A dip in Versilia
In the historic center of Lucca there is a real jewel: the Cathedral of San Martino, better known as the Cathedral of Lucca.
The most famous beaches
This arm of land in the province of Lucca extends from the slopes of the Alpi Apuane to the San Rossore Park. Among the various locations, Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio stand out, true Tuscan icons of that Dolce Vita of Fellini's memory.
In the two cities, the long beaches are also famous, characterized by very fine sand and coastal dunes, where there are numerous beaches equipped for every need. In Forte dei Marmi, the area of the Pontile Medaglie d’Oro is particularly popular. The work, built in the second half of the nineteenth century and subsequently rebuilt after the bombing of the Second World War that caused its destruction, was inaugurated in 1958.
If initially it constituted a landing point for the ships in charge, its reconstruction was intended to offer a panoramic point to citizens and tourists. At sunset, the pier offers a breathtaking spectacle: it is worth seeing the sun slip behind the sea caressed by a pleasant and light sea breeze.
In Viareggio, the ancient port of Lucca, beautiful natural landscapes meet the best Tuscan traditions. Here, the golden sandy beaches are located a short distance from the Alpi Apuane, giving vacationers a landscape that, within a few kilometers, welcomes both the sea and the mountains.
Lido di Camaiore and Marina di Pietrasanta complete the picture of the most popular seaside resorts in Versilia - especially by families - wishing to spend their holidays in an atmosphere of serenity and complete relaxation.
Versilia, not just beaches
The attractions in Versilia do not end in the beaches. Forte dei Marmi, spread around the remains of the Fortress, is characterized by beautiful villas surrounded by greenery and by exclusive clubs frequented by travelers from all over Italy. Among these stands out the Capannina, a local representative of that Dolce Vita that so much marked the Italian costume in the sixties.
Elegant and refined, Viareggio is also characterized by young and trendy nightclubs and worldly cafes. The regular appointment is with the Carnival, which has become famous throughout the world over the years. This year, exceptionally, it will take place from 18 September to 9 October. The 2021 edition, entitled “Universal Carnival”, is ready to celebrate the stories, traditions and cultures of all the carnivals in the world.
It does not end here. In Marina di Pietrasanta, the Versiliana Park emerges in all its splendor. The magnificent nineteenth-century villa of Ginori Lisci is the host. Among the first constructions of the coast, today it hosts cultural initiatives, making a clear and decisive contribution to the survival of that tradition that elects Versilia as the favorite destination of Italian intellectuals.
Book your stay at Hotel Ilaria, get in your car or public transport and immerse yourself in the exclusive landscape of Versilia. Experience this pearl of Tuscany, characterized by rich vegetation, cool pine forests, golden beaches and a strong enhancement of cultural heritage.
