The sea and the wonderful beaches, the plan thriving and fertile, the gentle hills, the charming towns and the beautiful mountains of gleaming white marble, fused together in a harmonious incomparable harmony, form one of the most attractive and exclusive districts of Italy , Versilia.
It covers an area of about 165 square kilometers, the coast, sandy and shallow, extends for 20 km, and its mountains reach heights of 1800 m and beyond.
And ‘bounded on the north by the mouth of Cinquale, east from the ridge of the Alps, south of Massaciucoli Lake and west by the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The territory is divided, for the Versilia, in the towns of Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi, Seravezza and Stazzema, while for the remainder, in the municipalities of Camaiore Camaiore and Viareggio. All of them belong administratively to the province of Lucca. The historical Versilia remained belonging to the Diocese of Pisa as opposed to Camaiore, Viareggio and Camaiore that are part of the Lucca
The territory is made fertile by a dense network of rivers and canals that cross it, the most important (which gives the area its name), was born from the confluence of the Serra and Vezza and flows into the sea near the Cinquale after a tortuous path of 15 km.
Along the coast, a few meters from the sea, you will find countless pine forests that stretch for miles. Perhaps the most famous, the Versiliana park (80 hectares) is located in Marina di Pietrasanta and was made famous by some poems of the poet bard G. D’Annunzio, who stayed there and was inspired.
In the pinewoods, in general, focus many recreational activities: horseback riding, golf, tennis, cycling, rides, picnic areas, etc. ..
Pietrasanta, located about 3 km away. from the sea, is historically the capital city of the Versilia.
Known as “Little Athens” because of artistic and cultural riches, is made even more interesting by the district that is ideal for excursions full of history and charm.
The village riparian (Marina di Pietrasanta) divided between Fiumetto,
Tonfano, Focette and Motrone, offers a peaceful stay to even the most demanding of tourists
Forte dei Marmi, with its local shops and high-class, was able to select an elite tourism and is one of the most exclusive and fashionable tourist destinations of the Riviera. Walking through its streets or attending the premises is not at all difficult to meet VIP or celebrity.
The municipalities of Seravezza and Stazzema, a few kilometers from the sea, in the slope of the Alps, form the Alta Versilia. Reduced costs, tranquility, climate offshore are the trump cards to accommodate a growing tourism.
Camaiore, with the vastness of its territory (the town that does the largest province in Italy), is able to vary the offer for its many tourists who can choose whether to stay near the sea or inland.
Viareggio, thanks to the characteristic art nouveau buildings is called “The Pearl of the Tyrrhenian” and is best known for its Carnival which takes place in the winter and attracts tourists from all over Italy and abroad.
Thus she is, though improperly, such as the capital city of the Versilia. To make it even more note contribute the shipyards from which come some of the most elegant ships on the high seas. Massarosa, located in the hinterland has characteristics very different landscape and culture than the coastal areas. In these places, where you have news of human settlements dating back to the Paleolithic period, the tourist has the feeling of being in an oasis typically Tuscan. The presence of Lake Massaciuccoli – the “dear bump” by Giacomo Puccini and-beautiful and enchanting landscapes, verdant hills covered with vineyards and olive groves, sublime panoramic views, all enriched by fantastic cuisine, making the area a popular destination for tourists eager to avoid the most chaotic life of the Riviera.
It frames the Versilia, the Apuan Alps park in which are possible guided tours, mountaineering, trekking or stays in the many shelters.
There the visitor can fully merge with the landscape.
On these mountains, where people are more genuine, where time seems to pass more slowly, where peace reigns with an almost mystical traditions are hiding more railways and, looking towards the sea, you can make it truly realize located in an authentic corner of Paradise
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