Spring is perhaps the most beautiful season of the year — mild, pleasant, perfect for travel. Here are five things to do this spring in Tuscany.
1
Admire Botticelli's "Primavera"
Every Sunday of the month, admission to the museum is free. At the Uffizi in Florence you can see Botticelli's "Primavera" and "La Nascita di Venere", Raffaello's "La Madonna del Cardellino", and many other outstanding works.
2
Walk through the Tuscan hills
Tuscany's landscapes are famous the world over, and spring might be the most colorful season of all. Nature turns into a living picture, full of color, scent and breathtaking views. If you love walking outdoors, you can cover part of the Via Francigena on foot, or by bicycle.
3
Taste the flavors
Once in Tuscany, you can't miss the traditional dishes: ribollita, almond biscuits called "cantuccini" served with dessert wine, and Fiorentina steak.
4
Vanilla, black licorice, berries and cherries
Tuscany is also famous for its fine wines. Once you're here, in the land of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vernaccia di San Gimignano, take part in a tasting of oils and wines. You'll taste a variety of wines and discover hints of vanilla, licorice, berries and cherries.
5
Outdoor spa
Spa stands for "Salus per aquam" in Latin — "health through water". What could be more special than a soak in a spa pool? Tuscany has many public and private spas: a very special way to relax and to enjoy the spring in Tuscany.
