Mangia bene, ridi spesso, ama molto! Eat well, laugh often, love a lot! You can do it all in the Italian region of Tuscany! Taste the most delicious Tuscan specialities, conjure a smile on your face at the sight of the beautiful hilly landscape and love the region and its people. Want to make your next motorhome-trip to Tuscany even more beautiful? Then read on and find out where you can stay for free with your motorhome!

Vinci is the birthplace of, as the name suggests, the famous Leonardo da Vinci. As a result, this cosy medieval village is still home to much of homo universalis. For instance, you visit his birthplace, La Casa Natale di Leonardo, in nearby Anchiano, from where you stroll along the Strada Verde footpath to Vinci and enjoy the atmospheric streets and squares. Fortunately, you need not worry about having your last supper here, as a visit to Tuscany is not complete without tasting the famous tomato soup Pappa al Pomodoro! 

Free overnight parking is available at motorhome stopover Vinci, just outside the centre of the village.

- Around the motorhome stopover in Vinci, discover the life of homo universalis Leonardo da Vinci!

In southern Tuscany lies Monte Amiata, an extinct volcano that towers 1732 metres above sea level. On the slope of this mountain is the village of Arcidosso, where the Aldobrandesca Fortress is - literally - the highlight. Through narrow cobbled streets, you walk past several churches to the fortress. On the way, don't forget to stop for a nice cup of coffee in one of the cosy bars. Want to sample more of the area? Then take a trip to the wine villages of Montalcino or Montepulciano, where the famous wines Brunello di Montalcino and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo originate. A wine tasting completes your visit!

In Arcidosso, spend the night for free in the countryside at motorhome stopover Parco Faunistico Monte Amiata.

Do you really want to unwind during your motorhome-trip through Tuscany? Then Venturina is the place to be! This town is known for its Aquae Populoniae, or thermal baths. Spread all over the village, Venturina Terme has several spas, but in the centre you will find the largest and most famous natural thermal bath. In the accompanying spa resort, you will find ultimate relaxation in one of the mud baths or enjoy a massage or beauty treatment. A dip in the warm water will leave you feeling physically and mentally reborn!

In Venturina, you will spend the night for free at the motorhome stopover Parco Termale Calidario.

- Visit the natural thermal baths in Venturina Terme easily from the motorhome stopover!

The former fishing village of Livorno has grown into an imposing port over the past centuries, but unfortunately a visit to this city is still often skipped. A shame! Stroll along the Terrazza Mascagni, or the ‘balcony by the sea’, along the shore of the Ligurian Sea, where you can feast your eyes on the 700-plus-year-old lighthouse protruding from the water. In the cosy district of Venezia Nuova, the ‘new Venice’, you can stroll over bridges and along waterways as if you were in Venice and taste the Livornese speciality ponce a vela, an espresso with rum and lemon. Enjoy!

You stay for free at motorhome stopover Livorno, located on the coast.

- In Livorno, you spend the night on the coast for free!

With a spot on the I Borghi Piú belli d'Italia, a list of Italy's most beautiful villages, Suvereto is a must-see during your motorhome-trip through Tuscany! In this adorable medieval gem, you will imagine yourself in the pure Italian life: narrow streets surrounded by tall stone buildings, behind which coffee shops, osterias and wineries are hidden. Climb to the Rocca Aldobrandesca for stunning views over the surrounding area and the Cornia Valley or settle down on a terrace and enjoy la dolce vita!

The centre of the village is car-free, but free overnight stays can be found outside the city walls at motorhome stopover Suvereto.

Another spot on the I Borghi Piú belli d'Italia is reserved for Lucignano, the circular pearl in the Chiana Valley. With its narrow steep alleys, colourful streets and cosy atmosphere, we understand why! Be sure to visit the Palazzo Pretorio, which houses the Museo Comunale and is home to the village's most famous gem: the Albero della Vita. This ‘tree of life’, with its decorations of coral and crystal, among other things, is a metaphor of life. According to Lucignano locals, wishes made at the foot of the tree come true. Worth a try, right!

Outside the city walls, stay for free at motorhome stopover Lucignano.

- Circular Lucignano is easy to reach from the motorhome stopover.

Primarily known as a port town where boats depart for Elba and Sardinia, Piombino has much more to offer than most motorhome owners will think. A visit to Tuscany is therefore not complete without having discovered this cosy town! In Piazza Bovio, you can feast your eyes on the Faro della Rocchetta lighthouse and the Piombino canal, where on a clear day you can even spot the nearby islands. Want to spend a day at the beach? Then visit Calamoresca, a small beach just outside the city. Here you can take a dip in the clear blue water or relax in the sun. Don't forget to bring your snorkel!

Stay for free at motorhome stopover Piombino.

- From the motorhome stopover, visit the town of Piombino and its surrounding beaches!

At the top of a hill, you will find the small but charming Sasso Pisano. Near this village is the Parco delle Fumarole di Sasso Pisano, with its geothermal phenomena. A particularly interesting phenomenon you must have seen if you are in the area! You can walk or cycle past several fumaroles, vapours that escape from an opening in the earth's crust. Take a dip in the biolago, natural ponds in which the water is heated by high pressure from the ground, and relax completely thanks to the amazing effect the water has. These extraordinary natural phenomena are definitely worth a visit!

Park your motorhome at the Sasso Pisano motorhome stopover, where you stay for free.

- The village of Sasso Pisano is at the top of a hill!

The versatile village of Marradi has a bit of everything. With its bright colours, the village stands out from other places in the Apennines, and strolling through its streets you will experience its cosy atmosphere. Are you a lover of chestnuts? Then be sure to visit Marradi in October when the annual chestnut festival takes place, something this village is famous for. And another plus point: Marradi is the ideal base for day trips in the area, for example to soak up culture in Florence, a tour of the Imola Circuit or an afternoon touring the Tuscan hills. Something for everyone!

Right next to the city centre, you can spend the night for free at motorhome stopover Area sosta Marradi.

Want to visit Pisa but not have to spend the night in the city centre with your motorhome? Then Montopoli in Val d'Arno is the perfect solution! From this small village, you can be in the city of the Leaning Tower within half an hour. Stroll through the streets of this cosy city, enjoy a delicious aperitivo on an Italian snack plate on the terrace of a trattoria. A speciality from Pisa is torta co' bischeri, a rice cake with chocolate, pine nuts, fruit, and sultanas. Of course, don't forget to take a funny picture at the Tower of Pisa!

In Montopoli in Val d'Arno, stay for free at motorhome stopover Camper di Alessio e Irene.

- From Montopoli in Val d'Arno you can easily take a trip to Pisa!

Want to discover even more of Italy? Read more about our mapped motorhome routes through this beautiful country, for example along the coast of Le Marche, around Lake Como or in the mountainous north of Italy.