THINGS TO DO

A car or motorcycle is recommended as the house is 15 kms from the nearest town, Pontremoli, which is well equipped with shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.

Click on the image above to see a short slide show of local places of interest

The closest beaches at Lerici, San Terenzo and surrounding areas offer sunbathing, windsurfing, sailing, boat trips to the Cinque Terre and private beaches.

Walking/hiking and cycling are popular in the area. Via Francigena - the medieval pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome that passes by the hamlet. Parco dei Cento Laghi (Park of a Hundred Lakes) has a network of 150km of mountain paths that are suitable for cyclists. The Cinque Terre is also very popular with walkers providing coastal routes with amazing views.

There are a number of equestrian centres near Pontremoli offering horseriding and further afield at Parco dei Cento Laghi and various other areas locally.

Outdoor swimming pools
Villafranca di Lunigiana has an amazing public outdoor swimming pool complex nestled amongst the mountains that tower above you as lounge on the grass or by the poolside. There is a children's pool an Olympic size pool and diving boards, with a snack bar for drinks, ice cream, crisps etc.

During the Winter months there is skiing at Zum Zeri, a small local ski resort. It is a 45 minute drive from the house and has a modest number of runs that would suit families learning to ski. There is a bar and restaurant at the bottom of the slope and a ski hire shop.

There are numerous Italian cities that are within easy driving distance of the villa and the local towns and castles are stunning.

For further information about activities and things to do click here.

Additional information about Lunigiana and it's beautiful surroundings can be found at

www.terredilunigiana.com/eng

www.rivieratoscana.com/en/ct/lunigiana/lunigiana.asp

www.welcometuscany.it/tuscany/lunigiana/lunigiana-apuan-alps-apennines-exploring-popular-traditions-cultural-events.htm