Spring on the Bolgheri Coast in Tuscany

Enjoy the magic of the area as it awakens after the long winter with the “Spring on the Bolgheri Coast in Tuscany” deal.

Treat yourself to the sounds, colours and scents of the Tuscan countryside and enchanting scenery of The Sense Experience Resort park.

Pamper yourself with the choice of a variety of sensory nature trails, relax in the heated outdoor pool, spend time at the exclusive The Sense Beach Club, devote some time to yourself by taking part in Pilates, a workout or yoga, discover the thrill of kayaking or SUP, or explore the area by bike.

What to do in Tuscany in the spring

There are mountains to discover, beaches to relax on, paths to explore, landscapes to be seduced by, ancient villas to visit, and small villages to get to know. Springtime in Tuscany has plenty of attractions, so let’s take a look at which ones shouldn’t be missed:

• Wine tasting: Tuscany is a region with a long wine-making tradition, packed with well-known wineries that blend into the countryside thanks to the work that merges the protection of the landscape with modern design. From Chianti to Maremma, there are plenty of wineries to discover where you can taste the best wines in the area;
• Outdoor excursions: don’t miss the chance to visit the countryside, parks and botanical gardens in the spring in Tuscany. Some of the must-see destinations include the nature parks of Maremma and San Rossore, the Chianti Sculpture Park, the Tarot Garden in Maremma, and the park dedicated to Pinocchio in Collodi. If you want to get inspired by the colours of nature, then take the time to visit the botanical gardens in Florence, Pisa, Siena, Lucca, Abetone and the Apuan Alps;
• Sport and open air activities: the decidedly pleasant spring weather conditions are perfect for sports and outdoor activities. These include downhill skiing on the slopes of the Apennines; less strenuous hikes on a choice of numerous trails; horseback riding along bridle paths; surfing, kayaking, windsurfing and sailing at sea;
• Outdoor thermal baths: for all-round wellness and relaxation in the open air. Tuscany is packed with thermal resorts and natural pools such as Saturnia, Petriolo, Bagno Vignoni, San Casciano dei Bagni, Bagni San Filippo;
• FAI Spring Days: the annual event organised by FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) opens its doors to the public to places, granting access to places of immense artistic and natural value that are not normally accessible to visitors. We thus get the opportunity to admire churches, gardens, and archaeological areas in all their splendour, plus a whole lot more;
• Spring festivals and food and wine tours: from March onwards, as the weather improves, the festival season gets under way again. Authentic events celebrating the very best of local products are annual events that have become a tradition. These include the “Chianti Exhibition” in Montespertoli, “Open Cellars”, the “Offal Festival” in Strada in Chianti, “Marzuolo Truffle Festival” in Certaldo and Volterra, and “Dining with the producer” in Arezzo;
• Easter traditions and rituals: spring also means Easter and with it, religious functions as well as events such as the “Scoppio del Carro” (“Explosion of the Cart”) in Florence;
• Visit the most important museums, and take advantage of free admission on the first Sunday of each month. Tuscany is teeming with world famous museums and places of art. These include: Uffizi Gallery (Florence), Gallery of the Academy (Florence), Palazzo Pitti (Florence), Opera Museum of the Duomo (Florence), National Museum of Bargello (Florence), Museum of San Marco (Florence), Galileo Museum (Florence), Palazzo Vecchio Museum (Florence), Little Museum of Diaries (Pieve di Santo Stefano), Santa Maria della Scala (Siena), Luigi Pecci Centre for Contemporary Art (Prato), Museum of Natural History (Calci – Pisa), Palazzo Blu (Pisa), National Archaeological Museum (Chiusi), Paper Museum (Pescia), CARMI (Carrara), Lunigiana Stele Statue Museum (Pontremoli), MAGMA (Follonica), Puccini Museum (Lucca), Museum of the City of Livorno, Giovanni Fattori Civic Museum (Livorno);
• Visit the Tarot Garden: the only garden of its kind in the world featuring sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle, that will take you into a dreamlike world, packed with shapes and colours. It is populated by statues inspired by the figures of the major arcana of the tarot and, therefore, full of esoteric meanings. It is located near Pescia Fiorentina, in Capalbio;
• Visit small towns and cities packed with art and culture: Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, Fiesole, Certaldo, Vinci, Sovana, San Casciano dei Bagni, Montefioralle, Capalbio, Fosdinovo.