Vacation on Tuscany beaches - hidden bays, top resorts and recreation areas

Romantic Tuscany is famous for its fashionable beach resorts. Despite their immense popularity, many coastal towns have managed to retain their relaxed atmosphere. Each province has its own unique features. The most popular resort area is the province of Versilia ; it is a continuous series of picturesque resort towns and cities. There you can find the most beautiful sandy beaches in the region stretching for more than 20 kilometers.

The coastal area is surrounded by high mountains covered with thick pine forests. Many beaches of Versilia have won awards for outstanding environmental performance; they are ideal for family holidays. One of the busiest resorts in the province is Viareggio ; local beaches feature well-developed infrastructure. The most prestigious resort of Versilia is Forte dei Marmi ; this is where celebrities and wealthy travelers prefer to relax.

Those preferring to rest with the whole family are welcomed by beaches of Tirrenia . Shallow beaches covered with white sand are usually warm, so the swimming season opens here in spring and lasts until late autumn. The unique natural reserve San Rossore is close to the resort, so fans of ecotourism like to stay there too. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Many attractive resorts with developed infrastructure are offered by the province of Livorno . In addition to amazing pebble and sandy beaches, the province is famous for its upscale wellness centers. Travelers have a great opportunity to combine beach holidays with wellness treatments. The resort of Marina di Cecina is popular among thrifty travelers; the coastal zone is its busiest area. Nearby there is a great port town of Piombino , which in addition to the great beaches represents a decent selection of interesting landmarks to visit .

Tourists who prefer to rest solely at luxurious resorts are recommended to pay attention to the charming town of Punta Ala . This luxurious resort is ready to offer sandy beaches, a famous sailing school and an upscale yacht club. Fans of scenic natural surroundings are constantly attracted by the popular island of Elba , which is the unique corner of untouched nature. Here you'll see gorgeous beaches, which have miraculously managed to maintain their original beauty. There are several prestigious resort areas on the island; the most lively and well-organized among them are Rio Marina and Cavo Marciana.

Travelers looking for solitude won’t have a problem to find a suitable place to stay. They should definitely visit Maremma , a significant part of which is occupied by the nature reserve. It is believed that this is where you will find some of the most peaceful and secluded beaches in the country. One of the most unusual holiday destinations is the island of Monte Argentario . More recently, tourists were completely indifferent to this rocky islet. Today, there are several attractive resorts with modern infrastructure and well-known water sports centers on its territory.