance, and food, at prices that are extremely reasonable. So if you are planning a trip to Versilia, make us the first stop.

TUSCANY VILLAS: YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Tuscany is justly famous for its wine, food, warm and hospitable people, and dazzling natural beauty. However, in our opinion, Tuscany should also be celebrated for its beautiful villas, because the Tuscan countryside is dotted with some of the most superb villas dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, and almost all of them are perfectly preserved, so that they can still be inhabited with ease. And guess what? We would like to invite you to stay in one of Tuscany's independent villas, which we have carefully selected for the discerning tourist. We can guarantee you every home comfort that you can ask for, in the luxurious and elegant atmosphere of these beautiful villas.

Without exception, the independent villas of Tuscany that we have chosen for you are located amidst some wonderful natural scenery. Take the Villa Ginestra, situated near the top of a hill in the Tuscan countryside, delighting guests with a magnificent view of the city of Florence. Also within view is the tiny village of Cercina. On a nearby hilltop, you can see the ruins of a great house that once belonged to a medieval bishop. The scenery is, in a word, magnificent. At Villa Ginestra, you will enjoy the best Italy has to offer – the timeless beauty of Tuscany’s rural countryside, and quick and easy access to Florence.

An orchard of half-century-old olive trees surrounds Villa Ginestra, providing visitors with a crown of green and silver. To the west is the still deeper green of a forested mountain, webbed with well-marked trails for the adventurous hiker. To the east is a superb view of the medieval town of Fiesole.

And that is just one example of what we can offer you. There are numerous independent villas in Tuscany that find place on our list, spread all across this beautiful region of Italy. Can you actually imagine staying in a place called the Villa Buonaparte? Well, we have it on our list too, and it is situated on San Miniato’s hills, about five km from San Miniato. It is a 16th-century building, carefully renovated and maintained to remind you of the charms of medieval Italy.

As we keep saying, these are mere samples. For a detailed list of independent villas in Tuscany, come to us and we’ll take you on a free and infinitely rewarding tour!

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