Gallicano Holidays

Gallicano Holidays - Great surrounding scenery
Gallicano holidays are ideally placed to discover all that the quiet and unspoilt Garfagnana region of northern Tuscany has to offer. Located close to the towns of Barga and Castelnuovo di Gargagnana, and just half an hour from the major city of Lucca, Gallicano holidays are within easy reach of some of the main attractions of this region, and offer a medieval hilltop village rich in tradition, surrounded by lush green countryside and rugged mountains.  

Holidays in Gallicano - Small medieval village in the hidden region of Garfagnana
Holidays in Gallicano are perfect for exploring the green hills and valleys of the mountainous Garfagnana region, and offer a great departure point for the network of paths and trails that cross the area, passing ancient villages and hamlets and taking in the mountains, vineyards, and chestnut forests. Gallicano holidays also offer serious trekking in both the Apuane and Orecchiella National Parks, offering rugged mountains to climb and rare flora and fauna to discover. Those on holiday in Gallicano during the spring and autumn months can explore the countryside whilst on a mushroom picking or truffle hunting trip. Gallicano holidays offer the chance to discover the many ancient castles and villages which dot the landscape, with the beautiful medieval town of Barga just a few kilometers away and the walled city of Lucca 30km to the south. Whilst on holiday in Gallicano the major Tuscan cities or Pisa and Florence are within easy reach, and Pisa airport lies just 60km away.

Gallicano Holidays - Discover the beauty and tradition of northern Tuscany
Ideal for those looking for peace and quiet, Gallicano holidays offer a traditional village base, in the hidden and undiscovered mountains of rural Tuscany. The town centre is well-stocked with facilities, such as shops, restaurants and bars, and Gallicano holidays offer facilities for swimming, tennis, horse-riding and fishing. Popular attractions to see whilst on holiday in Gallicano include the Grotto del Vento ('the Caves of Wind'), full of impressive stalagmites and stalactites, and the Eremo di Calomini, an ancient monastery dating back a thousand years actually carved in the rocks.