Tuscany – Wonderful Place to Visit in Any Season
To spend a vacation in Tuscany, Italy like you have never done before, it is essential to get immersed into the culture. It is really a very rare opportunity, which is unique to live, and experience life in Tuscany. Soaking up the pleasant weather, whatever part of the year, you can undoubtedly enjoy the real Tuscan with its diverse changing beauties according to seasons.
Visiting Tuscany is always a wonderful experience as each season has something special to offer. I can’t tell you which is the best season for you to visit, but can surely explain you what you going to watch in Tuscany in the different seasons and then you can decide for yourself.
Tuscany in autumn
Apart from five good reasons to visit Tuscany in autumn, there are several others that interest you to visit this beautiful land. Autumn is time to harvest, truffles and mushrooms, beautiful colors, mild temperatures, sport events like Florence Marathon, and many others. It’s also time for fresh olive oil tasting, chestnuts and events.
Tuscany in winter
Tuscany is not one of the coldest parts of Europe. If you are not going to the mountains, temperature hardly goes below and when it snows in the city like Florence everyone wants to take photo of the main sightseeing because it’s really not common to see a white Florence.
This is not so popular season for tourists but if you are keen enough to discover the lifestyle of local people during this season then you can surely visit. It’s a perfect season to visit museums, drink red wine, go shopping, and visit hot springs. In February / March, you can take part in the biggest carnival (Viareggio) or the oldest (Foiano).
Tuscany in spring
Spring – the name brings the image of blooming flowers in mind. Spring duly means the beginning of new life. The temperature gets warmer, flowers are everywhere, and tourists from all over the world arrive here. If you are planning to arrive during Easter month, don’t miss the Explosion of the chart, a traditional event in Florence. Another great suggestion for those traveling with kids is the Pinocchio Park in Collodi. Usually, in the end of May locals start going to the Tuscan beaches, the water is still very cold but you may enjoy the plunge and can get if possible the first tan of the year.
Tuscany in summer
Summer is the bright season full of sunflowers in Tuscany. It is usually called as the season of sunflowers in Italy. Visiting Tuscany during summer, you can enjoy the open air festivals, beaches, long days and nights. August is an official vacation month; cities of art like Florence are almost empty because everyone is on the beach. So, this can be the best time to visit Florence as there will be little rush in the city and there can be still greater options of entertainment.
In July, there is an official summer sale and everything is half price.
To visit Tuscany in any season depends on you as what you want to enjoy and cherish. But, whatever season you want to visit, Tuscany villas offer you the warmth and coziness for a wonderful stay.
Author Bio:
Gilbert is a travel writer. Traveling to different destinations in Italy and staying at Tuscany villas, he loves to write about Tuscany on varied topics.