Wide, sandy beaches and a typical Mediterranean lifestyle

The Tuscan coast is about 400 kilometres long and offers sandy beaches with adjacent pine trees, interspersed with rocks (especially between Livorno and Piombino). The coast slopes gently, the beaches are wide and sandy and the water quality is good. Ideal for enjoying a varied combination of sea, nature, art and historical hinterland. Due to a light sea breeze, the Tuscan beaches are also ideal for water sports.

Island Elba
The island of Elba off the coast at Piombino is perhaps the most beautiful that Tuscany has to offer. 2 towns that are worth a visit are Porto Ferraio and Porto Azzurro. The beaches are mainly found in cozy bays and in many places, it is possible to snorkel or dive. Napoleon has also discovered the beauty of Elba and it is still possible to visit his holiday home, which has been preserved as much as possible in its old state. Early in the season (May) you can enjoy the color splendor of the Mediterranean flora. Later in the season, the warmth of the sun intensifies the intense scents of the vegetation.

San Vincenzo and Cecina
Along the coast on the famous Roman road ‘Aurelia’ San Vincenzo and Cecina are two important seaside resorts. Cecina is a cosy village with many campsites and beaches on the seaside part ‘Marina di Cecina’. It also has a great inland connection with Volterra, San Gimignano and Siena and therefore the ideal location if you want to combine beach and culture.