Tuscany Holiday
With its vineyards, gently rolling hillsides, snaking sandy roads, medieval villages and superb coastline, the coast of Tuscany is a charmed land. The scenery is unforgettable, the long golden beaches are among the best in the world and every resort is charming, elegant and full of life.
Famous for its art, its history and its evocative landscape, the Tuscany coast offers visitors beach promenades, beautiful countryside and the spectacular rocky heights of the Apuan Alps all in one place. The Versilia coastline itself is famous for its graceful resorts such as Forte Dei Marmi, Viareggio, Lido di Camaiore and Marina di Pietrasanta. Inland, meanwhile, are tranquil villages and hills, nature reserves, lively walled cities and cultural jewels like Pisa. And everywhere are fascinating places to visit like the spectacular Carrara marble quarries, the medieval towns of San Gimignano and Pienza, and the famous Cinque Terre towns.
"Fragrant pinewoods tumble down to Tuscany's Verilian coastline where endless honeyed sands sink into translucent waters - perfect for those seeking a stylish seaside holiday with an elegant and cosmopolitan ambience."
Tuscany Holiday - Beaches
The long golden beaches of the Tuscany coast are what draw many visitors to the region. Lapped by the calm waters of the Mediterranean, they are clean and, away from the resorts, fringed by pine forests. Most towns have promenades lined with restaurants, cafés and bars.
Nightlife
The nightlife of the Tuscany coast is as varied as its resorts, towns and villages. In the quieter places like Lido de Camaiore, local bars and restaurants are welcoming rather than lively. For busier bars and nightclubs, many visitors go to Viareggio which has some of the most famous venues in all of Italy.
Local Specialities
Hearty pastas, prosciutto ham, cheeses, grilled meats and, of course, seafood, are at the heart of the cuisine of the Tuscany coast. All along the coast, local restaurants serve dishes like Cacciucco, a seafood soup whose ingredients vary from day to day depending on the daily catch, Bistecca Fiorentina, a perfectly cooked T-bone steak, and grilled or barbecued fish. Then there is the wine. Tuscany is known mainly for Chianti but look out too for the local Vino da Tavola, a simple table wine that is cheap, plentiful and of a high standard. Lastly, expect olive oil to be included in most dishes. The world's best olive oil is produced in Tuscany and is known as liquid gold.