If you would like to go somewhere on you Italian holiday that’s full of thrills and excitement, Massaciuccoli Lake in the Versilia area of Tuscany would be ideal for you! Located only twenty kilometres from the cities of Lucca and Pisa, this charming part of Tuscany is easily reached.
There are plenty of fascinating tourist activities available here and for those wishing to stay a few days to enjoy it fully; there is a fine selection of glorious luxury villa rentals in Viareggio town and all over the Versilia region to choose from.
Start the day with a beautiful drive around Massaciuccoli Lake from the town of Viareggio to Torre del Lago, less than four kilometres away. You will drive through a stunning avenue along the way which is lined with ripening lime trees that invigorates the senses!
Massaciuccoli Lake is actually the well drained remains of a lagoon that was formed a long time ago by the Serchio River. Its deepest point is barely more than two metres but its mineral rich waters have supported a colourful array of flora and fauna through the years.
There are plenty of fascinating tourist activities available here and for those wishing to stay a few days to enjoy it fully; there is a fine selection of glorious luxury villa rentals in Viareggio town and all over the Versilia region to choose from.
Start the day with a beautiful drive around Massaciuccoli Lake from the town of Viareggio to Torre del Lago, less than four kilometres away. You will drive through a stunning avenue along the way which is lined with ripening lime trees that invigorates the senses!
Massaciuccoli Lake is actually the well drained remains of a lagoon that was formed a long time ago by the Serchio River. Its deepest point is barely more than two metres but its mineral rich waters have supported a colourful array of flora and fauna through the years.
There are many wonderful restaurants that line the shores of this scenic lake, most of which specialise in the plentiful fish and frogs caught in the waters. This is a wonderful opportunity to taste alternate Italian cooking at its best!
Visit the home of the famous Italian composer, Maestro Giacomo Puccini which has been converted into a museum where tourists can learn all about his fascinating life. Walk around his beautiful home where you can view letters that his wrote, music compositions and other possessions.
A huge festival is held in his honour every year during July and August which attracts over forty thousand people! Attend the theatre beside the lake where regular performances of his most famous plays, including Tosca, Madam Butterfly and Boheme are shown!
Take a peaceful boat ride along the lake that includes a delicious light lunch. Boat trips run from 3-6pm and last about an hour. It costs only €7 and sometimes runs in late spring and early autumn at weekends if the demand is big enough.
Visit the home of the famous Italian composer, Maestro Giacomo Puccini which has been converted into a museum where tourists can learn all about his fascinating life. Walk around his beautiful home where you can view letters that his wrote, music compositions and other possessions.
A huge festival is held in his honour every year during July and August which attracts over forty thousand people! Attend the theatre beside the lake where regular performances of his most famous plays, including Tosca, Madam Butterfly and Boheme are shown!
Take a peaceful boat ride along the lake that includes a delicious light lunch. Boat trips run from 3-6pm and last about an hour. It costs only €7 and sometimes runs in late spring and early autumn at weekends if the demand is big enough.
Stroll around the ruins of exquisite Roman buildings in a nearby ancient hamlet. Here visitors can admire very well preserved remains of mosaic floors and thermal baths among other interesting artefacts.
Described by Puccini as ‘paradise’, the 24,000 hectare area surrounding Massaciuccoli Lake was where the talented composer came to after the death of his beloved mother in search of solitude and solace. He quickly fell in love with it, as did the people of the area with him.
This is only one of several related articles about the many interesting things to do and see in the Versilia area of Tuscany and could help you plan your dream holiday here!
Described by Puccini as ‘paradise’, the 24,000 hectare area surrounding Massaciuccoli Lake was where the talented composer came to after the death of his beloved mother in search of solitude and solace. He quickly fell in love with it, as did the people of the area with him.
This is only one of several related articles about the many interesting things to do and see in the Versilia area of Tuscany and could help you plan your dream holiday here!
Photo credits
picture 1: everyone's idle / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Riottoso / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 1: everyone's idle / CC BY-SA 2.0;
picture 3: Riottoso / CC BY-SA 3.0
