The town of Pietrasanta combines beautiful wide and endless beaches and a small, pretty historic centre in the foothills of the Apuan Alps.
Together with the neighbouring resort of Viareggio, it is one of the most popular resorts in Tuscany thanks to its excellent accessibility from the main Tuscan airport. Pisa PSA.
Beaches and swimming
The entire strip of beaches around Pietrasanto is covered in fine white sand and has very good facilities in the form of restaurants, shops and tourist services.
Practically the entire beach of Pietrasanta is located in the Marina di Pietrasanta district and contains only the paid parts, the so-called Lido.
Only a 5 metre wide strip just off the coast is free.
The entrance fee to these Lido varies between 25 eur and 45 eur per day, depending on the season and also on the position of the sunbed and umbrella, which is included in the price of admission.
Sights
The historic centre of Pietrasanta lies about 3 km from the coast.
The main monument is the local white marble cathedral, which dates from the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries.
Accommodation in Pietrasanta
The town is a great beach destination, but also serves well as a starting point for trips to the Apuan Alps.
The best hotels by the beach:
- Hotel Happy *** - The cheapest hotel right on the beach promenade.
- Mondial Resort & Spa **** - quality spa resort 5 minutes walk from the beach
Top hotel in the historic centre:
- Hotel Palagi *** - well rated with an ideal location between the centre and the train station
How to get there
The fastest and most convenient transport is by train to Viareggio station in the city centre, about 700 metres from the beach.
Trenitalia's regional and long-distance services stop here, and for timetables and to buy tickets online, visit trenitalia.com. Examples of connections to/from Viareggio:
- Pisa - 2-5 times per hour, 25 minutes
- Lucca - 2 times per hour, journey time 17 minutes
- Florence - 2-3 times per hour, journey time is one and a half hours
- Cinque Terre - 2x per hour, journey time 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Rome - approx. 2 times per hour, the ride takes 3.5 hours
The following bus lines run directly along the seafront promenade:
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