Things To Do
In town
Costola is situated on the 'sunny side' of the Garfagnana valley within the commune of Fosciandora, an area which has retained its olde worlde charm due to the fact there is only one road leading both into and out of the zone... The commune itself has 600 inhabitants spread between 6 villages and various hamlets. The property is privately situated in the smallest of these ancient peaceful villages, and the one that arguably has the best views of all! Despite the very quiet and dramatic location, the Villa is only a 2 minute drive to a local bar/shop, post office and pharmacy, 5 minute drive from a Pizzeria, and 5 minutes from a restaurant.
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
10 minute drive Castelnuovo has many shops, bars, restaurants, train station, as well as a Thursday morning market.
Barga
15-20 minute drive The beautiful medieval town, with its wonderful architecture, Duomo, very good restaurants, markets under the stars and regular free music.
Pisa
1 hour & 15 minute drive The city of Pisa & its leaning tower.
Lucca
50 minute drive The fully walled medieval city of Lucca - try cycling around the walls, meandering in shady narrow streets and people watching in the Grand Piazzas while enjoying a drink or a gelato! There are often outdoor concerts and nightly opera recitals.
Classes and Tours
You're in Tuscany! There are many opportunities to take an Italian cooking class, participate in olive oil and wine tastings, and tour a vineyard or olive grove.