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The 17 Most Beautiful Beaches in Tuscany

With all the cities of art, Renaissance wonders and medieval villages, too often we tend to forget the disarming beauty of the Tuscan coast .
Along the jagged coast bathed by the blue and clear Tyrrhenian Sea, natural pearls of rare splendor are scattered, wonderful beaches that deserve to be visited. Today we take you to discover these places: here are the most beautiful Tuscan beaches .
Beach Location, Province Type La Paolina Marciana, Elba Island, Livorno sand and stones
Cala Gesso Monte Argentario, Grosseto sassi
La Giannella Bay of Orbetello, Grosseto sand
Cala San Francesco Island of Capraia, Livorno pebbles and rocks
Follonica beach Follonica, Grosseto sand, pebbles and rocks
Punta Ala Castiglione della Pescaia, Grosseto sand
Baratti Piombino, Livorno sand
Forte dei Marmi Forte dei Marmi, Lucca sand
Rocchette Castiglione della Pescaia, Grosseto rocks
Talamone Orbetello, Grosseto sand and rocks
Cavoli beach Elba island, Livorno sand and rocks
Cala Violina Scarlino, Grosseto sand
Collelungo beach Maremma natural park, Magliano sand
Feniglia beach Feniglia, Orbetello sand
Cannelle beach Giglio island, Grosseto sand
Cala Giovanna Pianosa island sand
La Lecciona between Viareggio and Torre del Lago, Lucca sand
La Paolina beach, Marciana, Elba island

La Paolina beach, Marciana, Elba island

Cala del Gesso beach, Monte Argentario, Grosseto

La Giannella beach, Orbetello bay, Grosseto

Cala San Francesco, Capraia island, Livorno

Cala San Francesco, Capraia Island, Livorno

Follonica Beach, Grosseto

Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia, Grosseto

Beach of Baratti, Piombino, Livorno

Beach of Forte dei Marmi, Lucca

Beach of Rocchette, Castiglione della Pescaia, Grosseto

Talamone beach, Orbetello, Grosseto

cavoli beach, elba island cavoli

beach, elba island

Cala Violina beach, Scarlino (Grosseto)

Collelungo beach, Maremma Natural Park, Magliano

Collelungo Beach, Maremma Natural Park, Magliano

Cannelle Beach, Giglio Island, Grosseto

Cala Giovanna, Pianosa Island

La Lecciona Beach, between Viareggio and Torre del Lago , Lucca

La Lecciona beach, between Viareggio and Torre del Lago, Lucca

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1 – La Paolina, Elba Island
Photo by Ronald Menti. This beach is one of the most beautiful on the Island of Elba and is located just 2 km from the small town of Procchio. It is a mixed beach with sand and small pebbles. Pauline was baptized in honor of Napoleon’s sister, imprisoned on this very island. This small beach can be reached via a steep path or by kayak from Procchio beach.

Where is it : Elba Island, municipality of Marciana, 2 km from Procchio
How to get there: by car to the access to the path but there are no parking lots in the area, leave the vehicle along the provincial road – Get directions
Type : sandy beach mixed with pebbles
Admission : free with the presence of beaches
Recommended for : young people and couples
Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b in Procchio from € 64.00 per room – see the offers

2 – Cala del Gesso, Monte Argentario
Like the Paolina beach, Cala del Gesso is also quite tiring to reach and therefore not recommended for families. There are no services of any kind here, but its beauty absolutely makes up for any shortcomings.
However, it may not be the ideal beach for young kids looking for nightlife and fun.

Where it is : a few kilometers from Porto Santo Stefano, in the village of Monte Argentario
How to get there: by car from Porto Santo Stefano. After about 5 km, take via dei Pionieri and go down to the gate to access the pedestrian area. From there continue on foot for 700 m along a rather steep asphalted descent – Get directions
Type : pebble beach
Admission : free
Recommended for : couples
Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b in Monte Argentario from € 59.00 per room – look at the offers

3 – La Giannella, Orbetello
Source: wikimedia commons. It is located precisely in the bay of Orbetello, an oasis protected by the WWF for years . Its waters are among the cleanest and clearest in the Mediterranean. Here you can eat and rent deck chairs and umbrellas.

Where is it : in the Bay of Orbetello, about 5 km from Porto Santo Stefano
How to get there: reachable in 10 minutes by car – Get directions
Type : sandy beach
Admission : free with the presence of beaches
Recommended for : young people and families with children
Where to sleep in the surroundings : Hotel and b & b in Orbetello from € 60.00 per room – look at the offers

4 – Cala San Francesco, Capraia island
Photo by sailko. Capraia is an island near the coast that is easily accessible from Livorno. The island is still wonderfully wild. Most of the coves can only be accessed by boat . Among all the most beautiful beach is Cala San Francesco, located near the convent from which it takes its name.

Where is it : island of Capraia, 3 hours by ferry from Livorno (crossing cost from € 44.00)
How to get there: from the Church of Sant’Antonio take the path that reaches the beach in 2 minutes – Get directions
Typology : pebbles and rocks
Admission : free
Recommended for : couples
Where to sleep in the surroundings : Hotel and b & b in Capraia from € 65.00 per room – look at the offers

5 – Follonica, Grosseto
Photo of Senpaiottolo ~ commonswiki. The coast of Follonica offers some of the best beaches on the Tuscan coast. Easily accessible from Siena and Florence, Follonica offers miles and miles of beautiful free beach.

Where is it : Follonica, province of Grosseto
How to get there: by car from Siena (1 hour and 23 minutes) and Florence (2 hours and 10 minutes) – Get directions
Type : sandy beach
Entrance : being a stretch of coast, it offers several beaches, both free and private
Recommended for : everyone
Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b in Follonica from € 62.00 per room – look at the offers

6 – Punta Ala, Castiglione della Pescaia
Photo of trolvag. Punta Ala beach is located in Castiglione della Pescaia and is easily accessible from the main cities of Tuscany. It has been awarded the Blue Flag several times as one of the cleanest areas in Italy.
Not far from Punta Ala you can visit other places of historical interest such as the Hidalgo Tower or the Appiani Tower.

Where is it : fraction of Castiglione della Pescaia, province of Grosseto
How to get there: about 20 minutes by car from Follonica, 1 hour and 40 minutes from Siena and 2 and 30 minutes from Florence. Offers extensive parking – Get directions
Type : sandy beach
Admission : free
Recommended for : families with children
Where to sleep in the surroundings : Hotel and b & b in Castiglione della Pescaia from € 58.00 per room – look at the offers

7 – Baratti, Piombino
Photo of Jacopo. The beautiful Baratti is recommended for families with children, as it is easily accessible and also has beautiful natural pools .
On the beach there are some bars, restaurants and lidos where you can rent umbrellas and deck chairs. It is characterized by a breathtaking natural scenery between white sand and beautiful and imposing pine trees.

Where is it : Baratti, part of the municipality of Piombino
How to get there: by car, it is 2 hours from Florence and 1 hour and 15 minutes from Pisa. It is also possible to arrive by public transport, once you reach Populonia station and there is a summer shuttle that takes you to the beach – Get directions
Type : sandy beach
Admission : free with the presence of beaches
Recommended for : families with children
Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b in Piombino from € 58.00 per room – see the offers

8 – Forte dei Marmi
Photo of DV. For lovers of nightlife Forte dei Marmi is the ideal location. The area offers several kilometers of coastline, with numerous services, including bars, pubs, clubs and fantastic restaurants. In recent years this area has increasingly established itself as a destination for Italian and international VIPs .

Where is it : Forte dei Marmi, province of Lucca
How to get there: by public transport or by car. It is 38 minutes from Pisa, 27 from Viareggio and 20 minutes from Massa – Get directions
Type : sandy beach
Entrance : several adjacent free and private beaches
Recommended for : young people
Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b in Forte dei Marmi from € 69.00 per room – see the offers

9 – Rocchette, Castiglione della Pescaia
Photo by Giovanni Pracucci. For camping lovers, Le Rocchette is the ideal place to enjoy the sea in Tuscany. Here you will find the most functional campsites in the whole region . The beach is rocky, and its waters are perfect for snorkeling.

Where is it : fraction of Castiglione della Pescaia, province of Grosseto
How to get there: about 24 minutes by car from Punta Ala, 1 hour and 40 minutes from Siena and 2 and 30 minutes from Florence. Offers extensive parking – Get directions
Type : rocky beach
Admission : free
Recommended for : young people and couples
Where to sleep in the surroundings : Hotel and b & b in Castiglione della Pescaia from € 58.00 per room – look at the offers

10 – Talamone, Orbetello
In southern Tuscany, near Argentario, is Talamone, a small town characterized by an imposing castle that once served as a defense against pirates. Here there are two small beaches with rocks and sand , one located under the stronghold, which also offers an establishment called “Bagno delle Donne”, the other that runs along the access road, and is ideal for lovers of sport sailing. . The beaches are nestled in a nature reserve , so it’s relatively easy to come across wildlife such as wild boar and deer.

Where is it : Talamone, fraction of Orbetello
How to get there: 26 minutes from Orbetello. The Bagno delle Donne establishment can be reached from a small road under the fortress that ends with a flight of steps – Get directions
Type : rocks and sand
Admission : free
Recommended for : young people and couples
Where to sleep in the surroundings : Hotel and b & b in Orbetello from € 60.00 per room – look at the offers

11 – Spiaggia di Cavoli, Elba Island
Considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the Island of Elba, the Cavoli beach is a little gem with clear waters, golden sand and a luxuriant setting offered by the Mediterranean scrub. Not for nothing, in 2015 the beach was classified among the ten most beautiful beaches not only in Italy, but in all of Europe by Tripadvisor users.
The beauty of the place, however, has meant that over the years the fame of Cavoli grew more and more so as to make it today one of the most popular bathing sites on the island: if, on the one hand, this means a large concentration of young people and entertainment. of various kinds (music, bars, shops), on the other hand it means thatthe beach is very crowded in high season and you will have to wake up very early to find a free hole. But, trust me, the early risings will be really worth it!

Where is it : Island of Elba, municipality of Marina di Campo (from which it is 5km away)
How to get there: by car, pass the village of Marina di Campo and continue towards the Costa del Sole for about 15 minutes. The beach is well signposted and there is a paid parking lot nearby. If you are lucky and get there early enough, you can also find a parking space along the road – Get directions
Typology : sand / rocks
Admission : free with the presence of beaches
Recommended for : young people / couples / families
Where to sleep in the surrounding area : Hotels and b & b in Marina di Campo from € 64.00 per room – look at the offers

12 – Cala Violina, Scarlino
Among the most famous beaches of the Tuscan Maremma, Cala Violina undoubtedly ranks first in the ranking. The fine sand of quartz granules and the exceptional color of the sea at any time of the year have made it a very popular destination for seaside tourism, halfway between Follonica and Punta Ala.
The peculiarity of the place lies precisely in the presence of quartz grains which, if rubbed together, give rise to a sound that recalls that of the violin strings when they are plucked: this is a very rare phenomenon and only verified in a few other parts of the world (including Brazil and Australia) and which gave its name to the cove.
The beach has a limited number and can be accessed by booking online at a cost of € 1.00. In summer, there is a kiosk to buy sandwiches and cold drinks.

Where is it : Scarlino, Grosseto (about 10km away from Follonica)
How to get there: by car, take the SP 158 which connects Grosseto to Follonica and exit at Pian d’Alba. From here continue along a dirt road for about 1km, until you arrive at a large paid parking lot. To get to the beach itself, you will need to arm yourself with a little good will: Cala Violina can only be reached on foot, after about half an hour of walking – Get directions
Typology : sand
Admission : free
Recommended for : young people / couples / families / animal lovers
Where to sleep in the surroundings : Hotel and b & b in Scarlino from € 57.00 per room – look at the offers

13 – Collelungo Beach, Maremma Park
Another beach in Tuscany with a very “wild” aspect is the Collelungo Beach. Located a few kilometers further south than Marina di Alberese, it is a very large and semi-deserted seaside resort even in high season. The peculiarity of the place lies in the beautiful sand dunes present, embellished by the classic Maremma vegetation: the place is highly recommended for those who love uncontaminated sites, where it is possible to stay in close contact with nature (when the influx of people is more low, it is even possible to glimpse some fox lying in the sun or other wild animals). Obviously, the utmost respect for the surrounding environment and for the atmosphere of tranquility that characterizes the place is required … If you dream of entertainment on the beaches of Ibiza, this place is not ideal at all!

Where it is : Maremma Natural Park, Magliano
How to get there: we advise you to start from the Visitor Center of Torre di Collelungo, and then follow the A2 Le Torri route for about 6km up to the signs for the beach – Get directions
Typology : sand
Admission : free
Recommended for : couples / families / sportsmen / animal lovers
Where to sleep in the surrounding area : Hotels and b & b from € 61.00 per room – see the offers

14 – Spiaggia della Feniglia, Natural Reserve of the Feniglia Dunes
La Feniglia is a long cord of golden sand, located in the municipality of Orbetello, which extends for about 6km and is surrounded by shady pine forests. It is a bathing area much loved by both residents and tourists (without, for this reason, being overcrowded) since in the vicinity there are many respectable hotel services and facilities, moreover the whole area is of great naturalistic and scientific interest: the pine forest is the home of many animal species (fallow deer, foxes, wild boars, badgers, weasels, plus many species of migratory birds) and plants (pines, cork oaks, holm oaks, lilies).
If you are looking for an alternative to beach life, within the Feniglia Dunes Nature Reserve, you can also come across several ornithological observation sheds for bird watching enthusiasts.

Where is it : Feniglia, Orbetello
How to get there: by car, from Ansedonia you have to take the Strada Statale 1 Via Aurelia and then take the municipal road. The last stretch of road to enter the reserve is unpaved and can only be covered on foot or by bicycle, for no more than a few kilometers – Get directions
Typology : sand
Admission : free with the presence of beaches
Recommended for : young people / couples / families / animal lovers
Where to sleep in the surroundings : Hotel and b & b in Orbetello from € 60.00 per room – look at the offers

15 – Spiaggia delle Cannelle, Isola del Giglio
In addition to the largest island of Elba, the other Tuscan island that makes the heart beat faster for its naturalistic sceneries and breathtaking beaches and the Isola del Giglio, an island that has recently been inhabited of 1,400 inhabitants. The islet is a concentration of beaches and coves that alternate one after the other and you will soon realize it along the panoramic asphalt road that goes around the entire perimeter (think how nice it is to rent a scooter and turn the island on the road admiring the changing scenarios). Among these, the Spiaggia delle Cannelle stands out: a splendid beach of white granite and very fine sand, lapped by a crystalline sea. If you want to live it comfortably, you can ask the lifeguards to rent deck chairs and umbrellas (usually around € 7.00 per piece), otherwise you can go to the part of the free beach and enjoy your well-deserved day at the beach.

Where is it : Isola del Giglio, municipality of Grosseto (less than 10 minutes from the port)
How to get there: by car, from the port of the island follow along Via delle Cannelle. You will arrive at your destination in less than 10 minutes. – Get directions
Typology : sand
Admission : free with the presence of beaches
Recommended for : young people / couples / families
Where to sleep in the surrounding area : Hotels and b & b from € 65.00 per room – look at the offers

16 – Cala Giovanna, Pianosa Island A
small strip of land located just beyond the Island of Elba, the Island of Pianosa is a heavenly place, easily reachable by ferry from the main ports of the nearby Elba Island. Due to its small size and the presence mostly of jagged coasts, the only bathing beach of the whole islet is Cala Giovanna, a small beach with a strong Caribbean flavor. Located near the town and the old port, it is a very popular destination for young couples but also for scuba divers and snorkelers, who have always been attracted by the beauty of the seabed.

Where is it : Isola di Pianosa, 8 minutes on foot from the port of the island
How to get there: from the port of the island you are just 8 minutes away from the beach, perfectly signposted – Get directions
Typology : sand
Admission : free
Recommended for : young people / couples / athletes

17 – La Lecciona, Viareggio
Not everyone knows, but in the dock of Viareggio, there is an unspoiled beach where you can relax and enjoy life by the sea. We are talking about La Lecciona beach, a popular destination for both families and groups of friends, between the city center and Torre del Lago. Less known than many other neighboring beaches, although very beautiful, it can be a valid alternative if you feel like it. to spend a few hours by the sea in a less noble location than others. Little curiosity
Since the 70s, La Lecciona has been named the most gay-friendly beach in Italy!

Where it is : between Viareggio and Torre del Lago, in the province of Lucca
How to get there: On foot, passing through the pine forest of Viareggio, take the Viale dei Tigli (Viareggio-Torre del Lago) until, at Villa Borbone, you can see the entrance to the path to La Lecciona – Get directions
Typology : sand
Admission : free with the presence of beaches
Recommended for : young people / couples / families
Where to sleep nearby : Hotels and b & b in Viareggio from € 63.00 per room – see the offers

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