7 days in Versilia and 7 things to do
unusual itineraries: the sea, nature and the most beautiful villages
1. Take a bicycle and go from the pier of Forte dei Marmi to the pier of Viareggio
A long cycle path – 12 km of the Ciclovia Tirrenica – linking Viareggio to Forte dei Marmi, passing by the three piers of the Forte di Marina di Pietrasanta and Lido di Camaiore and then down to the pier and port of Viareggio for an afternoon by the sea.
2. Rent a canoe at the Oasi Lipu of Massaciuccoli
This is the best way to immerse yourself in the oasis’ reeds, fishermen’s scales and canals and observe the lake’s birds. From Massarosa follow the signs for Massaciuccoli and the LIPU Oasis
3. A ride to Serchio’s mouth
To enjoy the dunes and the pine forest, the Mediterranean maquis and a very long free beach. Go south past Viareggio on the tracks through the Levante pine forest, past Marina di Torre del Lago on the white road by the sea and to the mouth of the Serchio river.
4. A walk in Viareggio
Enjoy an Art Nouveau stroll among Viareggio’s historic buildings with a stop at Caffè Margherita
5. Pietrasanta visit
A coffee in the Piazza and then a stroll around the shops and galleries; treat yourself to a visit to the Cathedral, the nearby Cloister of Sant’Agostino and the Museo dei Bozzetti, and then scout around the city for works left behind by Botero, Mitoraj and many other artists who have lived and worked in Little Athens.
6. A trip to Casoli of Camaiore
Casoli di Camaiore is known as the town of graffiti: the streets, the walls of the houses, doors and windows, are adorned with marvellous graffiti to be discovered by strolling freely through the town.
7. A dip in the Malbacco pools
An idea for the summer if you are looking for a bit of refreshment and a day different from those spent on the beach under the umbrella; a bit of adventure with a packed lunch, a towel and a change of clothes in your backpack.
for more ideas read also: VERSILIA IN 10 UNUSUAL ITINERARIES: THE SEA, NATURE AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES
