Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Fauglia, Italy your home away from home

The village of Fauglia lies in the hills of the Pisa countryside, Italy. Located just 30km from Pisa Airport, Fauglia is well connected to the rest of Tuscany, yet as soon as you arrive at the front door of your Fauglia villa, it will seem like you have emerged many miles from anywhere, and certainly on a different planet from everyday worries and the break-neck pace of your working lifestyle.

Things to do on holiday to Fauglia, Italy

The area around Fauglia has been inhabited since before the Etruscan era, and the hills are adorned with remains, ruins and relics from Etruscan villages to castles from the height of the middle ages, regal palaces and huge Fauglia villas from the 15th century. The Church of San Lorenzo and the Fauglia Castle are the most impressive historical buildings in the vicinity of a self catering Fauglia villa, but for those with a head for history, there are some remarkable discoveries to be made.

The forests which surround the village are word famous for walking, riding and mountain biking holidays. There are many miles of paths twisting through the trees, up ridges and onto stunning viewpoints which give you breath taking panoramas over the Tuscan countryside. Make sure you remember a good camera, as well as a good picnic, because you will never find more picturesque places to have a lunch than from the hill tops surrounding Fauglia. The wildlife in these forests is hugely diverse and birdwatchers will be absolutely in their element from a Fauglia property.

Fauglia is a famous wine making region. The grapes that are produced on Fauglia’s sun soaked slopes are acclaimed world wide, and you can pass judgement on the local wines yourself as you settle into your self catering Fauglia accommodation!

Places to visit on holiday to Fauglia, Italy

There is so much to explore, sample and try in Pisa that it would be impossibly to do anything more than scratch the surface on your first trip. However, when you take a holiday rental in the area for the first time, it is almost guaranteed that you will return year after year for your peaceful breaks in the sun. The towns of Lucca, Pisa and Florence attract vast crowds, especially during the summer months, and although there is an enormous wealth of attractions, cultural events and world class restaurants throughout these three cities, returning to the peace of a Fauglia villa rental in the evening is absolutely priceless.

Weather in Fauglia, Italy

The best times to visit a self catering Fauglia property is in the spring and autumn. The weather is hot, although not as scorching hot as July and August, when walking and riding in the countryside can become quite hard work. Spring and Autumn also sees the crowds in Lucca and Florence thin dramatically, giving you excellent access to all the attractions and culture centres that you wish to investigate.

Travel to Fauglia, Italy

It is just a 20 minute drive from Pisa International Airport (PSA). Ryanair provide a vast range of flight routes from the UK to Pisa, from almost every corner of Britain, meaning that you shouldn’t encounter any problems in finding a cheap, direct flight to Fauglia. It is advised that you take a hire car from the airport, as Fauglia is in a very rural part of Pisa, and public transport is not extensive in the area.