LOCAL LINKS
When you arrive at the house, you should find a copy of 'Grapevine' magazine which contains a diary of local events.
www.bagnidiluccaonline.it is a good source online for local information and a calendar of events. They also have a Facebook page.
http://www.bagnidiluccaterme.info/en/home.html is a local site with a lot of history and information about the spas. It is worth spending some time investigating some of the many pages of information here, not always immediately apparent. The site is available in Italian and English.
http://www.valdilima.com/index.htm is a good current guide to shops, markets and events.
http://www.bagnidiluccavventura.it lists some of the more energetic activities available (paragliding, quad bikes, horse riding & much more)and if you fancy some fun in the river on rafts and kayaks etc. (for all ages) www.raftingh2o.com or www.getmyboat.com/trips/3a2x8VLK/ or www.aguaraja.it/en/ are good places to start.
http://www.bagnidiluccaterme.info/en/home.html is a local site with a lot of history and information about the spas. It is worth spending some time investigating some of the many pages of information here, not always immediately apparent. The site is available in Italian and English.
http://www.valdilima.com/index.htm is a good current guide to shops, markets and events.
http://www.bagnidiluccavventura.it lists some of the more energetic activities available (paragliding, quad bikes, horse riding & much more)and if you fancy some fun in the river on rafts and kayaks etc. (for all ages) www.raftingh2o.com or www.getmyboat.com/trips/3a2x8VLK/ or www.aguaraja.it/en/ are good places to start.
LOCAL BLOGS
A local Anglo-Italian couple produce a weekly video featuring interesting items about the area and about Lucca often with cooking tips and recipes. You can find them at https://www.youtube.com/c/PiazzaTalkLucca or just search for "Piazza Talk Lucca"
An Australian's perspective on, and excellent photographs of, Bagni di Lucca www.bellabagnidilucca.com
A very informative long term English resident keeps an eye on local events, exhibitions and buildings at www.longoio.wordpress.com and www.longoio2.wordpress.com and www.longoio3.wordpress.com
And here is all you need to know about activities, local events and contacts: http://www.turismobagnidilucca.com
An infrequent but very informative look at local cuisine, artisan food makers and the produce of the area: www.sapori-e-saperi.com
There is also our own (very) occasional blog www.pheroneous.wordpress.com
An Australian's perspective on, and excellent photographs of, Bagni di Lucca www.bellabagnidilucca.com
A very informative long term English resident keeps an eye on local events, exhibitions and buildings at www.longoio.wordpress.com and www.longoio2.wordpress.com and www.longoio3.wordpress.com
And here is all you need to know about activities, local events and contacts: http://www.turismobagnidilucca.com
An infrequent but very informative look at local cuisine, artisan food makers and the produce of the area: www.sapori-e-saperi.com
There is also our own (very) occasional blog www.pheroneous.wordpress.com
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
There is a re-opened tourist information office on the main street in Ville that has lots of information, maps and leaflets.
There is a splendid public swimming pool complex at the Villa Ada in town (Ville), hopefully re-opening after a long maintenance period, and tennis courts on your right (covered in winter) as you enter town. Both are available to visitors for modest fees.
There is an e-bike rental shop on the main road before you enter Ponte A Serraglio. Their website is https://www.valdilimaebike.it/ They do tours of the mountain bike trails round about or rent bikes for you to do as you wish. There is a similar operation in Ville http://www.ebikeadventuretour.it/
http://www.termebagnidilucca.it/en/index.html This luxury spa is just a 10 minute stroll away. You can visit the grotto and pool on a daily ticket. A variety of treatments are available to casual guests.
http://www.ruscelloranch.com Horse-riding for all, by the hour or by the day. There are several similar establishments available, ask at the tourist office.
http://www.turismo.garfagnana.eu/it/fare.html A site listing a variety of activities, including cycling routes
There are several companies offering rafting and canoeing on the River Lima.
There is a splendid public swimming pool complex at the Villa Ada in town (Ville), hopefully re-opening after a long maintenance period, and tennis courts on your right (covered in winter) as you enter town. Both are available to visitors for modest fees.
There is an e-bike rental shop on the main road before you enter Ponte A Serraglio. Their website is https://www.valdilimaebike.it/ They do tours of the mountain bike trails round about or rent bikes for you to do as you wish. There is a similar operation in Ville http://www.ebikeadventuretour.it/
http://www.termebagnidilucca.it/en/index.html This luxury spa is just a 10 minute stroll away. You can visit the grotto and pool on a daily ticket. A variety of treatments are available to casual guests.
http://www.ruscelloranch.com Horse-riding for all, by the hour or by the day. There are several similar establishments available, ask at the tourist office.
http://www.turismo.garfagnana.eu/it/fare.html A site listing a variety of activities, including cycling routes
There are several companies offering rafting and canoeing on the River Lima.