Surrounding area

The Italian region of Tuscany is split into ten provinces, one of which is Lucca, with the city of the same name being the capital. The province of Lucca is among the most beautiful in Tuscany with its coastal region of Versilia, the Apuan Alps, parks and natural reserves around Garfagnana all forming a rich and varied landscape. This stunning area lies in the northern tip of Tuscany and borders Liguria.

Vesilia is one of the most popular holiday regions in Italy and with its long beaches, coastal dunes, mountains and pretty towns and villages it is an ideal location for all members of the family.

Versilia stretches between Marina di Massa in the north and Massaciuccoli Lake in the south and has a very temperate climate with an average of 270 days of sunshine a year.

Some of the most well known towns along the Versilian coast are Marina di Massa, Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Pietrasanta, Torre del Lago, Lido di Camaiore and Viareggio.

Forte dei Marmi is a quiet and exclusive resort which was origanally built around the port from which the boats were loaded with the marble from the nearby Apuane Mountains. As well as the endless beach you can also find beautiful gardens of all sizes here.

Viareggio is a lively place where there is always something happening. It is famous world wide for its carnival which takes place over four weekends in February and March.

Inland from Versilia and behind the Apuan Alps lays the breathtaking area known as Garfagnana. Here you will find valleys, chestnut forests, hillsides full of olive trees, marble mountainsides and quarries, lakes, mills and ancient villages. As well as being a well known spa area there is also a sunken village and an ancient cave system known as the Cave of the Wind (Grotta del Vento). Garfagnana is an ideal area for hiking, cycling and riding and is a paradise for nature lovers.

Wine is made in the hills around Lucca going towards a village called Montecarlo and there is a 'wine road' between the two places called the Strada del Vino Colline Lucchesi e Montecarlo.

This road is located south-east from the Candia wine area and continues from Santo Stefano towards San Quirico di Moriano until reaching the bridge at Moriano It then contiues through Colle, Valgiano and Gragnano until reaching Montecarlo.

The whole area is very well serviced with excellent bus and train systems, shops and facilities to provide everything you need and good schools and hospitals.

Taking into account the vast amount of delicious wines produced in this area and the mouth watering local food it is obvious that this little corner of Tuscany has everything you could ever need.