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Tuscany’s ghost towns not to be missed

Tuscany hides several ghost towns, abandoned over time for different reasons. They are so called because only spirits have often remained to inhabit them. In most cases, they are evocative and magical places that offer glimpses of past life. Let’s discover together the ghost towns in Tuscany not to be missed. Toiano Toiano is among […]

6 min · 26 Aug 2024

5 things to see in Castagneto Carducci

Located on a hillside a few kilometres from the sea, Castagneto Carducci is one of the most beautiful villages on the Etruscan Coast (and beyond) and the ideal place for those who wish to spend a relaxing holiday immersed in nature and the Tuscan landscape. The village, originally called Castagneto Marittimo, changed its name at […]

5 min · 12 Jul 2024

The Island of Elba for children

Travelling with children? The Island of Elba is the ideal destination for a family holiday thanks to its safe, well-equipped beaches and the many activities for children. Here is a selection of places suitable for families with children on the Island of Elba. THE BEACHES The beach of Cavoli Situated between Marina di Campo and […]

7 min · 1 Jul 2024

5 things to see in the municipality of Rio

Rio is a scattered municipality (established in 2018) of just over 3,000 inhabitants located on the eastern side of the Island of Elba, gently nestled in a small sea inlet surrounded by hills. It includes the towns of Rio Marina, Rio nell’Elba, Cavo and Bagnaia, as well as the villages of Capo d’Arco, Nisporto, Nisportino […]

5 min · 18 Jun 2024

The most beautiful beaches of the Etruscan Coast

The Etruscan Coast is a vast stretch of coastline, dotted with small holiday resorts, that stretches from Castiglioncello, immediately after Livorno, to Piombino, offering a varied coastal landscape. Along the coastline are some of the most striking beaches in Tuscany (and beyond). But which are the most beautiful beaches on the Etruscan Coast? We have […]

5 min · 3 Jun 2024

Where to watch the sunset in Florence

Famous as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Florence is a kind of open-air museum where every corner offers a small emotion. But if there is one thing that really leaves you speechless, it is the sunsets that the city in the lily of the valley offers every day. Here is a […]

5 min · 24 May 2024

5 things to see in Porto Azzurro

Overlooking an inlet of the narrow Gulf of Mola, Porto Azzurro is a characteristic fishing village and one of the best known places on the Island of Elba. It was founded in the 17th century under Spanish rule, of which it still preserves several testimonies. It was originally called Longone, then Porto Longone in 1873, […]

5 min · 14 May 2024

5 things to see in Capoliveri

Perched atop a gentle hill on the slopes of Monte Calamita, Capoliveri is one of the most beautiful and characteristic villages on the Island of Elba. Rich in charm and history, it preserves intact its medieval appearance with its narrow and evocative arched alleys called ‘chiassi’, overlooked by small craft shops, ice-cream parlours, restaurants, bars […]

5 min · 10 Apr 2024

5 things to see in Portoferraio

Portoferraio is the main port and capital of Elba. The town, arranged amphitheatrically against the backdrop of the bay of the same name, is among the island’s oldest centres. Called Fabricia by the Romans and later Ferraia (being a port for the export of iron), it took on its current appearance at the time of […]

5 min · 27 Mar 2024

Itinerary to discover Brunelleschi’s works in Florence

Filippo Brunelleschi (Florence, 1377-1446) was an architect, engineer, sculptor, goldsmith and stage designer. Together with Donatello and Masaccio he initiated the extraordinary season of the Renaissance. Like Donatello in sculpture and Masaccio in painting, Brunelleschi revolutionised the style of architecture. Giorgio Vasari wrote of him: ‘He was given to us from heaven to give new […]

6 min · 19 Mar 2024