Tuscany has since ever been considered the land of fashion and handicraft. Spending some days in Tuscany means dedicating some time to shopping.

Each Tuscan city has its own fashion streets. And in the region there are various outlet villages.
Here`s then some tips and advice for your shopping.

From your holiday villa or farmhouse in Siena or in its outskirts, you can go in search of fashion boutiques, craftsman workshops, furniture shops, wine and food shops selling traditional Tuscan products.

There are plenty of them in Siena, especially in the historical centre.
Moreover, in some periods of the year prices are really keen and you can do real bargains. This is particularly true during sales (at the beginning of summer and immediately after Christmas), when goods are discounted even by 40 or 50%.

In the last few years, spending a day at the outlet - that is, a mall where famous labels are sold at cheap prices - has come into fashion among tourists.
Obviously, one of them is near Siena . The Valdichiana Outlet Village is close to the exit "Valdichiana" on the A1 motorway (coming from the town of the Palio along the Siena-Perugia exit at Bettolle). There you will find clothes, housewares, giftware, make-up products, jewels, shoes and much more.
And if you and your family want to dedicate the whole day to shopping, you can have lunch in one of the restaurants or cafes in the mall!