Archive for 'Lakes'

  

Lake Massaciuccoli
Lake Massaciuccoli is a lake in the Province of Lucca, Tuscany, that is home to a wildlife oasis in a marsh. While the wildlife and vegetation may have shrunk substantially since the 20th century, the lake is still an area of great natural beauty and bounty. There is much to see and do and the surroundings are pretty alright too.

A boardwalk extends over the edge of the lake and all around it, allowing you to readily and comfortably explore the flora and fauna that can be seen blooming and frolicking around the lake.

Not a particularly challenging walk, it offers a chance to get out and about and stretch your legs in a wonderfully scenic setting, without having to take on an incredibly strenuous hike; something that those with younger kids, limited mobility or less will, to appreciate.     Read More

  

Lake Burano, dock
Burano Lake is like something plucked from a still of a Disney movie; its crystal blue waters and surroundings are incredibly beautiful. In fact, tourist guides often call it “Disneyland”.

The tranquil atmosphere, proliferation of wildlife and plants, and walking tracks make it the perfect part of Tuscany to go for a stroll on a cool evening as the sun sets over the water and transforms it into a swirling pool of colour or to spend a day bird-watching, exploring and taking photos.

Just find the perfect villa rental in Capalbio for you and yours nearby and you can begin exploring this captivating natural oasis for yourself.     Read More

  

View over Massa Marittima
We've previously discussed the small town of Massa Marittima
in Southern Tuscany which is a bit of a hidden gem with gorgeous views due to its hilltop location and a rich cultural heritage. Its historic Etruscan centre and numerous museums, for which it has been nicknamed the “City of Museums” are two of its most distinctive features. However, once you've found a holiday rental in Massa Marittima, you might want to also venture out of the town once you've explored it a little bit. Just a few kilometres away is the beautiful Lake Accesa with its Etruscan Archaeological Park which, like the town, also offers stunning scenery and great historical value that is not to be missed!     Read More

  

Lago di Bilancino
Lago di Bilancino, or Bilancino Lake, is an artificial fresh-water lake, and the largest, in Tuscany. Not only does it ensure water reserves for the citizens, it is also somewhere to go and enjoy the scenery and water-sports and activities. Just off the motorway exit for Barberino di Mugello, it is a little oasis of beauty and calm just a stone's throw from many of the major towns of Tuscany, a mere hour's drive from Florence and close to Pisa. There are beaches, a nature reserve, water-sports, fishing, great places to eat and much more to do, all in beautiful surrounds.

Find a luxury villa in Florence and spend a lovely day with your family or friends by the lakeside.     Read More

  

Lake Vagli
Fabbriche di Careggine is a town in the area of Lago di Vagli, or Lake Vagli, in Lucca, Tuscany. You have probably never heard of it before, and for good reason: rather than near Lake Vagli, it would be more correct to say that it is beneath the lake. The medieval town, a long-time home to talented metal-working artisans, was flooded in 1953 in order to create the artificial lake, a hydroelectric basin.

Every decade, the lake is drained in order to perform maintenance and the town emerges from the depths of the water once more, giving rise to its nickname as a “ghost town.” Hundreds of thousands attend every time to watch as it slowly rises out of the lake.     Read More