Tuscany Holidays-How to Spend your Holiday in Tuscany

If you are planning to spend your holiday away from home, this holiday season, there are a thousand and one places you can visit. One of the places you should consider visiting is Tuscany in Italy. Tuscany holidays offer a lot to any visitor who is looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Located on the west coast of Italy, the region has 3 major cities and other small towns all of which have a lot to offer. There are a number of ways you can spend your holiday in the region. Below are some of the things that will stand out for you in Tuscany.

Tuscany Accommodation
When you check into the region to have a good time, you will obviously need a place to stay. You will be glad to know that Tuscany holidays have a lot to offer in terms of accommodation. You can check into any of the incredible hotels in the area. There are bed and breakfast villas in the cities and countryside, holiday apartments for rent, well furnished holiday homes in the region, cottages and farmhouses. Accommodation options in places like Florence, Volterra and Siena among other smaller towns are countless and come at reasonable prices. If you prefer Tuscany holidays at the beach, you can pick any of the hotels located along the west coast and have a good time.

How to spend your time in Tuscany
As mentioned, Tuscany region has a lot to offer in terms of attractions. You can visit the wineries, historical sites, monuments, sightseeing in the countryside and so on.

Enjoy biking on the mountains and countryside
Cycling is one of the best ways to enjoy Tuscany holidays. The region is endowed with hills, rivers, plains and of course the coast. All these areas have amazing roads that are well paved to offer a great biking experience. You can enjoy cycling on the same mountains where famous cyclists like Cipollini, Bartali and Bettini did their training. In as much as you can cycle in Tuscany any time of the year, the best time to do it is between the months of March and June as well as September to October. During the summer period, cycling is best enjoyed during morning hours and late in the afternoon while in winter, cycling on the mountains is discouraged as it can be dangerous.

Hiking
This is another way to spend your Tuscany holidays. The mountain regions of the Tuscany offers you an amazing way to enjoy his or her gateway. One of the areas to check out is Monte Forato, which is a mountain situated in the Alps Apuane and measures around 1230m high. The mountain is made up of 2 peaks that are connected by a wonderful natural arch. It is referred to as the “holed mountain” because the picks join to form a hole. The hiking escapade on this mountain begins in Fornovolasco, which is a village near the mountain. From there hikers follow the stream of Turrite as they climb.

Shopping
If you like shopping, you will be glad to know that there are many places in the region you can do what you love most. The region’s big cities like Siena and Florence have several large shops that offer top of the range products like clothes and artifacts. There are a number of world-renowned fashion designers you can check out and buy quality clothes and shoes from. You can also get other small stuff, which can serve as perfect gifts or souvenirs. For instance, you can get the alabaster from Volterra or knives from Mugello.

Food and drinks
Tuscany is well known across Italy and Europe at large for its amazing food and wines. As a matter of fact, people visit the region to learn how to prepare various local meals and taste the tasty wine produced in the region. You can spend Tuscany holidays by sampling various types of foods like Peinza’s cheese, Siena’s ricciarelli biscuits among other delicious delicacies.
When it comes to wine, you can have a taste of the renowned Chianti wine. You can also try out other types of wines like Chianti Rufina, Montalbano and many more. You can take an afternoon or evening to visit any of the wineries in the region to sample these wines.

There are many ways you can spend Tuscany holidays. For instance, there are many landmarks, museums and other architectural centers located in cities and towns like Florence, Siena, Pisa, Cortona and so on. The region also has a vibrant nightlife. All in all, rest assured that Tuscany holidays will offer you an experience of a life time.