VERSILIA

the territory

The territory of Versilia extends over an area of approximately 160 square kilometers along the coast of north-western Tuscany. Versilia is best known for its wide sandy beaches and the sea essentially calm that slopes gently out to sea. The Versilia coast boasts 20 km of uninterrupted sandy beach stretching from Viareggio to Vittoria Apuana. For over a century, this area is a popular destination for many tourists and the first bathing establishments were built on stilts from the early '900. Today the beaches of Versilia and boast numerous well equipped bathing establishments offer all the comforts possible: umbrellas, sunbeds, changing rooms, showers, swimming pools but also bars, restaurants and nightspots.

But this area offers much more valuable, the mild climate, the vast natural and cultural heritage make it suitable to be an ideal destination for leisure and relaxation throughout the year.

But this area offers much more valuable, the mild climate, the vast natural and cultural heritage make it suitable to be an ideal destination for leisure and relaxation throughout the year. Immediately behind the coast rise the Apuan Alps which stand out immediately from the peaks of the Apennines from softer profiles for their steep and rugged. Were originally known as panic, but they were later renamed "Apuan" from the name of the people who lived in those areas. The name "Alps", despite their modest height it reaches 2000 m, indicates their identity geo-morphology, the alternation of peaks bold, vertical walls, pinnacles and towers recall the characteristic features of the Alps. The Apuan Alps are a popular tourist and trekking enthusiasts of mountain biking or horseback riding.

The land is very fertile due to a dense network of streams and channels, the most important is the Versilia that originates from the confluence of two streams: the Serra that descends from the slopes of Monte Altissimo and Vezza, which arises from the slopes of Mount Pania , flows into the sea near the resort after Cinquale course of about 15 km. Along the coast just a few meters from the sea, there are vast pine forests, the most famous is certainly the Versiliana park (80 hectares) is located in Marina di Pietrasanta, its beauty has inspired some famous poems of the poet G. D'Annunzio. In pine forests, in general, they focus a lot of recreational activities: horse riding, tennis courts, bike paths, rides, picnic areas, etc.

Further information

History of Versilia

The presence of man dates back to prehistoric times in Versilia. Many tracks were left in various places, from men of the Neolithic. After them, the Apuan Ligurians fortified hills and steps. The Etruscans, touched the region without leaving many traces.

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The Town of Pietrasanta

The town of Pietrasanta is located the foot of the Apuan Alps, from the valley meets the sea. In the area of ??countryside the villages of Capriglia and Capezzano offer visitors lush green mountain landscapes that are just a few kilometers from the sandy beaches, shallow water of the marina.

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