Tour suggestion: From Pisa to Grosseto - the Tuscan Mediterranean coast
- Duration: at least 1 week
- transport: own car or rental car from the airport
- Accommodation: Hotels (Associated with recommendations from escape)
The region around Pisa is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Italy. Fantastic beaches and bays and beautiful cities steeped in history characterize the area on the Tuscan Mediterranean coast. Magical Country Hotels and Beach Hotels offer a relaxing retreat for a unique week trip.
Starting from Pisa, we present a tour that goes along the Tuscan coast from Pisa to Grosseto runs. The tour with its most important stations is shown again on the map below.
From Pisa and Livorno ...
The ideal starting point is Galileo's birthplace Pisa. The Aeroporto Galileo Galilei airport is served from various destinations in Germany. Three days are the perfect time to explore the cities of Pisa and Livorno. There are numerous sights waiting to be discovered in Pisa. A visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is mandatory. It is also worth visiting the baptistery and the cathedral of Santa Maria and taking a stroll through Piazza di Cavalieri. Another highlight is the Botanical Garden, founded in 1543 and therefore the oldest in the world. The port city Livorno also has a lot to offer. We recommend a trip to the port facility, one of the most important freight and transport ports in Italy. The historic city center is home to numerous churches and synagogues, such as the Duomo San Francesco di Assisi and the Temple of the Dutch-German Congregation. The fortifications Fortezza Vecchia and Fortezza Nuova are well worth seeing. The Tuscan city is known for its fresh fish and excellent delicacies.
There are numerous places to stay in the region around Livorno and Pisa. This offers an idyllic haven of calm Abitalia Tower Plaza (left picture). The design hotel in the heart of Pisa impresses with its roof terrace with a view of the leaning tower. The wellness center and the spacious pool area guarantee pure relaxation. This is recommended for those who prefer the Tuscan country house style Pratello Country Resort (right picture). A picturesque villa hotel with wonderful family apartments and a large pool, which guarantees refreshment in the never-ending summer.
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via Piombino and Elba ...
From Pisa we continue towards Piombino, about an hour's drive south of Pisa. Three days should also be planned for this part of the trip. The idyllic port town enchants its visitors with its small streets, Tuscan architecture and the harbor promenade. The ideal starting point for unforgettable day trips. A must-do is a visit to the ancient city of Populonia, located on a mountain with a view of the Gulf of Baratti and the Elba-Island. The Gulf of Baratti offers a wonderful bathing beach, made for cooling off in the hot Tuscan summer. Located on one of the numerous hills, the picturesque town of Campiglia Marittima is hidden. A jewel on the Etruscan Coast. The view extends to the sea and could hardly be more beautiful. Small authentic shops and ice cream parlors line the small and narrow streets of the ancient village. The weekly markets are ideal for shopping. One of the biggest is that Markt by Cecina, which takes place every Tuesday. From Piombino A car ferry leaves for Elba in about an hour. A paradise for divers. The main town of Portoferraio invites you to explore, as does Napoleon's summer residence and the numerous enchanted mountain villages.
The Etruscan Coast offers countless hotels to complete a visit to the area. The Talasso raffle (left picture) is a luxury and wellness temple, located directly on the beach. The modern furnished rooms allow a fantastic sea view. If you want to spend more time on the island of Elba, this is the ideal place for you Relay Delle Picchiaie (right picture). Located in a Mediterranean park, the facility impresses with its unique view of the island panorama. The wellness offer invites you to switch off.
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to Grosseto
The city of Grosseto is the crowning glory of this tour of Tuscany. The historic city center is ideal for shopping and exploring the sights. You should also head for the fortifications and the neo-Gothic Dante palace. It is also worth making a detour to Marina di Grosseto, characterized by an impressive marina. On such a trip, it makes sense to hang out for a few days and enjoy the numerous beaches of the Etruscan Coast and just switch off.
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Finally, there is a wonderful accommodation like that San Lorenzo farm (left picture) to end the holiday perfectly. The holiday estate, located in the Maremma, offers functional apartments in historic farmhouses. If you don't want to do without wellness, the hotel is for you Terme Marine Leopoldo II (right picture) recommended. The hotel is known for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent service. You can hardly return from a vacation more relaxed.
Last updated: 06.02.2024
