Guide of Versilia, Italy

Versilia, Italy

The Versilia is located in northern Tuscany between the Lake of Massaciuccoli and the Cinquale River. It is well known for its fine sandy beaches covering over 20 Km and served by over 425 bathing establishments, 600 hotels, as well as a few kilometers of open beach, run by the municipal authorities . The climate is mild, due to the bulwark formed by the range of Apuan Alps. On average , the area has 270 days of sunshine per year and mean temperature of 24.5 in summer and 9.4 in winter. The Riviera is divided up into four adjacent areas: Viareggio, Lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi.

Across the whole span of the year, various prestigious events are held on the Versilia Riviera: the Carnival, the "Puccini Opera Season" at Torre del Lago, cultural events at Versiliana in Marina di Pietrasanta and the Political Satire Prize of Forte dei Marmi.

Among the inland towns we should mention: Camaiore with its many relics of historical and artistic interests; Pietrasanta, the old capital of Versilia and an important centre for artistic marble work; Seravezza and Stazzema at the foot of the Apuan Alps; Massarosa which dates back to the third century AC and whose territory includes Massaciuccoli, with its ruins of the 2nd century Roman Baths, and a large part of the lake of the same name, which belongs to the Migliarino - San Rossore- Massaciuccoli National Park.

(Part of the contents and the photos are courtesy of: Versilia - Agenzia per il Turismo)