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Discover the ‘hidden’ Tuscany written by Rod Ritchie
A holiday in Tuscany is everyone’s dream, but if you want to experience the charm of rural Italy, without the crowds, head for Lunigiana, in the northwest. Often referred to as the ‘hidden’ Tuscany, of course it has in no way been hidden from the locals or discerning travellers. And it would be fair to say that away from the surrounds of Florence and Siena, the people are more welcoming and less jaded by visitors. Bordered by high mountains and the sea, the hills and valleys are perfect for hiking, with cascading waterfalls and streams, chestnut and European oak, and mountain crags topped with ruined fortresses.

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