Marina Di Pietrasanta: Coast, Park and Culture

When looking for a hotel in Marina Di Pietrasanta, you can first decide which part of the destination you would particularly like to include in your plans: the coast and its beach resorts, the natural surroundings of Parco La Versiliana, or culture and history. These highlights appeal to different travel interests and can help you plan your days around your own priorities.

Coast and nature at Parco La Versiliana

The coast of Marina Di Pietrasanta includes Fiumetto, Tonfano, Motrone and Focette. These coastal areas have well-equipped beach resorts; the services offered by each facility vary by season. If beach stays are a priority for you, keep this seasonal distinction in mind when planning your trip.

Parco La Versiliana is a public park near the coast of Fiumetto. Its wooded area, with pines and holm oaks, covers about 800,000 square metres and stretches for more than 1,000 metres along the coast. These figures describe two different dimensions: the park’s approximate area and its length along the coast. The pine forest has sports and nature trails of varying difficulty. The difficulty rating is a useful point of comparison when choosing a route; the trails do not all offer the same level of challenge. There is also a riding stable in the pine forest where you can learn to ride. Check what is available before you arrive. In summer, nature walks are held in the park to introduce visitors to its flora and fauna. Check the seasonal programme for your travel dates.

History, events and seasonal dates

Villa La Versiliana was built in 1886. Gabriele D’Annunzio stayed at the villa in 1906, and the writer Renato Fucini gave it the name La Versiliana. The construction date, the stay and the naming highlight different aspects of its history: you can understand the villa through both the period in which it was built and the writers associated with it.

Ponte del Principe in Fiumetto was built towards the end of the 18th century; 1785 is an approximate date, as the exact year is uncertain. Fiumetto’s seasonal market takes place in the area of Ponte del Principe. It runs from 1 May to 15 September every Sunday and on public holidays that do not fall on a Sunday. Check the dates again for your year of travel. The La Versiliana Festival features theatre, dance, music, satire and cabaret. While the villa and bridge offer historical points of interest, the festival programme spans several performing arts.

Travel planning information

Pietrasanta railway station is a convenient reference point for getting to Parco La Versiliana: the park is 4.5 kilometres from the station and can be reached by bus or bicycle in 15 minutes via a cycle path. Actual travel times may vary depending on the route and conditions. Allow some flexibility if you plan to take this route.

Discover more destinations: Vignone, Strettoia Di Pietrasanta, Querceta.

Go to the overview of the wider area: Pietrasanta.