Nature and landscapes
Behind the coastline rise the Apuan Alps, perfect for hiking through forests, caves and breathtaking views. The famous Carrara Marble Quarries, from which Michelangelo drew his stone, are a wonder to be discovered.
Art, events and traditions
Versilia is also culture: the Festival Pucciniano in Torre del Lago celebrates the composer Giacomo Puccini, while the Festival La Versiliana and the Lucca Summer Festival bring big names in music and entertainment. The Viareggio Carnival, with its allegorical floats, is among the most famous in the world.
From 2022, the new La Prima Estate festival in Lido di Camaiore offers a unique experience of music, sea and relaxation, with a perfect mix of concerts, outdoor activities and summer atmosphere.
Very close:
Pietrasanta, the ‘Little Athens’ of Tuscany, famous for its art galleries and sculpture workshops.
Forte dei Marmi is elegant and worldly, with exclusive boutiques and its iconic pier, the perfect place for a sea-view stroll and breathtaking sunsets.
Viareggio, famous for its historic Carnival, excellent boating and its charming Art Nouveau seafront promenade, with historic palazzi and cafés overlooking the sea.
Camaiore, nestled in the hills and rich in nature trails.
Torre del Lago: home of Puccini, between lake, nature and music.
Lucca: history and timeless charm
A few kilometres from Versilia, Lucca is a city rich in history and beauty. Its mighty Renaissance walls, which today can be travelled on foot or by bicycle, enclose an intact historical centre, with its churches, picturesque squares and ancient towers. This is the location of the famous Lucca Summer Festival, which hosts international music icons every year, and the Lucca Comics & Games, the most important event in Europe dedicated to the world of comics, gaming and fantasy.
Le Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre are a corner of paradise on the Ligurian coast, a short distance from Versilia. This stretch of coastline is famous for its five colourful villages – Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore – set between the sea and sheer cliffs.
An excursion to this corner of Liguria offers a unique experience of nature, culture and the flavours of the sea.
