Antonella’s guidebook

Andrea
Antonella’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Medieval setup with amazing views -when sky's clear-.
41 locals recommend
Fortezza delle Verrucole
Via del Forte
41 locals recommend
Medieval setup with amazing views -when sky's clear-.
Peaceful lake with great views of the Apuane Alps. TIP: take a walk to the historical Vagli Sotto and along the lake.
38 locals recommend
Lago Di Vagli
38 locals recommend
Peaceful lake with great views of the Apuane Alps. TIP: take a walk to the historical Vagli Sotto and along the lake.
If you're visiting Vagli and its lake, you should definitely consider Campocatino (15min drive), is one of the most peaceful places I've ever been to. TIP: there's a hidden hermitage walking distance, Eremo di San Viviano. Ask the locals on how to get there or download the app MAPS.ME
23 locals recommend
Campocatino
23 locals recommend
If you're visiting Vagli and its lake, you should definitely consider Campocatino (15min drive), is one of the most peaceful places I've ever been to. TIP: there's a hidden hermitage walking distance, Eremo di San Viviano. Ask the locals on how to get there or download the app MAPS.ME
Peaceful hermitage with a unique cave-church. Is only 5 minutes driving or 45 minutes walking, there's also a restaurant for lunch.
23 locals recommend
Hermitage of Calomini
5 Località Eremo di Calomini
23 locals recommend
Peaceful hermitage with a unique cave-church. Is only 5 minutes driving or 45 minutes walking, there's also a restaurant for lunch.
Super funny experience, just around the corner. Canyoning, climbing and water adventures, they also have activities for kids.
9 locals recommend
Parco Avventura Levigliese
Località Trombacco
9 locals recommend
Super funny experience, just around the corner. Canyoning, climbing and water adventures, they also have activities for kids.
Drive to Piglionico (15min) and park there. Follow the signs to "Pania della Croce" and "Rifugio Rossi". Beautiful walk. You can either stop at the "rifugio" for lunch/glass of wine (only on weekends in winter time, otherwise always open during summer) or reach the top with amazing 360' views. TIP: dogs are fine only up to the "rifugio", after that I wouldn't recommend.
32 locals recommend
Pania della Croce
32 locals recommend
Drive to Piglionico (15min) and park there. Follow the signs to "Pania della Croce" and "Rifugio Rossi". Beautiful walk. You can either stop at the "rifugio" for lunch/glass of wine (only on weekends in winter time, otherwise always open during summer) or reach the top with amazing 360' views. TIP: dogs are fine only up to the "rifugio", after that I wouldn't recommend.
Cave system, nice family activity. TIP: is windy and 10° C (50° F) all year round, so get dressed properly.
158 locals recommend
Grotta del Vento
158 locals recommend
Cave system, nice family activity. TIP: is windy and 10° C (50° F) all year round, so get dressed properly.

Food scene

Should go if you are a real foodie. Local-old-school-genuine stuff! TIP: it tends to be packed on weekends so go there early or make a reservation. Ask Andrea (the host) for a "degustazione", he will let you try all he has to offer.
13 locals recommend
Il Vecchio Mulino
12 Via Vittorio Emanuele
13 locals recommend
Should go if you are a real foodie. Local-old-school-genuine stuff! TIP: it tends to be packed on weekends so go there early or make a reservation. Ask Andrea (the host) for a "degustazione", he will let you try all he has to offer.
Reimagined local food. Very good quality
Trattoria Bonini
147 Strada Provinciale di Monteperpoli
Reimagined local food. Very good quality
2 minutes walking and genuine local food.
RISTORANTE ELISEO Bed & Breakfast
28 Via Cavour
2 minutes walking and genuine local food.

Traveler advice

Useful phrases

It's hard to find an English speaking waiter...

...but if you don't have any food restrictions, just say "decida lei per noi" which means "please, decide for us".
What to pack

It can be really cold in Garfagnana

Pack some winter clothes in every season if you're going hiking.