One of the advantages of staying in Lunigiana is the ease of reaching the sea.
In less than an hour by car, you can reach the Gulf of Poets, a stretch of the Ligurian coast famous for its beauty and for having hosted numerous artists and writers over time.
The name comes from the Romantic English poets Lord Byron and Percy Shelley, who stayed in these areas between the 19th and 20th centuries, finding inspiration in the coastal landscapes.
Traveling south, also in less than an hour by car, you can visit Versilia with its long sandy beaches and the beautiful seaside resorts of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi.
Among the most picturesque places in the area are:
These villages still retain an authentic atmosphere today, with narrow streets, colorful houses, and small harbors overlooking the sea.
Continuing along the coast, you’ll find the famous Cinque Terre, one of Italy’s most famous landscapes.
The five villages — Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso — are built on terraces overlooking the sea and surrounded by vineyards cultivated on steep slopes.
The area is now protected as a National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Just a few kilometers from Lunigiana is Versilia, one of the most famous seaside areas of Tuscany.
Places like Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, and Lido di Camaiore offer long sandy beaches, seaside resorts, and a lively tourist life.
