09.08.2026
Etruscan tombs carved into tuff near Bibbona
Are you also heading to Bibbona for the beaches, pine forests, or the medieval town center? And did you know that a much older story lies hidden beneath the local landscape? Not far from the town are Etruscan tombs carved into the soft rock known as Bibbona tuff (more precisely, local calcarenite).
17.04.2026
Pisa Airport (PSA): the ideal gateway to Tuscany
Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is one of the most important airports in central Italy and is the main transport hub for the Tuscany region. Thanks to its location just outside the centre of Pisa, it is a popular choice for travellers heading not only to the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa but also to other Tuscan cities.
The...
10.04.2026
Sojourn tax Marina di Massa
If you are going on holiday to Marina di Massa, it is a good idea to take into account the compulsory local tax calledimposta di soggiorno. This tourist tax is levied by the town of Massa on visitors staying overnight in accommodation in its territory.
What is the sojourn tax?
The sojourn tax is a local tourist tax,...
12.02.2026
Sojourn tax in Montecatini Terme
The spa town of Montecatini Terme is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Tuscany. As in many Italian towns, there is a sojourn tax(imposta di soggiorno) for accommodation. This local tax is collected by the municipality from all visitors who stay overnight in tourist accommodation.
What is the sojourn tax...
11.01.2026
Tuscan cuisine - based on simplicity and honest ingredients
Tuscan gastronomy is based on the tradition of the cucina povera - the cuisine of the poor, which was able to create dishes full of flavour from minimal ingredients. Today, this simplicity is one of the region's greatest strengths. Among the dishes that best express the Tuscan identity are ribollita, pappardelle al...
06.01.2026
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
Florence Airport (FLR), also known as Amerigo Vespucci Airport or Florence Peretola, is the main airport serving the capital of Tuscany. It is most commonly used by visitors to Florence, but it can also be an attractive option for those heading to the coast.
Although it is not located directly on the coast, it offers...
19.12.2025
Pitigliano: the rock city of the Etruscans and "Little Jerusalem" in the heart of Tuscany
Pitigliano, one of the most impressive towns in southern Tuscany, grows directly out of volcanic tuff. The silhouette of the houses stuck to the perpendicular walls looks like a backdrop from another world, yet it is an authentic place with a thousand years of history and a very distinctive atmosphere.
A place of...
17.12.2025
Tips for a trip to Elba
Elba is synonymous with clear seas and a tranquil Mediterranean atmosphere, but if you venture beyond the well-known resorts, you'll discover an island that's even more beautiful, wilder and surprisingly colourful. And it's these hidden corners that are worth exploring.
Capo Sant'Andrea - natural granite "pools"
On the...
07.11.2025
San Quirico d'Orcia
If Pienza is the Renaissance ideal of beauty, then San Quirico d'Orcia is the gentle, unassuming guardian of the Tuscan valley. A town you may know from photos - but you don't even know it. In fact, it's around here that you'll find the legendary groups of cypress trees, the rolling hills and the landscape that has...
05.11.2025
Pienza: The city that smells of pecorino
Pienza is a small town in Tuscany, located in the middle of the Val d'Orcia valley. It is famous not only for its pecorino, but also for having been rebuilt as a "Renaissance town" in the 15th century. It has a clear historic centre, a beautiful square and several places with truly exceptional views of the countryside.
28.10.2025
Buca delle Fate—Tuscany's Enchanted Cliffs
We have another wonderful trip idea for you. This time, it’s on the west coast of Tuscany, not far from Populonia and Baratti Bay: Buca delle Fate, or “Fairy Cave.” According to local legends, fairies once lived here, luring sailors with their singing and light after dark.
16.10.2025
A Hot Spring Instead of a Town Square—The Incredible Bagno Vignoni
Have you heard of Bagno Vignoni? This small village is literally built around a thermal spring that has attracted pilgrims, nobility, and artists for centuries. You’ll find it in Tuscany, just a few kilometers from the breathtaking San Quirico d’Orcia.
A Hot Spring in the Middle of the Village
The center of...
01.09.2025
Cathedral of St. Cerbone in Massa Marittima
The main landmark of the Tuscan town of Massa Marittima is the Cathedral of St. The Duomo di San Cerbone is the main attraction of Marittima, a building that surprises with its size, rich decoration and significance, even though it lies off the main tourist routes.
A city benefiting from the riches underground
Massa...
17.08.2025
Lardo di Colonnata - luxury bacon with the aroma of herbs
In the heart of Tuscany, high above the marble quarries of the Apuan Alps, lies the small village of Colonnata. It is from here that one of Italy's most delicious and authentic delicacies - Lardo di Colonnata- originates. Aged in vats of local marble, this noble pork fat is proof that even what may seem simple at first...
08.07.2025
Unavailable Montecristo
In the middle of the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, between the Italian mainland and the islands of Elba and Giglio, lies the island of Montecristo. This small granite island of just 10 km² is one of the most mysterious and guarded places in Italy.
01.07.2025
Cala Violina, one of the most beautiful beaches in Tuscany
In the heart of the Bandite di Scarlino nature reserve in the southern part of Tuscany lies one of Italy's most beautiful seaside spots - Cala Violina. This beautiful bay lies between the resorts of Follonica and Punta Ala.
The name Cala Violina is not accidental.
30.06.2025
Palio di Siena Racecourse
It's not just a horse race. It's passion, honor, pride. Every year the Palio is the most important event in Siena (a beautiful historic city in Tuscany, listed by UNESCO). It takes place on 2 July and 16 August.
Life in the contradas
Siena is divided into 17 historic districts, called contradas.
24.06.2025
Tips for trips in the area around San Vincenzo
There are many interesting excursions and activities worth doing around San Vincenzo in Tuscany! Here are some recommended excursions.
1. Island of Elba
The island of Elba, which lies close to the coast, is easily accessible by boat from the port of San Vincenzo.
01.06.2025
La Luminara di San Ranieri Festival in Pisa
Luminara di San Ranieri is always held on 16 June in all weathers. Nearly 100,000 wax candles are lit in the city on this day, which are placed on the wooden frames/ceilings of the palaces and churches around the river. It is the river that adds to the spectacle.
05.05.2025
Villa Garzoni and its Baroque garden
In the small Tuscan town of Collodi lies one of Italy's most beautiful historic gardens - the garden of Villa Garzoni. This elegant Baroque complex attracts visitors with its cascades, fountains andfountains, statues and exotic plants, offering a peaceful stroll in the backdrop of aristocratic glory of yesteryear.
