Make a Lucca apartment or villa your home away from home

Lucca is one of Italy's finest medieval treasures. Enclosed by sturdy ancient walls, it holds unspoiled palazzi, towers and magnificent churches. Located in Tuscany, Lucca was once beneficiary of the silk trade. Lucca is small enough to be explored by foot but big enough to hold numerous historical sites. The surrounding hills of Lucca produce some excellent wines and arguably the finest olive oil in the world. Beaches and nightlife are but a short distance away from Lucca.

Places to Holiday in Lucca

Lucca accommodation is relatively abundant because of the beautiful weather in Lucca's area and the array of activities to participate in. While Lucca hotels may be tempting, a Lucca rental such as apartments or villas are the way to go. Renting a Lucca apartment or villa provide a glimpse into the Lucian way of life, without compromising the luxuries of living in a grand hotel in Lucca.

Garfagnana is a vibrant town that is fully self-sufficient. Garfagnana's damp weather is responsible for the abundance of crops here: chestnuts, farro and porcini mushrooms. Garfagnana offers some spectacular scenery and distinctive local cuisine. Mountain farming continues to this day and the locals are very passionate about their food. Wood fired ovens are aplenty and the friendly locals still prefer to make their own bread. The olive oil and wines of this Lucca region are world famous. Hikers exploring Tuscany would love the hills and mountainside villages to explore. This area comes alive from June to October with festive events and ceremonies.

Versilia is located in northern Tuscany and is well known for its fine sandy beaches and mild climate. The Riviera of Versilia is divided up into four adjacent areas: Viareggio and Torre del Lago Puccini, Lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi. Viareggio has the most incredible Carnival floats parade in Italy; Lido di Camaiore and Marina di Pietrasanta are typical seaside resorts; Forte dei Marmi is a seaside resort appreciated by holidaymakers who seek luxurious quiet holiday villas in Lucca. Across the year, various prestigious events are held on the Versilia Riviera: the Carnival, the "Puccini Opera Season" at Torre del Lago, cultural events at Versiliana in Marina di Pietrasanta and the Political Satire Prize of Forte dei Marmi.

Things to do in Lucca

Lucca is a place where everything and anything can happen. You can run into medieval towns, hike up beautiful greenery, attend a parade, savour the backyard cuisine and even lay on the beach. Like most of Italy, Lucca holidaymakers can taste the many flavours of Tuscan cooking throughout the hillside through taking gourmet cooking classes or just traveling from city to city and stopping in any of the local restaurants along the way. Wine tasting is always a local favourite amongst Italians and travelers alike; each local area competes for the taste buds of wine lovers from all around the world!

Weather in Lucca

Lucca is a year-round destination. The warmest months of the year are July and August when temperatures hit a high of 27^oC. The coldest months are December and January with lows of 0^oC.

Travel to Lucca

The nearest airport to Lucca, Italy is Pisa. There are cheap daily flights to Pisa from all over London. It is only a 25 minute drive from Pisa to Lucca and cars and taxis can easily be hired at the airport. One can also cab to Pisa Central and then train to Lucca.