Province of Pisa

The province of Pisa lies in western Tuscany and stretches from the coast near Marina di Pisa, across the hills of the Valdera, to the Cecina Valley around Volterra. Its capital is Pisa , whose airport serves as the gateway to the region for many travelers to Tuscany. Approximately 416.000 people live in its 37 municipalities.

What to expect in the province of Pisa

Pisa and the Piazza dei Miracoli

The Cathedral, Baptistery, Camposanto, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa form a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Piazza dei Miracoli. The old town along the Arno River, with its university and riverside promenades, is also worth exploring beyond the tower.

Volterra and the Cecina Valley

High above the Cecina Valley lies Volterra, with its Etruscan walls, Roman theater, and traditional alabaster workshops. The surrounding landscape is rugged and considerably less visited than Chianti.

San Miniato and the hills

In the Arno Valley, between Pisa and Florence, lies San Miniato, famous for its white truffles and its truffle market in November. In the Valdera, small wine villages and agriturismos are strung together.

Coast and thermal baths

Marina di Pisa, Tirrenia, and Calambrone are the province's beach resorts; beyond them lies the Migliarino Nature Park, San Rossore, and Massaciuccoli. For swimming in warm water, San Giuliano Terme , Casciana Terme , and Uliveto Terme are recommended. Accommodation tips: Camping near Pisa.

Practical information

Getting there: Pisa Airport (Galileo Galilei) is connected to Pisa Centrale train station via the PisaMover. Florence can be reached by train in about an hour, or by car via the FI-PI-LI highway. The A11 and A12 motorways intersect north of Pisa.

Market days: There's a market in Volterra on Saturdays – for other locations and days of the week, see the overview of markets in Tuscany . Our Carrara–Pisa coastal tour describes the coast from Carrara to Pisa.