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Forte dei Marmi is the largest tourist resort "in" the northern Tyrrhenian Sea, which attracts tourists every summer from all over Italy and also from Russia and Germany. Sandy beaches, crystal clear water, bathing facilities and large urban organization are the cards winners of this center in the province of Lucca.

Forte dei Marmi is the spearhead of the Versilia coast, overlooking the southern part of the Ligurian Sea and characterized by extensive green spaces and an excellent road network. A lot of the facilities that are well balanced in the surroundings: hotels, residences and apartments can be booked in advance.

The culture in Forte dei Marmi is a lot of space due to the monuments and historical buildings perfectly preserved. Of all stands the fortress, built in the late eighteenth century to protect the maritime trade routes began to intersect in the area. A century later, what was a town of fishermen, farmers and masons became a major seaside resort of Versilia.

The population triples in summer are mainly tourists, and to reach elite: luxury hotels are very popular and even apartments for rent have spacious comfort. On the same tone, the nightlife, the best in Italy, where it will be easy to meet the protagonists of the international jet set.

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Orbetello, in the province of Grosseto, southern Tuscany is a resort that boasts a 'tourist offer comprehensive and highly regarded throughout central Italy. The climate is mild and well ventilated even in summer, when the town fills with tourists from abroad.

The peculiarity of the tourist attractions of Orbetello is the possibility of combining the sea and the nature of the hill to the nightlife. All in a first-class urban environment characterized by great attention to the environment that offers breathtaking views on 'Argentario and the Lagoon.

Hotels and cottages in Orbetello have lower prices than other places in Tuscany but not a stay here is less pleasant. Scenarios are the fabulous Monte Argentario and the islands of 'Tuscan Archipelago Giannutri and Giglio. Nature is also the center of the Orbetello lagoon, whose area falls in the homonymous natural oasis of the WWF.

Among other protected areas include the Maremma Natural Park and Forest Reserve Feniglia. To visit, to Orbetello, the Cathedral, the archaeological sites and the historic center of particular value. Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano are the resort area of Orbetello with long sandy beaches and shores, and equipped with accommodation facilities.

Orbetello is easy to reach thanks to the dual-carriageway, railway lines or through links to the airports of Pisa and Rome.

So, book your summer holiday in Orbetello, perhaps by buying a package last minute.

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After the urban area of Lucca Viareggio, in the heart of Versilia, is the most important of his province. Known as one of the most important seaside resort in northern Italy has a range of tourism services among the most complete of our country.

While not a city of art (it is a relatively young center with regard to the population) are noteworthy buildings in Art Nouveau style of lungomolo and Torre del Lago, home to many musical and cultural events. These include the folk and folk Viareggio, all of the Carnival of Viareggio, one of the most important in Europe.

The long sandy beaches, clear sea and strong investment in tourism resort have enabled a strong development of the strands and the accommodation of different categories and for all budgets. Hotels, residences, hotels low cost but also apartments and holiday homes: Viareggio everyone can find the most suitable accommodation.

Viareggio is part of the summer holidays to be remembered for his meeting places for clubs and nightlife symbol of Northern Italy. For those who love peace, but we recommend a stroll in the famous pinewoods of Viareggio, like that of West and East.

Book a week in Viareggio can be very convenient if you buy a package or a last minute 'promotional offer well in advance.

On the promontory which gives its name to the strait that separates the mainland from the 'Island of Elba rises Piombino, a town that covers a territory comprising the composite Etruscan Coast, Livorno Maremma and the Val di Cornia. And 'one of the most popular seaside resort of Tuscany and is famous for its maritime activities and the landscapes of which will not be hard to find pictures and videos on the web.

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In addition to the port activities are the beaches to give the town the reputation of tourism in recent years, especially in the area of Populonia. Much of the coastline is totally free and has mixed stretches, sandy and stony. There are several beach resorts and other tourist facilities, but there are still many unspoilt areas where you can practice scuba diving and snorkeling.

The links are frequent tourist in Piombino and very well organized. There is a public bus that connects the center to the beach Calamoresca, the meeting point of young people not only in summer as well as worthy of note are the beaches of Salivoli.

So many sights to see and many places to visit: many buildings are medieval castle that stands out and, apparently, he also worked Leonardo da Vinci. After seeing the old town, its many churches, the town and the archaeological museum of Populonia recommend a visit to Piazza Bovio, the vantage point from which to shoot the best pictures of Piombino.

A 'tourist offer enviable Piombino hotels, beaches, entertainment and culture.

Third largest, is one of the brightest jewels of the Tuscan archipelago. In size following the Elba and Giglio. It has an area of ​​20 square kilometers and a coastline of 30 km. The wild beauty of the island is guaranteed by its volcanic origin. And 'pierced by a substantial amount of good caves and coves and coasts are jagged. If you are west of the mountains whose highest peak is 445 m, the lighthouse of the island is located in Punta Ferraione. Is the only beach of Cala Martola, but of rare beauty and are also practicable Zurletto of Cala, Cala strain, red and Cala. Beaten by very strong winds in winter, cooled in summer by the Mistral is an island frequented assiduously during the summer months for the taste of wild and unspoiled that still holds. From the possibility of trekking nature, which will allow a thorough knowledge of the unusual island. The routes run along the old mule, which often overlook the coast overlooking the sea. Many coves accessible only by a boat. Finally affects the presence of a freshwater pond, a favorite destination of migratory birds.

Trivia: Originally Aegylon called by the Greeks and Romans Capraria, its name derives from the presence of wild goats on the island, but according to another hypothesis, the name derives from a Mediterranean theme Karp, with the meaning of rock.

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The island is part of the Tuscan archipelago. It has a coastline of 27 km mostly rocky. Yet few spectacular beaches, amongst which that of Campese, Arenella, Cannelle and paddies. The ancient vegetation, composed of maquis, evergreen oaks, cork trees, heather, strawberry trees, honeysuckle, torn trousers, madder, cyclamen, is slowly reappearing, after the almost total neglect of agriculture to promote tourism. There is no shortage and maritime pines. Also extremely varied wildlife that lives on the island, may count among the wild rabbit species, the wood mouse, and mouflon (recently imported). There are plenty of bats, buzzards, kestrels, peregrine falcon, the gull, the real one, and even the owl, the wild pigeon and many more. The fish fauna is typical of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Will not therefore be unlikely to meet some grouper, snapper, bream, yellowtail, and wrasses.

It will be possible to make dives for the more undemanding, which is well suited to beginners, which will allow to observe the sea bed of exceptional beauty and variety. To visit the Rock Aldobrandesca the walls of a medieval castle Lily, which encompass the village of Giglio Castello. Fascinating Coastal towers of the Saracen, the Campese, Lazzaretto. There will also cite archaeological sites including the Roman ruins of Giglio Porto.

Among the events to remember the report of August 10, the date on which St. Lawrence is celebrated with colorful fireworks, dancing and the Palio Marinaro, marine part of the procession rooted tradition of the island. On August 16 we celebrate the patron saint of Giglio Campese with concerts, performances and celebrations in the streets. Finally on September 15 celebrates the patron saint of Giglio Castello. St. Maximilian. The festivities will include a traditional procession, and a donkey race, and quadrille.

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The island 's part of Elba, with the other islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, Archipelago National Park. Distance from

is 10 km in size and is the third largest Italian island. Once a connection between Corsica and the mainland, was the historic home of the brief exile of Napoleon Bonaparte. Tourism is the main source of wealth of the island, if we think that with the arrival of summer, the population triples. Beautiful coastline that provide the possibility of diving with the degree of difficulty varies. Some are accessible to beginners, others are more challenging. To visit the wreck of Pomonte, near the rock of 'Ogliera is quietly lying at a depth of 10 meters, on a sandy bottom. The most difficult dives of Cape Star, Zanca of the Ants, the peaks of Pablo, and Scoglietto the harbor. A myriad of unforgettable beaches makes the island's shores. Among these, to remember to Acquaviva, Marciana Marina, Procchio, whose sand is preciously fine sand as in the case of Biodola, Scaglieri, sandy beach, the 'Enfola composed of sand and gravel, Samson, Head white, shining white pebble The Padulella and Gravel, Schiopparello, Bagnaia Nisporto. So much for the north coast. In the south we find Margidore, Lacona, Laconella, Lido di, cabbages, Fetovaia, Marina di Campo, almost 2 km long, Pomonte. There are few beaches on the West Coast and East cable recall, Rio Marina, Ortano, Royal, Barbarossa, Naregno. Nightly entertainment is guaranteed for all ages. The low a copious amount of restaurants and clubs that host the start of the evening the tourists, which inevitably ends in a fun-filled nightclubs of the island.

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The area in Roman times was known as the Fosse Papariane, a marshy strip of land stretching from Pisa to Massa. But now it is a forgotten past. Versilia is now tourism, relaxation, shopping, adventure and undoubtedly Carnival. Viareggio is to become an attraction that now draws tourists from all over. It was the land that housed the last days of the poet D'Annunzio, who built a mansion near Pietrasanta. The coast consists of sandy terrain and low. It extends from Torre del Lago, to reach the Gulf of Poets. In color the beach is very clear and often equipped, but in some circumstances you can find free areas. If the tower of the lake is home to a tourist frendly, Viareggio is certainly a favorite destination of families and the area of Camaiore and Forte dei Marmi is home to the tourism that we could define more sophisticated. To visit the Baths of mythical Versilia, dating back to the sixties, which still survive today. Do not doubt that you will enjoy the most diverse sports. They are almost all those beach including sailing, but there are tennis and golf centers.

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The costs in question acquires its name having an unusual amount of Etruscan necropolis in the area in a remote past, were built. They are located mainly between the Gulf of Baratti and Populonia. Much of the shoreline is organized in parks and protected areas, nature reserves and wildlife refuges. , il Parco delle Colline livornesi, e l'oasi di Orti-Bottagone . Interesting the WWF, which is part of the Park Magona, the Livorno Hills Park, and the oasis gardens-Bottagone. On the Etruscan-Roman baths Venturina, with a natural spring where the water reaches 36 °. There is a chance to practice a good amount of sports including clearly remember the marine (underwater fishing, diving, sailing and windsurfing), cycling and there are not even the trails on foot or horseback. The coast is mostly sandy and low, the color is generally golden in the stretch between Rosignano Solvay up to the north and south of the Gulf of Baratti, but you must never forget the beautiful beaches and picturesque White, whose unusual color is due to years of manufacturing industry which is located right in the baking Rosignano Solvay.

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Swamp in a time very remote, damned and cursed the ground, and the hold of the dreaded malaria, today the Maremma, while jealously guarding its own history and traditions, is something else. And 'sweet embellished coast beaches, some free, others are more exclusive summer destination of celebrities who have found a comfortable habitats in the Maremma. What is most amazing is the meeting in truth a wonderful beach and a charming and wild interior, made ​​of rugged land of thick pine forests, shepherds guarding their flocks, these cowboys, their distinctive clothes of coarse cloth duster . It offers, therefore, that vast territory, a wide assortment of vacation and a trip to Maremma indicates a complete and total immersion in a land to discover. Among the most beautiful beaches in Cala we can not forget the women's bathroom, in the locality Talamone (Grosseto). The creek can be accessed only through a narrow street, where the beach is covered with white gravel and steep cliff. The sea is dotted with rocks that crop up here and there, moving a peaceful scene. The backdrop lends itself to interesting dive, given the diverse marine life. Cala Violina, in the locality Follonica (Grosseto) not far from the beautiful Cala Martina is best known for the detail that gave her name. The noise of the sand when it is violated. Carboniferous, in the locality Follonica (Grosseto), is characterized by a cliff of about thirty meters from the shore, where the sea is very low. The reef seems to be the ancient route of the Roman road known as the Consular Aurelia. I recommend you visit the beach equipped with masks and fins because the show provides the backdrop is a must see. The beach Feniglia in town Orbetello (Grosseto), is sandy coast, with some tips that create small rocky coves. Warm, shallow waters, surrounded by campsites and numerous places to eat. Do not miss a pine forest, approached the beach, where sun and cool refreshments. To remind the Osa Beach, the beach of Cala Oven, the Powder Magazine, the Grove, Cottage Civinini and Torre Mozza, masonry construction of Saracen origin, surrounded by the sea.

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