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While there are plenty of regular beaches, Italy has a particular tradition of paid beaches wherein you pay a fee to access a stretch of coast outfitted with lots of facilities and extras, such as showers, sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, bars, and more. You can, of course, go to free beaches open to the general public all over the country, but you will often have to do without showers or shade, bring your own loungers or towels to lay out on, deal with larger crowds, and bring or head elsewhere for various supplies like snacks and water. In the famous Tuscan seaside town of Viareggio there is one must-see paid beach that customers rave about on a regular basis: Bagno Maurizio. If you have found a holiday rental with a private pool in Viareggio and are planning on some beach days, spend at least one on this private stretch of the strand and you’ll have nothing to worry about and perfect, stress-free fun on the beach!

If you are very attached to your four-legged best friend and can't bear to part with them, if you're planning on bringing them with you on holiday and want to do activities where they don't have to be left out, or if you simply like dogs a whole bunch and you're booking a trip to Tuscany, then you need to take note of one particular destination: the Dog Beach of San Vincenzo, in Livorno. This dog-friendly cove is a wonderful stretch of soft sand, lapped by clear waters that is made all the more beautiful for all the cute critters wandering around. Dog-lovers who have found a vacation rental in Livorno, keep it in mind: it is a must!

Capraia, the third-biggest island in the Tuscan Archipelago and the farthest from the coast at 54 km from Livorno. Almost all of the island is a protected National Park and there are only two settlements so, while there are places to eat and shop, the reason most come to this beautiful place is to enjoy its incredible natural bounty and outdoor pursuits. If you are a nature-lover looking to well and truly get away from it all, then find a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast, or a vacation rental in Livorno, get up early and take the three hour ferry to the island, and spend time exploring this remote slice of paradise on earth.

Isola di Capraia – or, simply, Capraia – is a small island located off the coast of Tuscany that is a protected national park status and unspoiled natural gem that is abundant in wonderful views, perfect for adventure and rich in wildlife. If you have found a holiday rental on the Tuscan Coast, it is well worth planning a day trip to this lovely mass of land to explore, soak in the natural beauty and get far, far away from real life.

Marina di Alberese is the most famous beach of the Maremma Natural Park in Tuscany. It is located in a protected natural area, which has ensured that it has remained an uncompromised and uncontaminated beach.

Access is somewhat limited in order to maintain the fine white sandy beach and clear blue waters and there are just a few points of access to this four-mile stretch of the Tuscan coast, which is undoubtedly one of the wildest and most beautiful beaches on the entire Italian mainland. Just find a villa in the Maremma area and then make sure to set aside some time to unwind on her most beautiful beach.

Characterised by stark, pale white driftwood trunks lying on the snowy sand and lapped by a sparkling clear blue sea, the beach is also framed by the lush Mediterranean greenery of the Monti dell'Uccellina nature reserve. The whole effect is picture perfect and utterly serene.