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Livorno and the Etruscan coast
A crystal-clear sea wedged between coves and small harbors, long beaches of pebbles and sand and enchanting pine groves reminiscent of a mysterious ancient population. This is the Etruscan Coast, between the Versilia and Maremma, a rare spot where you can experience the real Tuscany through its nature, history, beaches and hills. Start from Livorno, an ancient fortified fort of the 16th century, with splendid and imposing bastions where Viale Italia starts -a historical stroll that connects the city to the town of Antignano. Along this road, Terrazza Mascagni is the best place from which to admire the splendid view that spans the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago and Corsica. Going up the Romito, a rare beauty cliff, you reach Quercianella, immersed in the silence of the pine grove and the perfume of the Mediterranean green area.
The itinerary continues toward Castiglioncello, a typical town of Etruscan origins atop a small and striking promontory: the lush pine groves and crystalline sea awarded the European Blue Flag make it a real “Pearl of the Tyrrhenian” Pine grove after pine grove all the way up to Rosignano Marittimo and Vada, famous for the amazing white beaches reminiscent of the Caribbean. Next come the pine groves of Cecina with its Marina, where the sea, with ultra-equipped concessions and free areas on the beach, is more accessible. Take a pause from the coast and go to Bolgheri to admire the cypresses which were sung by the poet Carducci in “Davanti a San Guido” ("In front of San Guido").
At San Vincenzo you enter the heart of the Riva degli Etruschi, the magic and mysterious atmosphere starts at the wild Parco di Rimigliano where sea lilies grow, and where pine trees, holm oaks, and cork oaks grow right up to the beach. The Riva ends at Baratti, the pretty gulf with its golden sand beach sealed by the headland of Populonia. This is the starting point for the trail leading to Buca delle Fate, a charming bay which gets its name from the Etruscan tombs scattered in the rock. Stop at the very top, the landscape from there is unforgettable.
Itineraries - Livorno and the Etruscan coast
A Tuscan Paradise
Camping in Italy during the summer holidays wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the breathtaking beaches of Argentario. With soft sands and stunning views, taking it easy has never been so, well, easy! Your camping trip in Italy would not be complete without a visit to one of the most beautiful and... continua »
Campiglia Marittima
Located on the hilly ridge that dominates the Cornia plain with beautiful views of the Gulf of Follonica and the island of Elba, it is one of the most charming hamlets on the Pisan Maremma highlands. Significant from an urban planning and environmental perspective, it stands at the centre... continua »
Castagneto Carducci
An ancient hillside hamlet surrounded by cypresses and olive groves, it dominates the seafront area of Upper Maremma. Crowned by beautiful battlements, the Gherardesca castle commemorates the name of the Gherardesca family of counts, noblemen in this place until the 18th century. The materials for its renovation and rehabilitation... continua »
Cecina
Located on the Aurelia state highway, near the left bank of the Cecina River in upper Maremma, the municipality includes the seaside resort of Marina di Cecina. Known in the Etruscan age and in the Roman period, the town began to die out due the progressive extension of swampy... continua »
Donoratico
A hamlet along the Via Aurelia, it grew up around the Gherardesca castle, surrounded by the tomboli, pine forests and verdant hillocks, fieldsof sunflowers and historic olive groves. The castle once stood in the present-day town but was destroyed by the Florentines in 1433, pursuant to a dispute between... continua »
Piombino
An important port of Elba and a major steel-working city, Piombino is located on the edge of the cape that bears its name, halfway down the coast between Livorno and Argentario. A roman city originally named Porto Falesia, it became a strategic location and grew rapidly after the destruction... continua »
Populonia
A vibrant town holding archaelogical, urbanistic, and landscape interest, it stands at the northern edge of Cape Piombino and dominates the small but beautiful Gulf of Baratti. Populonia was settled in the Villanovean age (8th century BC) and flourished under the Eruscans, which organized ancient Populonia on two levels:... continua »
Suvereto
A historic town situated in the woods of Mount Calvo and surrounded by the medieval city walls, for the most part still standing, Suvereto stood on the hills that dominate the broad plains of Cornia, crossed by the river of the same name. In the past it was known... continua »
Etruscan Tuscany
Many people know a fair bit about the Romans, but the Etruscans were in fact the first major civilization to inhabit Tuscany. These indigenous, pre-Roman inhabitants, who could be found in ancient Tuscany around 800BC, had their own unique language, implemented agricultural and mining systems and were great road... continua »
