What coast is Tuscany on?
What coast is Tuscany on? The Etruscan Coast – from Livorno to Baratti Gulf To the south you find long golden beaches that are perfect for families – both free beaches and those with bathing establishments: Vada, Cecina, Marina di Bibbona, Marina di Castagneto Carducci, San Vincenzo.
What part of Italy is considered Tuscany?
Tuscany is made up of ten provinces: Florence, Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno, Lucca, Massa Carrara, Pisa, Pistoia, Prato and Siena. Any town you'll be in will be listed essentially under one of these provinces which are the political sub-divisions of the Region of Tuscany and you can see them in this map.
What is the closest major city to Tuscany?
Florence is the capital city of Tuscany, so Florence is within Tuscany, while Rome is to the south of it, in the region of Lazio.
Can you visit Cinque Terre from Tuscany?
The Cinque Terre is only a few kilometers away from the Tuscan border, so many travellers visit Tuscany before or after the Cinque Terre.
How many days in Tuscany is enough?
You really need a whole week to see a good chunk of Tuscany. However, if you can stay longer, this itinerary can be extended to two weeks by adding on days in Lucca, Cinque Terre and Rome.
Do you need a car in Tuscany?
If you like to play things by ear; to be able to and get out or stay in on a whim, you're going to need a car. In fact, you're going to miss out on so much of the experience of Tuscany and the romance of the area, if you don't have your own transport.
What is the best time of year to go to Tuscany?
The best times to visit Tuscany are between late September and October and between April and May. During these months, travelers will find comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds at the major sights. As expected, summer ushers in high temperatures and heavy crowds.
Are Florence and Tuscany close to each other?
Florence is in the center of Tuscany, from here is easy to reach the near Chianti countryside and the other internal cities such as Siena and Lucca, also the coast is not too far and in a few hours of travel you can enjoy the wonderful Tuscan sea.
Why is Tuscany so special?
Tuscany has an immense cultural and artistic heritage, expressed in the region's churches, palaces, art galleries, museums, villages, and piazzas. Many of these artifacts are found in the main cities, such as Florence and Siena, but also in smaller villages scattered around the region, such as San Gimignano.