If you lust for long sandy beaches, picturesque surroundings, exciting tourist attractions, a perfect shopping experience and a superb night life scene then head to the stunning coastal Versilia area of Tuscany to enjoy a thrilling holiday experience!
There’s something here to suit every type of holiday need, from adventure holidays climbing to mountain top towns and villages or relaxing on a lovely beach sipping an ice cold drink!
There is a fine selection of holiday villas in Versilia, including the towns of Viareggio, Torre del Lago, Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi and Camaiore for visitors to stay in and explore this exciting area!
There’s something here to suit every type of holiday need, from adventure holidays climbing to mountain top towns and villages or relaxing on a lovely beach sipping an ice cold drink!
There is a fine selection of holiday villas in Versilia, including the towns of Viareggio, Torre del Lago, Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi and Camaiore for visitors to stay in and explore this exciting area!
Why not spend a glorious day at Massaciuccoli Lake, a haven for nature and music lovers alike. This was the home of the famous opera composer, Maestro Giacomo Puccini. Visitors can enjoy walking around the museum which was once his home and learn all about his life and work.
A theatre by the lakeside hosts regular performances of his most famous plays for tourists to sit back and enjoy. There is an opera festival held in his honour in the months of July and August that's certainly worth a listen to! There is a fine selection of exquisite restaurants around the shores of Massaciuccoli Lake where visitors can taste the speciality dishes of the area.
Visit the town of Pietrasanta, nicknamed ‘Little Athens’ because of the large population of artists and creative professionals living here. The town is bustling with colourful artwork and sculptures that providing a wonderfully cultural experience for the tourist.
A theatre by the lakeside hosts regular performances of his most famous plays for tourists to sit back and enjoy. There is an opera festival held in his honour in the months of July and August that's certainly worth a listen to! There is a fine selection of exquisite restaurants around the shores of Massaciuccoli Lake where visitors can taste the speciality dishes of the area.
Visit the town of Pietrasanta, nicknamed ‘Little Athens’ because of the large population of artists and creative professionals living here. The town is bustling with colourful artwork and sculptures that providing a wonderfully cultural experience for the tourist.
Spend a day strolling around the popular seaside town of Viareggio where the second biggest and most popular ‘Carnevale’ in Italy takes place!
This town hosts a fantastic festival that includes colourful floats parading through the streets with thousands of people dressed up in medieval costumes and masks. There’s also a museum dedicated to the history and traditions of the carnival in Viareggio for tourists to learn more about it.
Enjoy a day of strolling around the many designer shops and boutiques of the town of Forte dei Marmi and perhaps sit back to a leisurely lunch along the scenic promenade and watch the world go by.
Walk along the ancient jetty that is built over three hundred metres out to sea and take in the breath taking panoramic views of the glittering sea and the majestic mountains that border the Versilia region of Tuscany. Why not browse through our other fascinating articles on things to see and do in the lively Versilia region of Tuscany?
This town hosts a fantastic festival that includes colourful floats parading through the streets with thousands of people dressed up in medieval costumes and masks. There’s also a museum dedicated to the history and traditions of the carnival in Viareggio for tourists to learn more about it.
Enjoy a day of strolling around the many designer shops and boutiques of the town of Forte dei Marmi and perhaps sit back to a leisurely lunch along the scenic promenade and watch the world go by.
Walk along the ancient jetty that is built over three hundred metres out to sea and take in the breath taking panoramic views of the glittering sea and the majestic mountains that border the Versilia region of Tuscany. Why not browse through our other fascinating articles on things to see and do in the lively Versilia region of Tuscany?
Photo credits
picture 1: Nickfree72 / CC BY-3.0;
picture 2: DnaX / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Angelo Romano / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: Nickfree72 / CC BY-3.0;
picture 2: DnaX / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Angelo Romano / CC BY-SA 3.0
