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The Garfagnana – |
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 Orrido
di Botri (Montefegatesi) – This narrow natural gorge is a perfect
place to take a picnic on a hot day, wade in the water and enjoy the outdoors. |
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Lago
di Vagli (near Poggio) – Lago di Vagli is an artificial lake, and
when the lake was made, an old section Vagli di Sotto was flooded. At low
water you can see the tops of the buildings above the water. Boats are
also available for hire and there are walks starting from the lake. |
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Grotta
del Vento (Cave of Wind) (near Barga) – This is stunning cave system
with glistening stalactites and stalagmites, emerald green pristine lakes
and rushing underground rivers. The one hour tour goes pretty much on the
level. The longer two and three hour tours go deeper in the cave and require
climbing on steep ladders. |
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Museo della
Campagna (San Pellegrino in Alpe) – San Pellegrino in Alpe has
wonderful views of the Appennine mountains, and an old monastery, part
of which is now the Museo della Campagna. This museum is bursting with
all the homey things of rural farm life over the centuries. |
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Pietrasanta – At lot of marble comes from the
Apuan Alps, and Pietrasanta is chock full of marble workshops. You
can watch sculptors at work, chipping away at the marble to create their
art pieces. The tourist office in Pietrasanta has a list of workshops to
visit. |
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Marina de Pietrasanta – Looking for a beach day?
This is a fun, wide, sand beach that goes on for miles, perfect for families.
You pay for a day ticket, but along with an umbrella and beach chairs, you
have access to sand toys, balls and inflatable floats for the kids, and
facilities such as swings, restrooms and dressing rooms. |
