ALL THE INFO ABOUT EVENTS IN VERSILIA

The high Versilia, the territory of Garfagnana and the valley of Serchio (in other words the mountainous zone of Tuscany) invite you to live the culture, the skill and the costoms. In fact three keywords essential to understand the experience proposed by this area of Tuscany are: to walk trough the centuries-old hardwoods and the parks of the Apuan Alps, to visit the many historical organisations and the fortresses characterizing this zone, to flavor the typical products offered.

Here, we suggest a calendar of typical situations divided by period and month of 12 months. Every single period is also indicated by typical dishes and products. http://www.discotecheversilia.it/category/eventi/

When the winter colours in white the peaks of the mountain range belonging to the Apuan Alps also to the Apennine, in the villages the scent of the fire wood burning in the fireplaces gives to this places an atmosphere of poems. Exists a legend stating that the kindly old witch who brings children toys in this period, lives here in slightly home surrounded by the mountain.

It is for this reason that throughout this mont it is not hard to find in the socalled 'Befanini' (typical sweetness) shown in the windows of the nice villages. Moreover, for nature-lovers, along the ways on the mountains, supplying a glance to the sky, it is not hard to see the golden novelty helmet and follow the remnants of the wolf.

Picking this period for a visit on the Apuane, you will be able to see the marmoreal peaks covered by the snow also to visit the caves between the stop of the wintertime environment. Nevertheless, if you do not like all this, along the valley you can travel to the old churches and being liked by the representations of the nativity, which have really original design thanks to the traditional skill of the statuette of chalk and of the splendid Christmas cribs.

This kind of ancient art, which is composed into obtaining a major volume of product from the pig, is made during this month of the year. You will flavor a variety of deliciousness, first of all meat. However this month will not offer just good food but also the vivacity of the carnival, depicted in many events, like the "Chiccoron" of Castelnuovo Garfagnana and the "Carnival of the little ones" in Seravezza.

The early spring blossoms everywhere and the waters of the waterways and lakes in this zone are filled with trouts, that folks cook to prepare delightful traditional food. Moreover, browsing villages, you will see the wonderful strongholds standing on the rises, which show remnants of Romans, Lombards and of the Este ducal family.