Tuscany in Spring 2012

With the early spring buds beginning to blossom, the vast meadows and hillsides burgeoning a pretty green blanket, without the relentless flow of tourists, with the pleasant yet not stifling-hot weather, and with considerably lower prices for food, drink and activities out of the high-season, spring is possibly the best time to visit Tuscany.

If you are lucky enough to be spending time in the beautiful Italian region of Tuscany in Spring 2012, try and incorporate visiting the following three Tuscan treasures into your holiday itinerary to make your adventure in Tuscany in springtime 2012 even more memorable.

Meleto Castle, Chianti

Meleto Castle really epitomises the natural beauty of Tuscany, particularly during springtime. Standing mightily imposing at the end of a long driveway paved with junipers, cypresses, vineyards and orchids, with the first buds of the year twinkling in the springtime sun, we can safely say a visit to Meleto Castle is imperative during this time of year. This magnificent castle, set amongst an oasis of nature and tranquillity, boasts a pulsating and tempestuous history, making it a ‘must-see’ attraction for history and nature enthusiasts alike.

Castle Road in Chianti

Possibly the most picturesque road Europe, Castle Road in Chianti is especially beautiful if you witness it in the springtime. Stretching from Gaiole in Chianti to Pianella, this 25-km road provides the most spectacular views, dotted with ancient sights, a landscape that is home to an immensely diverse range of flora and fauna. Although be warned, make sure that you make your visit to Castle Road towards the end of your stay in Tuscany, otherwise the compulsion to return there may result in visits to other sights in Tuscany being forsaken!

Massa Marittima

Massa Marittima is a quintessentially Tuscan town that is out of the standard tourist trail. This hillside town, with its quant church perched at its pinnacle, its red-bricked rooftops, cobbled streets, gardens blossoming with colour, life and fragrance, really is a traveller’s paradise, once again, particularly in the springtime