27.08.2026
What to Do on Elba When It Rains? Tips for Enjoying the Island Even in Bad Weather
When you hear “vacation on the island of Elba,” you probably imagine sunshine, beaches, and crystal-clear waters. But even here, the weather isn’t always perfect. If rain clouds catch you by surprise during your stay, there’s definitely no need to stay cooped up in your apartment all day!...
23.08.2026
Viareggio: a long boardwalk, sandy beaches, and a famous carnival
Viareggio is one of the most famous seaside resorts in northern Tuscany. Located on the Versilia coast between Pisa and Forte dei Marmi, it has been attracting visitors for more than 150 years with its wide sandy beaches, elegant Art Nouveau architecture, lively promenade, and one of the most famous carnivals in Europe.
21.08.2026
Cacciucco: a fish stew you should try in Tuscany
Most people associate Tuscany with Florentine steak, fine wine, or olive oil. But if you head to the coast, you’ll discover a specialty that’s just as inseparable from this region—cacciucco. This hearty fish stew originates from the port city of Livorno and remains one of the most iconic dishes of...
15.08.2026
How to Get to Elba: Ferries, Ports, and Prices
Are you planning a vacation on the island of Elba and wondering what the best way is to get there? The good news is that the trip isn’t complicated. You can reach Elba from mainland Italy via regular ferries that depart several times a day. Most travelers drive their own cars, but you can also get there easily on...
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.
