Vacations in Tuscany

Castiglioncello by the sea

Castiglioncello is situated at the Etruscian Riviera in Italy (Tuscany), approximately 35 Kilometers south of Pisa with its famous leaning tower. It is a sunny place with loads of flair and an astonishing cultural and environmental variety. The surrounding countryside is dominated by rolling hills, and the sunny coast is gifted with sand bays as well as steep and lofty cliffs. The 16th century tower and the beautiful botanical garden are two of this enchanting town’s impressive features.

The town is famous for the school of the Italian Impressionists, who started excursions from their studying refuge in Castiglioncello. Among those were renowned artists like Fattori, Sarnesi, Abiati, and Cabianca who gained world wide reputation for their work. 

The town of Castiglioncello organizes a variety of fairs, exhibitions, and conferences, and from June to September the place is bustling with cultural activities and events. Concerts, theatre plays and ballet-shows entertain varied and international audience. The area is famous for its excellent and lively evening happenings.

The annual book presentations around the “Premio Letterario Castiglioncello”, an important price for literature, features famous writers like Umberto Eco, Dacia Marini, and Fruttero & Lucentini, who present their latest work.

Castiglioncello and outskirts is the place in Italy, where many famous Italians go to celebrate their holiday by the sea. Many in Italy and worldwide well-known actors, directors and politicians like Mastroianni and former president Spadolini favourized this particular region, because of its beauty, cultural activities and tradition.

Castiglioncello is easy to reach. The town is situated in Italy at the railway lines Genova - Rome, Florence - Pisa – Livorno - Grosetto. The closest airport is Pisa (35 km). The town is connected to the Italian motorway system at Rosignano (2 km). The neighboring countryside is rich with impressive testimonies of Estruscian cultural heritage.

A small but vivid town, typical Italian and perfectly placed for those, who want to combine an unforgettable holiday by the sea with cultural events and visits to the most famous cities and places in Italy. Castiglioncello is simply so much more than an ordinary seaside resort.