Engage in Some Fun Extreme Sports in Tuscany!

Fast paced hydro speeding!
If you’re seeking a place to go on holidays that offers a huge selection of exhilarating sports to do, then look no further than Tuscany! There are superb water, air, skiing and land activities scattered all over the region for you to choose from.

Pick from a wonderful selection of Tuscany villa rentals on the coast like Livorno that are packed with lots of extreme water activities or in a cosy farmhouse rental tucked into the foothills of the Apennines where activities like rock climbing and canyoning can be enjoyed. Wherever you decide to stay in Tuscany, there’s always a fun sports centre within driving distance!

Get your adrenaline pumping with a breathtaking and fast paced white water raft journey down the raging River Serchio or go a step further by trying a new and exciting water sport called hydro-speed. This involves gearing up in a wetsuit and flippers and strapping a lightweight float onto your front before diving into a fast moving river and swimming at high speeds along it! This is certainly the ideal sport for those who love taking risks so be prepared to get a few bumps along the way!
The popular sport of paragliding
Take to the skies with a spectacular paragliding lesson that takes off from the top of Monte San Guiliano in Tuscany and sail through the air like a bird! This is one of the safest extreme sports there is but also one of the most enjoyable as you have the perfect opportunity to admire the colourful landscape from above.

Or dive into the sea and explore the magnificent coral reef that surrounds the shallow waters of Elba Island off the coast of Tuscany in a scuba diving or snorkelling lesson!

On clear sunny days you can even swim to a certain patch of water off this island and look underwater at some unfortunate ships that sank here after hitting sharp rocks many years ago.
High speed jet skiing
If you’d prefer to sail on top of the water rather than under it then why not explore the scenic Tuscan coastline on a high speed jet ski?

This is also a great way to explore secluded beaches and mysterious caves that run around the perimeters of nearby islands. Or try exploring them in a kayak or canoe as you embark on a thrilling sea trail around Elba Island for example.

Hit the slopes for some invigorating skiing or snowboarding lessons at some of Tuscany’s most popular winter resorts including Abetone and Casone di Profecchia.

Try a popular new form of skiing called heliskiing which involves booking a helicopter to take you up to secluded mountain slopes where you can enjoy a serene long ski to the bottom!

Learn about some other amazing sports like motorbike racing, sky diving, dog sledding and much more, all available to pursue in Tuscany! Read through our other articles which describe these exciting endeavours in more detail!
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picture 1: Rafting64 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Emesik / CC BY-SA 3.0;