Tuscany is a stunning holiday destination at any time of year but there is something special about the region during the Fall. The colours, the scents, the flavours and sights of Tuscany are cosier, plentiful and idyllic. So, if you've been considering visiting this beautiful corner of Italy, there has never been a better time to get to it. If you book a vacation rental in Tuscany now for our Autumn season you can come discover all of its many charms for yourself.
Here are some great reasons to visit Tuscany this Fall...
1. The Food
Autumn is harvest season and in Tuscany, in particular, that means some seriously good eating awaits you during a vacation in the region!
Here are some great reasons to visit Tuscany this Fall...
1. The Food
Autumn is harvest season and in Tuscany, in particular, that means some seriously good eating awaits you during a vacation in the region!
In November the Sagra del Tartufo Bianco, San Miniato's famous white truffle fair takes place and attracts countless hungry travellers. Taking place during the last three weekends of November, there is a whole range of truffle-related events in the town that produces 25% of Italy’s rare and coveted white truffles.
Wine-lovers, meanwhile, should head to the Chianti area for Vendemmia, the annual grape harvest. Tourists can join in and pick grapes, all while learning about the wines and culture and enjoying tasty lunches of crusty bread, local cheese, cured meats and stews. There is also a range of wine festivals during October, November and December including the Festa dell'Uva e del Vino in Chiusi, the Festa dell'Uva in Impruneta and the Festa dell'Uva in Capoliveri on Elba Island.
Additionally, one can head to Barberino di Mugello for their famous chestnuts and mushrooms or any town across the region for the markets, local food festivals and seasonal specialities served in restaurants all over.
Wine-lovers, meanwhile, should head to the Chianti area for Vendemmia, the annual grape harvest. Tourists can join in and pick grapes, all while learning about the wines and culture and enjoying tasty lunches of crusty bread, local cheese, cured meats and stews. There is also a range of wine festivals during October, November and December including the Festa dell'Uva e del Vino in Chiusi, the Festa dell'Uva in Impruneta and the Festa dell'Uva in Capoliveri on Elba Island.
Additionally, one can head to Barberino di Mugello for their famous chestnuts and mushrooms or any town across the region for the markets, local food festivals and seasonal specialities served in restaurants all over.
2. The Colours
The rolling hills, historic stone walled villages perched atop mountains and the fields of olive tress and vineyards are iconic images of Tuscany. Beautiful during blooming Spring, sunny Summer and crisp Winter, it is a positive paintbox of colours during Autumn. In September and October, all turns gold and by late October and into November, rusty oranges and burned reds take over. It is quite the sight to behold...
There are plenty of other reasons to visit; too many, in fact, to cover here, so be sure to read on to the following posts for even more reasons to plan a trip to Tuscany this Fall...
The rolling hills, historic stone walled villages perched atop mountains and the fields of olive tress and vineyards are iconic images of Tuscany. Beautiful during blooming Spring, sunny Summer and crisp Winter, it is a positive paintbox of colours during Autumn. In September and October, all turns gold and by late October and into November, rusty oranges and burned reds take over. It is quite the sight to behold...
There are plenty of other reasons to visit; too many, in fact, to cover here, so be sure to read on to the following posts for even more reasons to plan a trip to Tuscany this Fall...
