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Where Is The Best Place In Italy To Rent A Villa?


This is a tricky question because there are so many good answers but there are also answers that will be specific to you and your needs and tastes! So, to help you find the right villa in Italy in the right destination, we have some important questions to pose.

Cypress-lined road in Tuscany
Posted in: Central Italy Florence Localities Pisa Travel Tips Tuscan Coast Tuscany Villas and Farmhouses

Tuscany is one of our key holiday destinations in Italy and for good reason. It is an impossibly famous and beloved part of the world that abounds in extraordinary sights, flavours, attractions, and wonders. In addition, we have a large selection of properties of all kinds all across the region.


Looking for a villa in Tuscany with a pool? We have plenty of those! Villas that not only have private pools for long days of sun and fun without even having to leave the house but that often also boast brilliant pool areas with all sorts of other features such as loungers, umbrellas, other outdoor furnishings, outdoor showers, and much more besides. 

Pecorino
Posted in: Central Italy Food Food and Wine Localities Products & Specialities Tuscan Coast Tuscany

We believe that eating local dishes is one of the most important things to do on holiday and one of the best ways to become more familiar with a culture and a place. This, of course, is especially true when it comes to Italy and to Tuscany. So many famous and beloved products and dishes come from this part of the world and eating is a key tourist activity if you have found a villa in Tuscany. There are endless delicious things to eat from this especially lush and fertile part of the country but one of the must-try products from Tuscany is Pecorino cheese.


Made from 100% sheep’s milk, there are six varieties of pecorino cheese that received Protected Designation of Origin status. Pecorino Romano is one of these and one of the most famous cheeses from Italy. Other pecorino cheese are produced on the islands of Sardinia and in the Tuscan Province of Grosseto. Dating back to Roman times, when it was a staple of the diet of soldiers at war, pecorino is now often an alternative to Parmesan. 

Flamingoes
Posted in: Autumn Events Localities Must See Attractions Pretty Views Tourist Attractions Tuscan Coast Winter

For those who are thinking about planning a stay in one of our villas in Tuscany come autumn for an off-season getaway and who love nature and natural beauty, there is one particular area that many international tourists have yet to hear of but that should top your list of attractions. This is the Orbetello Lagoon.


One of the best preserved and most unspoiled natural areas in all of Italy, it consists of 1500 hectares of marshland along the Tuscan coast that is separated from the sea on the west and east by two 6km strips of land and by the Argentario headland. On a third strip of land that stretches into the centre of the lagoon, you will find the town of Orbetello itself and a bridge connecting it to Monte Argentario, creating a dramatic picture overall. 

Polignano A Mare
Posted in: Autumn Central Italy Events Localities Northwest Italy Piedmont Summer Travel Tips Tuscan Coast Tuscany Umbria

Welcome back to our new series of What to consider when planning a holiday in Italy and the continuation of our guide to the different charms and considerations that one should keep in mind when deciding on the best time of the year in which to plan a vacation in Italy. In the first part of this guide, we looked at winter for all of those who are just itching for a getaway right away or who are after some winter sun or fun on the slopes as well as the gentle charm of the warmer climes and lushness of spring. This half of the guide will introduce our readers to the most popular time for Italian vacations, summer, as well as to the wonderful selling points of autumn, just on its heels. So, if you are thinking about finally booking that trip but you are still trying to decide when to go, then read on and start planning a perfect holiday in Italy today!