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Embark on a wonderful trail through some scenic towns in the province of Livorno in Tuscany and enjoy experiencing the food, history and culture that they offer in abundance!

There are plenty of wonderful Tuscany villa rentals in the towns of Castagneto Carducci, Sassetta, San Vincenzo and Bolgheri for you to choose from and enjoy a pleasant stay.

Start the day with a visit to the tourist town of San Vincenzo. This seaside resort has its own beach and is close by to a famous Etruscan archaeological site.


It is located on the Tuscan coastline almost opposite to the picturesque Elba Island where you can engage in some thrilling water sports including surfing, sailing, snorkelling or canoeing. Also worth a visit here is the Rimigliano nature reserve park where you can admire a wide range of protected animal species and well as an exquisite selection of flora and fauna.

If you are a thrill seeker with a taste for salty waters and high winds then a holiday in Tuscany can provide you with fun extreme water sports like surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing for example! The coast of Tuscany is famous for the wide range of exciting water sports it facilitates and spending a few days engaging in these extreme sports are sure to spice up your holiday!

There is a fantastic range of Tuscany villa rentals along the Tuscan coast, including towns like Cecina and Viareggio that provide many fast paced water sports.

The chain of islands that stretch between the Ligurian Sea and the Tyrrhenian Sea on west of the coast of Tuscany make up the Tuscan Archipelago. These islands are very popular with water sport enthusiasts, especially surfers because of the great waves and high speed breezes that stay here all year long.

The Livorno coastline also has high winds, ideal for creating the perfect surfing wave as does Il Sale in Antignano nearby. It’s one of the most famous surfing destinations in Italy because a special type of surfing wave occurs here. Waves curl perfectly to allow expert surfers to ride the tube it creates. They're short but run at high speeds and could be the ideal way for you to get your heart racing if you catch one!

Tuscany has many picturesque nature parks scattered all over the region that offer visitors a delightful selection of peaceful walking trails and views of scenic undisturbed nature. These are ideal places to visit for nature lovers and those who simply want to escape from the noise and the fast pace of modern life. Those wishing to stay near to one of these beautiful parks have lots of accommodation to choose from all over Tuscany but why not book a stay at one of many holiday villas in Livorno, close to the coastal park of Rimigliano where you can experience the best of the sea and the land.


While you’re on the coastline, why not book a boat ride out to the seven islands called the Tuscan archipelago which, together make up the largest natural marine park in Europe! They are a haven for wildlife and stunning naturally formed landscapes.

If you’d like to witness a glorious sunrise or sunset over the Tyrrhenian Sea with your partner, a lovely place to see it would be from the elegant terraced coastal Piazza in the town of Livorno in Tuscany.

This beautiful winding path, with its black and white tiled pavement, striking columned banister and exquisite seats to sit back in and admire the view, is by far one of the finest in the world.
Visiting couples to Livorno town or the surrounding area have a wealth of holiday villas available for rent to them, most of which have breath taking views of the stunning Tuscan coast.

Constructed in 1925, this architectural masterpiece stretches along the coast and ends at the spectacular Terrazza Mascagni. It has a lovely circular tempietto in the middle where strolling couples can often enjoy the delightful music from it. Casual musicians play here during the day and concerts often take place here in the evenings at sunset which certainly enrich that special romantic feeling that flows through this magical place. As you turn from the sea towards the town of Livorno, you can admire a lovely view of its historical buildings, palazzi and beautiful gardens.

Livorno, used to be known as Leghorn, it is One of the most hauntingly beautiful cities along the Tuscan coast.

There are many simple pleasures to be found here that can help you pass the time, including meandering your way along the seaside promenade that runs all the way up to the cliffs of Romito.