Evocative and moving panoramas for the most adventurous, who love exploring authentic, postcard-like territories. The Chianti countryside is an ideal destination to take in the colours and scents of spring in Tuscany. Harmonious landscapes covered in geometric vineyards, where the most famous DOC wines in the world are produced and where it is possible to 'loose' yourself along paths and country roads that reveal abbeys, hermitages, castles and medieval hamlets.  
  
Enjoy the enchanting medieval hamlets and towns that continue to live by their centuries-long past. Town squares, the heart of these residential areas, are where locals meet and where visitors can find the most important monuments. From March to June, these squares become the venue for traditional markets and fairs. Wine, olive oil, honey, seasonal fruit and vegetables, cheeses made from goat, sheep and cow, jams and other preserves―these are just some of the traditional products of the Chianti, a place that is marked by its rural past and where locals continue to maintain the traditions of yore.

Chianti or the Val d'Orcia? It's a difficult choice to make because in each of these areas visitors can enjoy a holiday that is offers a unique and enchanting local culture.
 
That's not all. Just a stone's throw away, visitors can dive in to the past in the town of Volterra, which boasts a host of Etruscan treasures, or visit Fiesole to admire its precious archeological artifacts. For who prefer relaxing in the Terre di Siena, a wealth of warm thermal springs have flowed for centuries: Bagno Vignoni, the oldest thermal baths in the area that were already used in the Etruscan era; Bagni di San Filippo and its white calcareous deposits articulated in magical and green locales; Saturnia and finally Rapolano. Each place warrants a visit and each visitor should take advantage of the wellness that Tuscany has to offer.
 
Another fascinating alternative is the Mugello area. The Florentine countryside was a much loved area by members of the Medici dynasty, the Medicean villas in Cafaggiolo and Trebbio are examples of the family's magnificent residences. The Mugello is also the land of Giotto and Beato Angelico, maestros in painting and other art forms.

Excursions in nature and sports activities in the outdoors: the extensive Bilancino Lake is spangled with beaches and a great place to go windsurfing. In restaurants in the area, visitors get a tasty break by enjoying traditional dishes, from rotisserie foods to potato-filled tortelli pasta. For shopping lovers, the Barberino Outlet is a shopper's paradise featuring international brands at discounted prices. Die-hard motor lovers can also go watch the Formula 1 and motorcyclist Valentino Rossi at the Mugello Race Track.