Make a holiday rental home or villa in Montecatini Terme, Italy your home away from home
Montecatini Terme is a typical Medieval Italian town, famous for its thermal pools and wellness centres across Italy and the rest of the world, making Montecatini Terme a perfect destination for a relaxing weekend break. There is however far more to Montecatini Terme than its rustic charm and its brilliant rest and relaxation centres. With plenty of outdoor activities around the town, Montecatini Terme, Tuscany is the perfect location for a family holiday.
Things to do in Montecatini Terme, Italy
One of the things for which Montecatini is most famous is its thermal and wellness centre which is connected to the city via funicular and is a great place to spend some ‘me’ time. Those who prefer their relaxation on the green will find that Montecatini Terme offers great access to a number of 18-hole golf courses. The Montecatini Golf Club is one of the best in the country, and is less than 8km from the town centre.
Visitors can also spend the day meandering around the medieval streets of the town, which offer some amazing views out over the countryside. There are also festivals held throughout the year to celebrate the region’s heritage, with wine tasting festivals and medieval festivals the most popular.
Montecatini Terme has numerous small restaurants and wine bars, where visitors can spend the day relaxing with a glass of wine or stuff themselves silly with delicious regional cuisine. If you’d like to learn to whip up a similar feast in your own kitchen, it is possible to organise Italian cookery lessons locally.
Places to visit on holiday in Montecatini Terme, Italy
The city of Lucca, on the River Serchio, is not as popular with tourists as neighbouring Pisa, but is still well worth a day trip from Montecatini Terme. The ancient city is perhaps most famous for its in-tact Renaissance-era city walls, but there are also many other notable historical sites with the city, including the cathedral, several important churches and a number of beautiful palaces.
Weather in Montecatini Terme, Italy
Montecatini Terme enjoys long, hot summers, with temperatures often reaching into the high twenties and even sometimes the thirties. Spring and autumn remain warm, with relatively little rain, and are the ideal time to get out and explore the great outdoors around Montecatini Terme. Choose a Montecatini Terme villa with an open fire to ensure a nice cosy hideaway to return to in the evenings and you are virtually guaranteed the perfect escape from the dull British weather.
Flights to Montecatini Terme, Italy
Montecatini Terme can be easily reached directly from the UK via Pisa Airport (PSA). This receives flights on a daily basis from British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet, as well as receiving indirect flights from several other European airlines. A hire car is recommended for the duration of your stay if you’re keen on exploring the Tuscan region, and is the easiest way to travel from the airport to your Montecatini Terme villa.
