Accommodations in Versilia

VERSILIA: YOUR SUMMER PARADISE
Versilia is a region that forms part of the coast of Tuscany in the province of Lucca. It stretches between Marina di Massa on the north and Massaciuccoli Lake on the south and is highly popular among domestic and international tourists as a summer destination. Its main centres are Torre del Lago, Viareggio, Lido di Camaiore, Marina di Pietrasanta, and Forte dei Marmi.

The fame of Versilia derives from a rare combination of factors that together form an ideal for tourists of all kinds. The Versilia region offers the widest variety possible, stating with 20 km of beaches with hundreds of bathing establishments equipped with every modern facility you can ask for, nature parks and pine woods, a splendid lake and stunning countryside.

Adding to the appeal of the region is the massive barrier of the Apuan Alps, rich in marble and a Mecca for Alpine excursions. Inevitably, this is also an area that offers a wide range of sporting activities such as sailing and windsurfing, for which you can avail professional instruction in specialized schools. Tennis, jogging, riding, skating, cycling and climbing are also on offer. Finally, the jewel in the Versilia crown is the recently completed 18-hole golf course at Forte dei Marmi complete with clubhouse and an adjoining swimming pool.

The Versilia region is also a highly popular yachting zone, with prestigious yachts and boats from all over the world. The used boat show annually attracts numerous participants and thousands of visitors, as does the famous international Off Shore Race from Viareggio-Bastia-Viareggio, held every year in July.

Also immensely attractive to tourists are the numerous cultural festivals, among them the Puccini Festival at Torre del Lago (July-August), the Viareggio Prize for literature (end of June), and the Grand Award for political satire at the Forte dei Marmi (September). The summer theatre fest, La Versiliana, in the splendid park of Marina di Pietrasanta offers performances of theatre, ballet, opera and literary plays.

The Versilia region has more than 600 hotels ranging from one-five stars, and hundreds of restaurants offering the best of Tuscan cuisine. However, and so that you aren’t confused, we have prepared a comprehensive selection (www.yourwaytotuscany.com/Versilia.htm) of the best in Versilia accommodation, covering farmhouses, apartments, hotels, and bed & breakfasts. Our recommended accommodations offer you the best in comfort, luxury, elegance, and food, at prices that are extremely reasonable. So if you are planning a trip to Versilia, make us the first stop.