Make holiday rental accommodation or villa in Empolese, Italy your home away from home

The Empolese region of Italy is situated in Tuscany, bordering the Val d’Elsa. The town at the centre of the commune, Empoli, has risen to fame due to its distinctive architecture, charming atmosphere and prime location; halfway between Florence and Pisa. The town lies on the plain of the River Arno, although the landscape quickly becomes hilly fairly quickly as you leave the river banks. Wine connoisseurs will be especially happy in staying in Empolese accommodation as the region has a hugely celebrated range of both red and white wines.

Things to do on holiday in Empolese, Italy

Walking in the Empolese countryside is a wonderful experience. The wooded hillsides are crossed with a maze f walking trails, many of which take you to serene Romanesque churches hidden quietly in dark corners overlooking the river valley.

The Empolese region has a long history of craftwork and skilled manufacture. As a result, the local markets are filled with extraordinary examples of ornate crystal and glasswork. However, if you wish to go shopping whilst staying in an Empolese holiday rental villa, take a trip into Empoli town centre during the evenings during July and August. The town comes to life in the evening as a whole range of late exhibitions, street theatre performances and open-air cinemas spring up throughout the streets. During this time, the shops in Empoli usually stay open until around midnight.

Staying in a holiday rental in the Empolese region is a fantastic option for exploring Pisa, Lucca, Florence and Volterra. The region is a perfect place to base yourself, surrounded by peaceful, rural surroundings where you can retreat from the large tourist centres of Tuscany after a day of sightseeing, and relax in peace with a glass of wine on the balcony or beside the pool of your Empolese villa.

Places to holiday in Empolese, Italy

The town of Empoli has long traditions as an agricultural centre, although much of the surrounding land has not been used directly with crops since the Roman era! There are some magnificent sights to be seen in Empoli, from the Piazza dei Leoni (Lion’s Square) which is surrounded by Empoli’s main monument, the Collegiata di Sant’Andrea, which dates back to 1093, and the 11th century Romanesque church. Throughout the town, works of art adorn old buildings, and exploring the town from an Empoli apartment can take many days as you discover hidden masterpieces in glorious buildings like the Church of Santo Stefano which is decorated with some of Masolimo da Panicale’s finest frescos.

Weather in Empolese, Italy

The long, hot summers of the Empolese region bless the area with very little rain and a huge amount of sunshine, as temperatures reach over 30˚C on most days between June and October. Winters are mild but damn.

Flights to Empolese, Italy

Florence Airport (FLR) is only 30km from an Empolese villa rental, and there are frequent flights from the UK which fly there direct. When in Florence, you can either hire a car from the airport, which will also allow you to explore the region without any hassle, or take a train from Florence to Empoli.