Bibbona is a Tuscan town, located not far from the coast in Livorno. It has an exceptionally pretty and picturesque historical centre and old town that is centred around the parish church of Sant'Ilario and a preserved medieval appearance. Built on a unique plan, it is formed by a set of concentric circles that are connected by narrow streets and steps.
The result is charming and evokes the long and rich history of the area. The surrounding area of the town is rich in natural delights, such as nature reserves and stretches of agricultural land that produces delicious wine and olive oil, and is peppered with equally captivating little hamlets such as the seaside resort of Marina di Bibbona.
The result is charming and evokes the long and rich history of the area. The surrounding area of the town is rich in natural delights, such as nature reserves and stretches of agricultural land that produces delicious wine and olive oil, and is peppered with equally captivating little hamlets such as the seaside resort of Marina di Bibbona.
If you like quiet strolls through historic old towns and pretty little villages, time spent by the sea and breath-taking views, then Bibbona is just the place for you as it has it all! Just browse our vacation rentals on the Tuscan coast and you can spend lazy summer days discovering the delights of Bibbona for yourself.
The Parco Naturale nearby stretches along the Tyrrhenian coast from Principina a Mare to Cecina, Bibbona, Castiglioncello and Livorno and is home to the last stretch of the river Ombrone, the Uccellina mountains, the marshes of the Trappola and a coast characterized by steep cliffs.
The park is also home to a complex system of important ecosystems and a large variety of different species.
The Parco Naturale nearby stretches along the Tyrrhenian coast from Principina a Mare to Cecina, Bibbona, Castiglioncello and Livorno and is home to the last stretch of the river Ombrone, the Uccellina mountains, the marshes of the Trappola and a coast characterized by steep cliffs.
The park is also home to a complex system of important ecosystems and a large variety of different species.
Marina di Bibbona, meanwhile, offers everything that one could ask for from a seaside resort: water sports, fun, pretty beaches, delicious seafood restaurants and relaxing oases of calm. Its mild climate, the quiet offered and the beauty of the landscape, have long ensured that Marina di Bibbona is a well-known and popular seaside resort. The hamlet is also known as Marina del Forte, named for the important landmark of the Forte di Bibbona, a fort built in 1785 as patrol point to protect invasions by pirates, which is now a space used for exhibitions, fairs and other cultural events during the summer. Of course, it is the coast that is the biggest draw to the area; made up of sandy beaches, “Tomboli” (a distinctive kind of Mediterranean bush) and characteristic coastal dunes.
Whether you are interested in learning more about the history of Tuscany, exploring churches and wandering medieval streets; enjoying freshly caught seafood and local wines and olive oils; working on your tan; splashing around in the water with your kids; or marvelling in the beauty of nature, Bibbona has it all!
Whether you are interested in learning more about the history of Tuscany, exploring churches and wandering medieval streets; enjoying freshly caught seafood and local wines and olive oils; working on your tan; splashing around in the water with your kids; or marvelling in the beauty of nature, Bibbona has it all!
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Picture 1: Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0;
Picture 1: Sailko / CC BY-SA 3.0;
