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February 1, 2021

Back to the Future – Welcome Back to Tuscany This Spring!

Vellano from Casa Verde – Yes that is the View!

The Mountain Top Village of Vellano from Casa Verde

This is the beginning of 2021 here in Vellano.

So many of you will be hoping that perhaps this is the time we can begin to think about holidays in this beautiful part of Italy. Great sights to see, stunning weather, lovely beaches within reach, mountains to explore and climb and above all the glorious food and wine in local ‘trattoria’ that serve local dishes in picturesque villages.

Cutigliano – Top of the World
The Beach at Viareggio
an hour from Casa Verde
Casa Verde Apartment & Terraces
Trattoria Manero Vellano
Trattoria Manero – Vellano
Five Mins Walk
The Pool at San Lorenzo
15 Mins from Casa Verde
Pescia Palio – First Sunday in September
Pescia 20 Mins from Vellano

Locally there are numerous festivals and celebrations to join in with. Here in Vellano alone there is the May Day festival with street stalls and music; in July the cake festival, in August ‘Ferra Agosto’ – holiday in August – or Ferragosto with lively dancing in local square and in October the chestnut festival, with roast chestnuts, castagnaccio and necci, sweet pancakes. Again this festival draws large crowds and street sellers to Vellano.

Vellano’s Main Square for Ferragosto in August with All the Villagers
Street Festival in Vellano
Vellano Chestnut Festival in the 1950s & Still Going Today

This is where we are with 11 years of experience providing holidays at our Casa Verde Apartment, with great facilities two terraces with it’s lovely views and tranquil airs upon which to read a good book.

Monte Serra from Casa Verde Vellano

So what can we offer to you in these uncertain times? Space to be yourself in a rural hillside setting.

Vellano – a Spring Morning

But close enough to many sights from the most popular locations in the region; Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena and the coastal beaches. we are never short on warm to hot sunny days to spend by the sea.

How many steps are there in the Leaning Tower of Pisa? | Travel Trivia
Florence travel | Tuscany, Italy, Europe - Lonely Planet

Pisa, Florence & the Coast an hour from Casa Verde

A place to be healthy, cycling in the hills, fantastic walking on spectacular and well signed pathways in the mountains and on the plains. We at Casa Verde are eager walkers and last year we completed, over a period of four years the Italian half of the fabulous and increasing popular pilgrimage walk from the Alps at Gran San Bernardo Pass to the Vatican in Rome. Stretches of which pass nearby down the Versilian coast through Lucca Altopascio and San Gimignano.

Lucca
40 Mins from Casa Verde

There are many other well signed paths locally and in through the Appennines that are worth the effort for day hikes too. You are never far from some breath-taking views!

La Via Francigena From San Miniato Tuscany

The luxury of sitting, on jasmine scented days, with a glass of wine. Watching the fireflies on warm summer evening illuminating the olive terraces.

Siena travel | Tuscany, Italy, Europe - Lonely Planet
Siena

So what are you waiting for? Summer holidays will be with us again soon.

In the meantime we hope you all stay safe; wherever you are.

With our very best wishes,

Casa Verde

Casa Verde is a self check-in and Covid Secure holiday destination

Vellano Pescia Tuscany Italy

See Casa Verde @: www.tuscanyholidays-casaverde.com

Oh that Cappuccino!

4 Comments »

  1. How lovely to see all these images, made me very nostalgic. Wherever I’ve been I always miss the other places! And you guys, I’d just love to be there and give you both a huge hug. Glad to see you’re geared up, positive, and ready to go and I hope that you have a great season. And well done complete the walk! Lots of love,
    Ana xxxx

    Comment by Ana Onatah — February 2, 2021 @ 12:25 pm

  2. Thank you, Ana

    It’s been so long since we saw you. However, we do pass through France often to travel between UK and Italy so you never know.

    Also, you are still welcome to return to Vellano at any time! The hugs would be lovely, when the safe times return.
    Malcolm and Darren xxx

    Comment by Darren & Malcolm — February 2, 2021 @ 8:05 pm

  3. Seeing these photos, and reading your words makes me yearn to return to Vellano. We spent a wonderful week with you in January 2019, making the most of this wonderful location to visit most of the places you mention above. Its a holiday we will never forget, especially your lovely home and hospitality. Best wishes for 2021, may it bring you happy visitors, great memories and safe travels.
    Cheers, Susy and family

    Comment by Susy Montagner — February 7, 2021 @ 1:06 am

  4. Thank you. We are so looking forward to welcoming guests in 2021. Wishing you our best wishes. Darren Casa Verde.

    Comment by Darren & Malcolm — February 7, 2021 @ 1:36 pm

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