Pietrasanta Activities

Pietrasanta and Marina di Pietrasanta offer the perfect base for you to explore and enjoy everything that Tuscany has to offer, or the perfect retreat for you to relax and just do as you please.

Sightseeing, of course, is outstanding. The breathtaking architecture and art collections of Florence are just an hour away. Even closer are the historic cities of Lucca and Pisa, with its leaning tower, the vineyards of Colle Luccese and the marble mountains of Carrara.

Below are some of the activities available in the Pietrasanta area:

• Bridgewater Events - The company that manages the Pietrasanta properties, Bridgewater, maintains an office in Marina di Pietrasanta that is open 6 days a week. Their bi-lingual staff is available to assist you with any problems and advise you with local information. On request, they can reserve a table at a local trattoria for you on your night of arrival. Additionally, they oversee a very informal program of events during your holiday; an evening out to dine in one of the many mountain village restaurants, a party by the beach or a trip to the marble quarries. These are purely optional events which you may wish to join or not.  

• Sailing - "Club Velico" offers expert tuition for the novice or experienced sailor. Windsurfers, jet skis and other water sports are also available for rent. Full details can be provided upon request.

• Golf - An interesting 18-hole golf course lies just 4 km north in Forte dei Marmi. The club's facilities offer swimming pool and hotel. Clubs are available to rent. A driving range is available.

• Horseback Riding - Horseback riding through the countryside is available on an hourly basis. Trekking guides may also be hired by the day for the more serious.

• Walking - Mountain walks are many, with detailed itineraries provided. Versilia Alta is the ideal base for walkers at all levels.

• Day Excursions - Take a boat trip to the beautiful island of Elba, or the famous picturesque town of Portofino, or the Cinque Terre. Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Siena, and Carrara are all within easy reach.

• Tennis - Marina di Pietrasanta has several tennis clubs with clubhouse, bar and showers. Club pro available for lessons. Some clubs are lit for night playing.

• Bicycle Rental - It is the local way of life to get around by bicycle. Weekly bicycle rental is readily available for all of the family. Family rickshaws (4 seaters) are available for hire by the hour. Mopeds and scooters are also available for rent.

• Dining Out - Pietrasanta and the surrounding area have some of the best restaurants in Tuscany.

• Shopping - Apart from the excellent markets, Old Pietrasanta has some wonderful shops offering the best of Italian clothing, leather, arts and crafts.

• Gourmet Cooking - Gourmet evenings are arranged throughout the season to give you a true flavor of Tuscany.

• Baby Sitting - Babysitting is available through the Bridgewater's office in Marina di Pietrasanta. English babysitters are available from mid-July through the end of August.

• Teenagers - There is a weekly program of events specifically for teenagers from mid-July through the end of August.

• Maid Service - Maid service, twice weekly, is included with your villa rental. Additional service can be arranged for an additional charge, if you desire.

• Opera - The Puccini Festival, an open-air theatre at Puccini's last home at Torre del Lago, just to the south a few miles, occurs each year in August, and features a selection of operas from this much-beloved and well-known composer. Details can be provided upon request.

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