Shopping
Local markets
Donatella will advise on local market days in the area
Kosher shopping & restaurants
http://www.koshermarket.it/Inglese/Dove%20mangiare.htm
Designer outlet shopping
Http://www.viator.com/tours/Florence/Florence-Shopping-Tour-to-Prada-and-the-Mall-Fashion-Outlets/d519-24288GROUP
Olive wood items
http://fankoryimports.com/artisans/oliv_art.php
Food, drink and leisure
Wine tasting & sightseeing in the area www.tuscandrivers.com with Andrea & Katherine who collect you in a 8 -15 seater bus.
Cookery courses, demonstrations & catering Tze’ela and Mauro will cater to all your needs… http://www.cookingintoscana.it/
Pizza making fun at la Pianella Estate with pizza dough bought from the supermarket….easy! Or even better ask our property manager Donatella to do a “pizza party” for you!
donatellamagnani.71@gmail.com
Thermal baths
http://www.discovertuscany.com/what-to-do-in-tuscany/thermal-baths/
Outdoor activities
Swimming, water polo & fun in the beautiful salt water pool provided at La Pianella
Table tennis (ping pong)
Tennis on astro-turf tennis court
Horse riding
Guided horse riding treks, lessons with qualified teachers, summer camps including care for horses, for all ages – young and old.
Info and bookings:
Laura: 3470826982 or 3246015236
Toni: 3391018860
Email: lauraaleo@libero.it
Hiking
http://www.wikiloc.com/trails/hiking/italy/tuscany/lucca
Biking
It is possible to hire bikes from one of several bike shops in Lucca for the hour, day or week. Fantastic fun biking round the walls of Lucca.
http://www.outfittertours.com/
http://www.wildjunket.com/2011/04/12/exploring-tuscany-on-two-wheels-biking-lucca/
Bird watching
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/italy/italy-4/tuscany-aug-09.htm
Nature Reserves & protected areas Tuscany
Arezzo Parks, Florence Parks, Grosseto Parks, Livorno Parks, Pistoia Prato and Siena
Lucca Parks, Apuan Alps Natural Park, Orecchiella park, Massa Parks, Pisa Parks
Truffle hunting
http://www.lebaccanti.com/site/76-Truffle-Hunting-in-Tuscany.html
http://www.italyandwine.net/culinary-tours/truffles.htm
Sightseeing
Also tours of the nearby cities & areas arranged by Andrea & Katherine who collect you in an 8 -15 seater bus at the property. www.tuscandrivers.com
Golf courses in the area
https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&t=h&source=embed&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=210804592997564419278.0004a3160a63bf1f3f80b&dg=feature
5 minutes drive into village of San Martino in Freddana is a 9 hole putt & pitch course at the agriturismo Il Pino centre. https://www.agriturismo.it/en/farmhouse/tuscany/lucca/IlPino-9371023/index.html
Versilia
https://www.versiliagolfresort.com/en/index.html?adblast=7047941444&vbadw=7047941444&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsfTY9-q66QIVFrLVCh1WJwnmEAAYASAAEgI4KPD_BnwE
Enduro riding in Lucca area
http://www.yougodo.com/en/Enduro-Riding-in-Tuscany/activity/d97c8b40-9049-4450-858b-5bb453cdaf70.aspx
Art and culture
Puccini Music Festival
http://www.eventoitaliano.it/packet/music-and-opera-package-tours-italy/puccini-festival-opera-package-tour-torre-del-lago.php
Viareggio carnival
http://www.vacanzeinversilia.com/eng/carnevale.html
Concerts & events
check the local British magazine “grapevine” & Tuscany magazine
Old and interesting “Mill” museum in village of Torchigliano just by San Martino in Freddana, check times of opening or by arrangement.
Lucca world famous comic book festival
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucca_Comics_%26_Games
Italian courses in Lucca
http://www.luccaitalianschool.com
http://www.it-schools.com/sections/ask-info/italian-language/luccais-lan-eng.shtml and Viareggio
http://www.luccaitalianschool.com/
Painting, drawing & sculpture
http://www.knowital.com/tuscany/lucca/artisticholidays/holiday2.html
http://www.art-toscana.com/
Lucca Festival