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There are many wonderful locations to enjoy kayaking and canoeing in Tuscany; in lakes, rivers or even out at sea!

Those wishing to spend part or all of their holiday close to locations that facilitate these sports have plenty of holiday villa rentals in Orbetello, Viareggio and Scarlino to choose from for example.

The chain of islands west of the Tuscan coast provide ideal spots to embark on an exciting journeys of marine discovery, especially Elba Island where canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts have a varied range of gorges, coral reefs and secluded beached to explore!

If you’re up for the challenge there’s a stimulating sea trail around Elba Island that departs from Marina di Campo in the gulf of Galenzana and heads to Procchio. It is forty seven kilometres in length but shorter sections of it are available on request to journey along.

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!

Enjoy a sunny beach holiday at Viareggio, the largest seaside town in Tuscany! This piece of paradise is perfect for those who want a relaxing holiday of sunbathing, shopping and a lively social scene.

Visitors wishing to stay here have a fine selection of luxury villas in Viareggio to choose from as well as other nearby towns and villages in the Versilia region.


Start the day with a visit to the beautiful Villa Borbone, a decorative town palazzo which houses charming market stalls, a detailed history of the royal Borbone family who once lived here and a mausoleum where some prominent members of the family are buried.

Stroll along some winding paths through the pinewoods that grow in abundance in Versilia. Guided tours can bring you around the large fishing harbour here that will teach tourists all they need to know about the culture and history of this picturesque part of the Tuscan coast.

If you are holidaying in the picturesque Versilia district of Tuscany, you would thoroughly enjoy a day trip to the towns of Pietrasanta and two mountain towns called Seravezza and Stazzema in Alta Versilia.

Visitors wishing to stay for a few days have a fantastic range of holiday villas in Pietrasanta and the Versilia region to choose from, most with superb views of the Apuan Alps and the nearby coast. The beautiful town of Pietrasanta is known as ‘Little Athens’ because of the colourful artistic culture that is in abundance here.

There are many artists based here because of the spectacular views that can be viewed from all around the town and tourists have plenty of interesting attractions available to them also.

Pietrasanta is home to many artisans that specialise in marble sculpture because of the availability of the stone in nearby quarries. This elegant tourist town has a superb collection of lovely shops, restaurants and bars to browse around and only a few kilometres away is Marina di Pietrasanta on the coast where activities like sailing and swimming can be enjoyed.

If you enjoy browsing around the shops on your holidays then the towns within the Versilia region of Tuscany have everything you could possibly desire! Visitors wishing to stay in the Versilia area for a few days have a plentiful choice of tuscany villa rentals in Forte dei Marmi town to enjoy a pleasant stay, for example

Many artisan shops are scattered across the Versilia area, selling jewellery, marble sculptures, cosmetics, beautiful pottery, ornaments and much more. Enjoy strolling around the winding streets of Pietrasanta and looking at all the beautiful products on display in shop fronts. If you're a huge fan of retail therapy then why not read our article on the best shopping malls in Tuscany to help you plan your fun shopping experience here!

While you’re there, a climb up to the ruins of what was once the majestic Rocca di Sala will provide you with spectacular views of the Apuan Mountains and the winding Tuscan coast.