Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Holidays
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Holidays - Beautiful rural Tuscany
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana holidays offer a slice of rural Tuscany, in a quiet area boasting immense natural beauty. Located in northern Tuscany, Castelnuovo di Gargagnana lies in the heart of the Garfagnana region, between the Apuan and Appennine mountain ranges, and is the principal town of the area. Castelnuovo di Garfagnana holidays appeal to those looking for the undiscovered Tuscany, and attract outdoor enthusiasts keen on hiking and mountain biking.
Holidays in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana - Principal town in the valley
The landscape around the medieval town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is rich and fertile, encompassing mountainous terrain, green valleys and rivers, with rolling hillsides rich in chestnut trees. Its quiet and secluded location in the valley means that holidays in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana offer peace and tranquility in a rural setting, yet the town is within reach of the more popular sights of Tuscany. Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, a market town and a major industrial centre, offers a number of bars and good restaurants, and remains rich in tradition, playing host to frequent festivals and feasts throughout the year. Holidays in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana offer a good choice of agriturismi, a charming form of accommodation in local farmhouses, and an excellent way sample the food and hospitality of the region. The cuisine of the region is traditional and hearty, with holidays in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana offering the areas' specialities of chestnuts and porcini mushrooms.
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Holidays - Peaceful and tranquil
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana holidays are perfect for those wishing to explore the area on foot, mountain bike or horseback, with the fertile countryside of the Garfagnana home to many paths and trails crossing the hills and valleys, and connecting the ancient villages that dot the landscape. Nature-lovers on holiday in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana should head for the Orrechielle National Park, with its woods and meadows full of rich flora just a few kilometers from the town, whilst the beautiful medieval hilltop town of Barga lies just 15km away. Lucca, the main town of northern Tuscany with its famous walls still encircling the town, is a must for those on a holiday in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana and offers fantastic shopping just an hour away, and the major cities of Pisa and Florence are within reach.
