Tuscany Quadri - Vacation Apartments Italy

Barga is a beautiful, medieval town with a population of about 5000, set in spectacular mountain scenery in Northern Tuscany. It nestles on the hillside above the valley of the River Serchio and looks out to the West over the white marble and limestone peaks of the Apuan Alps, and to the East over the peaks of Apennine chain.

Dominated by its eleventh century cathedral (il Duomo), the town is a delight, and will repay close exploration of its narrow cobbled streets and small atmospheric squares.

The town has the facilities you would expect from a cosmopolitan spot which historically has attracted, and today continues to attract, those who wish to experience the essence of Tuscany without necessarily having to confront mass tourism.

All the local shops, including a supermarket, are within walking distance. There is also a small, friendly, general store seconds away from the apartment. The town has several cafes and excellent restaurants.

Excellent leisure facilities include a fine swimming pool and tennis courts. There is also access to such sporting activities as horse riding, hill/mountain climbing, skiing in the winter, fishing and rambling in the countryside.

For those who must have their golf, there is a prototype affiliated golf facility at the Golf Club of Garfagnana, 30 minutes from the town. Down in the valley the 'Skylab' nightclub is a popular venue for disco seekers. The town is a base for artists, musicians, historians and those who, quite simply, appreciate Barga's and the Serchio Valley's particular combination of past and present.