Tourism and Vacation in the Province of Florence



If you are looking for a trip into nature, traditions and taste, the Florentine province is the ideal place. The the area all around the city of Florence is actually characterized by gentle hills, covered since ever in vineyards that have made this region famous all around the world for its wine production. Exploring the Florentine countryside, driving along its winding roads you will pass through unforgettable scenarios scattered with tall cypresses and the typical Tuscan farmhouses . What better accommodation than an apartment in a countryside villa to enjoy whatever the Florentine province can offer?

Florentine province rhymes with Chianti:a portion of Tuscan villa for your holidays in Greve in Chianti might be the right starting point to visit not only this area, by now world famous for its wine, but the surrounding Florentine countryside and Florence as well.

A wide and lush valley up north from Florence, the Mugello is an area rich of typical products such chestnuts, mushrooms and truffles that you can taste in any of the towns of Vaglia, Borgo San Lorenzo, Scarperia and Barberino, where you will also be able to visit parish churches and churches, whereas between one town and the other you will see castles and villas all about the countryside.

The Countryside around Empoli, right in the centre of Tuscany, is characterised by its agricultural landscape. The main town is Empoli, but during your holidays in Tuscany also Vinci, Montelupo Fiorentino and Certaldo are worth visiting for the story and the traditions they represent.

Just out of Florence, plunged in the Tuscan countryside, the area of the Florentine Mountain is made up by the municipalities of Pelago, Pontassieve, San Godenzo, Londa, Rufina and Reggello. The scenario you will find in front of your eyes is that of hills covered in vineyards, olive groves but also woods, the most famous of which is the one of the age-old Vallombrosa forest. Here as well there are traces of settlements of people in time such as villas, farmhouses and castles.

 

Our most requested villas for vacation rentals:
Villa Gavinana Holiday apartments in pretty villa on the southern outskirts of Florence, in the vicinity of Piazzale Michelangelo. Accommodation for groups of 4/6/8/10/12 people. Air conditioning, Internet connection. Just a few minutes from Florence historical centre. More details
Villa Simone Luxury villa sleeping 8 a few kilometres from Gambassi Terme, in the heart of Florence countryside. Garden, swimming pool, hydromassage, Internet connection. Tennis court, riding stable and golf club nearby. Possibility of organising horseback and mountain-bike rides in the neighbourhood. More details
Villa Casale Luxury villa with swimming pool for holidays in the Mugello Valley close to Florence. Independent villa with accommodation for 6/13 people, garden, swimming pool, panoramic view, gym, Internet connection, hydromassage. More details
Villa Marco Villa for rent in the countryside of Chianti, near Florence. Accommodation for 8/12 people, private swimming pool, outdoor whirlpool bath for 7, Internet connection, children's playground, air conditioning. Golf club, riding stable and tennis club within a few kilometres. Possibility of organising dinners and cooking lessons. More details