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June 1, 2008
Here a simple guide to discover the main beauties of the Chianti region in throw its hills and medieval towns.
Chianti takes its name from the famous red wine produced there. It's the paradise for cyclists.
The region is formed by small communities in the province of Siena and Florence
* Florence
* Siena
* Greve (Greve in Chianti)
* San Casciano in Val di Pesa
* Radda in Chianti
* Castellina in Chianti
* Gaiole in Chianti
* Panzano in Chianti
It's common to call the central area of Tuscany as Chianti.
Tours Idea: Here a list of the best bike trips through Tuscany
From Florence to Pisa - A 8 days self guided biking in Tuscany from April to October, Program - Km 252
Florence, Siena, Pisa - A 8 days biking tours in tuscany available from April to October, Program - Km 252
Florence, Siena, Florence in mtb - A 8 days/ 7 nights mountain bike holiday in Tuscany from April to October, Program - Km 204
How to get there and move around:
The best way is to reach Florence
* By Car
o From Milan A1 Bologna-Florence Freeway, Florence North exit
o From Genoa or France A12 Freeway until to Viareggio, and then follow with the A11 for Florence, Florence North Exit.
o From Rome A1 Rome-Milan freeway and take the Florence South exit
* By Train The central train Station of Florence is called Campo di Marte. It is situated some kilometer from the historical center of Florence.
* By Air You can arrive to Florence using the airport of Pisa, it is approximately 70km far from Florence.
Read more:
Bicycling in Tuscany (Non Commercial blog dedicated to sharing tips and articles about Tuscany
Cycling in Italy (Association dedicated to share knowledge on the best Italian cycle paths)
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May 19, 2008
Sicily is an island full of strong contrasts:
- A land rich in history and culture
- Ancient fishermen’s villages
- Natural wonders
- Beaches and islands where you can relax surrounded by waters.
The island is a crossroads for populations who were different from each other, who have all left permanent traces of themselves in the island’s culture.
Top 5 Activities to Do:
1° A walk on Syracuse’s Ortygia Island: Classical ruins rub elbows with faded seaside palaces and fish markets in Sicily's most beautiful port city, whose Dome is built on the columns of an ancient Greek temple.
2° The palaces, churches, and crypts of Palermo: Almost every great European empire once ruled Sicily's strategically positioned capital, and it shows through most of all in the diverse architecture, from Roman to Byzantine to Arab-Norman.
3° The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento: This stunning set of ruins is proudly perched above the sea in a grove full of almond trees; not even in Athens will you find Greek temples this finely preserved.
4° Taormina's Teatro Greco: Watch a Greek tragedy in the amphitheatre where it was performed two millennia ago -- -in the shadow of smoking Mount Etna.
5° Hiking and Cycling: Many small travel firms organize trips for hiking or biking your way around certain parts of Sicily. The typical trip would focus on a specific region. Favorites are the Madonie or Nebrodi mountains and Mount Etna.
Mount Etna in the Sicily's greatest natural attraction is also its highest mountain. To the ancient Greeks, Mount Etna was the Vulcan, god of fire, and the home of the one-eyed monster known as the Cyclops. At nearly 3350 meters, it is Europe's highest active volcano.
Top Mountain Bike Itineraries:
- Trans-Sicily: Off-road traversing from Cefalu to Catania. Crosswise through the natural parks of Madonie, along the main comb of the Mount Nebrodi and in an altitude of 1400-2200 m around the volcano Etna (approx. 360 km and 6000 am, 5-6 days).
- Beach holydays and mountain biking: From the middle-age town Cefalu rises a closely wooded mountain massif up to 1900 meters. Since 1998 the beautiful mountains are protected as a natural park - the Parco delle Madonie. In the highest part of the Sicily Apennine you will find lovely mountain villages and unforgettable views.
- Typically created for mountain biking are the many forest roads and trails are in the Parco dei Nebrodi. This animal and water-rich nature park on the north coast of Sicily reached a height of 1600 m. To the volcano Mount Etna and the Lipari islands.
To see most of Sicily's highlights, plan to spending at least 5 to 7 days and moving a few times. Everything is spread out -- Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, 177km (110 miles) north to south and 281km (175 miles) wide. Taormina, the most popular resort, is a great place to relax and play in the sun for a couple of days; from here you can also visit Mount Etna.
The town is isolated in the east, however, so it may not be the best base for seeing the island's other highlights. The quickest and most efficient way to see most of Sicily is to fly into Palermo, rent-a-car, and travel east to Taormina; then return your car and fly back to the mainland from Catania. (Conversely, you can fly into Catania, perhaps from Rome, and end your itinerary in Palermo, returning the car there before flying back to Rome.)
How to find more info about Sicily:
- Sicily Tours
- Fodor's Sicily Guide
- Frommers's Sicily Travel Guide
- Official Tourism Region Site of Sicily
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March 6, 2008
The majority of prospective visitors to Italy are unprepared for their holiday, missing an opportunity to exploit their time in this wonderful country.
Here are few things you cannot miss when you do a bike vacation to Italy:
Venice. If there is a city with more charm and magic than Venice, someone is keeping it a very tight secret.
The Roman Colosseum.Talk about the original home for extreme games.
Tuscany is a region in Italy located in the central part of the country along the western coast. The capital of the region is Florence. The region was the center of the Italian Renaissance.
The Vatican. The art, architecture, history and sheer aura of this place will leave you speechless.
The Wine regions. The list of wine regions in Italy includes Abruzzo, Aosta Valley, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Latium, Liguria, Lombardy, Marches, Molise, Piedmont, Sardinia, Sicily, Trentino-Alto Adige, Tuscany, Umbria, Veneto. The regions in northwest and north central Italy produce wines that match the topography in terms of flavor.
The Italian Alps. The most famous areas are Trentino and Venetia where you can visit the Dolomites
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