Information about the sea and beaches of Tuscany
Sea and beaches in Tuscany ~ The Tuscany coast is very diverse: romantic bays and bays, wonderful beaches made of fine pebbles and picturesque landscapes. The sea on the Tuscan coast has all the advantages of the Mediterranean, it is calm, ideal for windsurfing, water skiing and other water sports.
The Versilia Coast
Sea and beaches in Tuscany ~ seaside resorts:
Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio and Camaiore
Versilia is a coastal landscape in northeastern Tuscany in the provinces of Lucca and Massa-Carrara. It lies between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Apuan Alps. From Viareggio to the Gulf of Poets in the north of Tuscany, wide sandy beaches stretch along the coast all the way to the border with Liguria, where the coastal profile becomes rocky and there is a real paradise to discover for divers and fishermen.
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The Etruscan Coast: rocks and sandy beaches
Sea and beaches in Tuscany ~ seaside resorts:
Livorno, Castiglioncello, Rosignano, Vada, Cecina, Bibbona, Marina di Castagneto, S. Vincenzo, Venturina, Baratti and Piombino
The rocky coast: South of Livorno, between Antignano and Castiglioncello and near the Gulf of Baratti and the Piombino promontory, the rocky reefs made of granite rocks rise out of the sea. This rocky coast is by no means impassable, but rather accessible. Bays and bays offer wonderful beaches of fine pebbles and picturesque landscapes.
The sandy beaches: From Rosignano via Cecina, Bibbona, Castagneto, San Vincenzo, Baratti to further south to Piombino there are several kilometers of fine sandy beaches. The most beautiful and longest pine forests are located on the coast between Vada and the Piombino promontory and extend over more than two thirds of the coast. Lovers of sandy beaches will find bathing opportunities here that are equipped with modern comforts. For nature lovers, there are numerous natural beaches away from the tourist crowds.
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The Maremma coast
Beach resorts:
Marina di Grosseto, Follonica, Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia, Principina, Talamone, Grosseto, Orbetello, Ansedonia, Monte Argentario
In the southern part of the 300 km long Tuscan coast, between Follonica and the unique lagoon landscape of the Monte Argentario peninsula, there are some enchanting sandy beaches. Only 22 km from the provincial capital Grosseto is one of the most beautiful seaside resorts on the Maremma coast: Castiglione della Pescaia. Further south, Orbetello is geographically exceptional, situated on a narrow headland in the middle of two lagoons. To the north is the Laguna di Ponente with the Tombolo della Giannella, and south of Orbetello is the Laguna di Levante, with the beautiful sand dune of the Tombolo della Feniglia, a kilometer-long protected natural beach. The lagoon city is reminiscent of a ship's hull with its unique shape and is connected to Monte Argentario by a dam artificially built in 1841. Another natural beach section is the “Parco Naturale della Maremma” (colloquially also called Parco dell'Uccellina). It is a nature reserve that extends over an area of approximately 9800 hectares along the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea between the towns of Principina a Mare, Alberese in the east and Talamone in the south. This area forms a largely intact ecosystem.
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The most beautiful beaches of Tuscany
Anyone planning a beach holiday in Tuscany is spoiled for choice: from the elegant sandy beaches of Versilia to the rocky coves of the Etruscan Coast, the unspoiled bays of the Maremma, and the turquoise beaches of Elba. To help you quickly find the perfect coastal resorts, we present the most beautiful beaches in Tuscany, clearly organized by coastal region. This way, you can see at a glance where to find fine sandy family beaches, wild natural beaches, or rugged coves ideal for snorkeling.
Versilia
Versilia in the northwest is known for its long, fine sandy beaches with the Apuan Alps as a mountain backdrop and a number of elegant seaside resorts.
- Forte dei Marmi — Forte dei Marmi, sandy beach: Fine, golden sandy beach with the Apuan Alps as a mountain backdrop, lined with elegant beach resorts (Bagni).
- Marina di Pietrasanta — Pietrasanta, sandy beach: Fine sandy beach sloping gently into the sea with a long pier.
- Lido di Camaiore — Camaiore, sandy beach: Soft, golden sandy beach with gently sloping, family-friendly water and a long cycle path along the coast.
- Viareggio — Viareggio, sandy beach: Long, well-maintained and guarded sandy beach with a lively promenade and numerous bathing establishments (stabilimenti).
- Marina di Massa — Massa, sandy beach: Long, fine sandy beach with views of the Apuan Alps (marble mountains).
- La Lecciona — Viareggio, sandy beach: Natural, freely accessible sandy beach with dunes and pine forest in the Migliarino San Rossore Nature Park, without beach resorts and only accessible on foot.
Holiday home on the Versilia with sea view
Etruscan Coast
The Etruscan Coast (Costa degli Etruschi) south of Livorno alternates between rugged sandstone cliffs and wide, pine-covered sandy beaches.
- Calafuria — Livorno, Rocks/Bays: Imposing sandstone cliffs without a sandy beach, a well-known snorkeling and diving area.
- Castiglioncello — Rosignano Marittimo, Rocks/Bays: Small rocky coves framed by pine forests with clear water.
- Spiagge Bianche (Vada) — Rosignano Marittimo, sandy beach: Strikingly white, almost snow-white sand with Caribbean turquoise water.
- Bibbona — Bibbona, sandy beach: Wide, dune-fringed sandy beach with a dense pine forest behind it.
- San Vincenzo (Spiaggia di Rimigliano) — San Vincenzo, sandy beach: To the south lies the Rimigliano coastal nature park with its pine forest and dunes.
- Gulf of Baratti — Populonia (Piombino), sandy beach: Dark, shimmering sand as a trace of ancient Etruscan mining.
Holiday home on the Etruscan coast
Maremma
The Maremma in the south is the wildest and most natural coast of Tuscany, with protected natural beaches, long dune beaches and secluded bays at Monte Argentario.
- Cala Violin — Scarlino, sandy beach: A natural beach accessible only on foot through the pine forest in the Bandite di Scarlino nature reserve; the fine white quartz sand produces a violin-like sound when walked on.
- Marina of Alberese — Alberese (Grosseto), sandy beach: A completely natural, free beach in the Parco Regionale della Maremma (Uccellina), where pine forest and Mediterranean maquis extend almost to the water; access only via the visitor centre or shuttle.
- Castiglione della Pescaia — Castiglione della Pescaia, sandy beach: A gently sloping sandy beach with dunes and pine forest behind it, awarded the Blue Flag for over 25 years, particularly family-friendly.
- Punta Ala — Punta Ala (Castiglione della Pescaia), sandy beach: Fine light sandy beach with gently sloping seabed and extensive pine forest behind it; considered one of the most exclusive coastal areas of the Maremma.
- Feniglia Beach — Orbetello, sandy beach: 6 km long, fine sandy dune beach in the Duna Feniglia nature reserve; the pine forest promontory behind it connects Monte Argentario with the mainland and is home to fallow deer.
- Cala del Gesso — Monte Argentario, Rocks/Bays: A secluded, crystal-clear bay on Monte Argentario, accessible only via a steep, approximately 15-minute walk or by boat, and offering no beach services.
Elba Island – Tuscan Archipelago
The island of Elba in the Tuscan Archipelago, with its clear waters, is considered one of the most beautiful coastal resorts in Tuscany, ranging from fine sandy bays to white pebble beaches.
- Fetovaia — Campo nell'Elba, sandy beach: Fine light sand and turquoise water in a bay completely sheltered from the wind.
- Cabbages — Campo nell'Elba, sandy beach: South-facing bay with a mild microclimate, which often makes the water a touch warmer than on other beaches.
- Samson — Portoferraio, pebble beach: White pebbles and exceptionally clear, transparent water below white cliffs, popular for snorkeling.
- La Biodola — Portoferraio, sandy beach: Approximately 600 m of fine sand that slopes gently into the turquoise water.
- Procchio — Marciana, sandy beach: Fine sand in a golden arc with a gently sloping seabed.
- Marina di Campo — Marina di Campo, sandy beach: The longest sandy beach on the island of Elba, with fine, gently sloping sand.
Pianosa Island – Tuscan Archipelago
Pianosa was long known primarily for its prison colony. Today, visitors come mainly for the exceptionally clear waters and Cala Giovanna beach, the island's only freely accessible sandy beach. This beach is the only freely accessible sandy beach on Pianosa. Light, fine sand, shallow, crystal-clear water, and the view of the former prison island give the small beach a unique atmosphere. Beyond the bay begins Pianosa's landscape – barren, quiet, and largely undeveloped.
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