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

The enchanting village of Matraia makes for a popular choice of base with holidaymakers visiting Lucca, mainly due to its close proximity to the capital of the province. Matraia also holds interest as a stand-alone destination, however, with an attractive array of holiday rental accommodation to be found amongst its olive groves, and total serenity waiting to be enjoyed.

Things to do in Matraia, Italy

Peace and quiet are undoubtedly the main draws of Matraia, and it is highly unlikely that any noise or tourist masses will ruin your stay in this serene destination. The views from around the village are nothing short of spectacular, with unspoilt greenery, mountain streams and olive groves just some of the offerings to be witnessed from the hillside location.

Matraia (and indeed the whole of the Tuscany region) is revered for its cuisine, and eating and drinking should always construe a large part of any holiday in this delightful part of Italy. Meals can be enjoyed outside, on the terrace of your Matraia villa, or inside in one of the village's traditional restaurants or tavernas. The cuisine of Tuscany is too varied and expansive to list here, but you are sure to have fun tasting many new ingredients and trying out traditional recipes.

Matraia is just 13km from the Lucca, and is a viable option to use as a base if you plan to spend the majority of your time in the city. The added bonus with Matraia is that you have a peaceful home to return to after a long day of sightseeing and exploring – giving you a perfect night's sleep.

Places to visit on holiday in Matraia, Italy

When it comes to other places to visit during your stay, the only limitation is the duration of your holiday. Some visitors to Matraia prefer to stay within the local vicinity, and explore nearby villages such as peaceful Ponte a Moriano (6km). Others like to venture further out to the big cities, with medieval Lucca (13km) and historic Pisa (57km) always top of the list. Wherever you decide to go, you are sure you enjoy your stay in this beautiful and unspoilt region.

Weather in Matraia, Italy

Tuscany is famous for its excellent summer weather, and Matraia is no different. Expect hour upon hour of sunshine and 30C temperatures if you visit during June, July and August, and mild to warm temperatures if you venture to Matraia outside of this period. Between April and August is the driest time of the year in this part of Italy.

Flights to Matraia, Italy

Pisa Airport (PSA), which is often listed on airline websites as Galileo Galilei International Airport, is the closest airport to Matraia. It will take you around 45 minutes to complete the 46km transfer upon arrival, with the use of a hire car strongly recommended for making this journey. Flight time from the UK is around two hours.