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On your next vacation to Tuscany, why not explore the delights to be found in the picturesque Val di Cornia, nestled between the provinces of Livorno and Grosetto. Situated along the coast between the sea and the hills, Val di Cornia hosts many exciting things for tourists to do and see.

There are some gorgeous holiday rentals in the town of Piombino and San Vincenzo that are located in the valley. Visitors are gifted with majestic views wherever they turn here, a natural world with a thriving wildlife!

Val di Cornia is nicknamed ‘Tuscany’s Garden’ because of the stunning beauty that blooms here. Enjoy some peaceful walking tours through the oak tree forests, olive groves, vineyards and meandering streams that exist in the practically undisturbed landscape of the valley's nature parks in Baratti and Populonia.     Read More

On the northern coast of Tuscany lies the scenic Porta Lake. Now a protected nature reserve, this glorious example of undisturbed beauty is a treat for the senses!

Porta Lake was once connected to Massaciuccoli Lake when this area of land was mainly marshland before a large draining system was introduced here to reclaim land for growing vegetation.

Those wishing to visit this peaceful paradise can stay in a holiday villa with excellent reviews in Forte dei Marmi. Porta Lake is home to a rare species of the heron bird, called a Bitten and an endangered butterfly called a Lycaena dispar.

It’s a perfectly peaceful haven for wildlife and is the ideal backdrop for some stunning photographs. Nature lovers will enjoy nestling somewhere out of sight around the lake with a pair of binoculars and just watching nature unfold. Perhaps they may catch a glimpse of some of these rare creatures!     Read More

Tuscany has many picturesque nature parks scattered all over the region that offer visitors a delightful selection of peaceful walking trails and views of scenic undisturbed nature. These are ideal places to visit for nature lovers and those who simply want to escape from the noise and the fast pace of modern life. Those wishing to stay near to one of these beautiful parks have lots of accommodation to choose from all over Tuscany but why not book a stay at one of many holiday villas in Livorno, close to the coastal park of Rimigliano where you can experience the best of the sea and the land.


While you’re on the coastline, why not book a boat ride out to the seven islands called the Tuscan archipelago which, together make up the largest natural marine park in Europe! They are a haven for wildlife and stunning naturally formed landscapes.     Read More

Tucked into the picturesque Pisan Mountains in Tuscany is the beautiful village of Vicopisano. It’s situated on the eastern slopes surrounded by the River Arno and River Auser flowing down on either side of it.

There’s a spectacular castle here that was built in the 9th century that once dominated the entire Arno valley; its dominion stretched from San Miniato to the Tuscan coast.

For those wishing to stay in this area for a few days, why not choose to stay in a gorgeous luxury villa in Cascina, only a few kilometres from Vicopisano?

Walk around the magnificent stronghold wall that was designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi, lined with large lookout towers and high battlements. This was once a town that had to fiercely defend itself from power hungry provinces that wanted to seize control of the area. These battlements protected the townspeople from invasion and weapons like boiling oil and flaming arrows would have been launched over these high walls down upon their unfortunate attackers! Nowadays, visitors can climb up to some of these towers along the wall and admire the stunning beauty of the surrounding landscape.     Read More