Porto turistico Cala de' Medici
Important tourist port that offers more than 650 berths and all the other necessary services to boating. Near the port you can find a touristic village that hosts services and events that animate every season.
Punti di interesse
Some tips on what to see…
Castello Pasquini
The Castle was built around the 19th century and dominates the town of Castiglioncello. Today it is also house to major events and exhibitions.
Spiagge bianche
Spiagge bianche, literallywhite beaches, is among the best-known beaches in Tuscany, situated on the coast between Rosignano Solvay and Vada. The sand is so candid that resembles the tropical one, even though the distinctive colour is caused by the presence of the Solvay industrial park.
Rosignano M.mo e Castiglioncello
Rosignano Marittimo, situated on a hill overlooking the sea, is a splendid medieval village with an ancient fortified castle at the top. . The original center of the enchanting town develops around the castle of old Etruscan origins.The layout of the walls includes the Church of Sant’Ilario, the two mighty circular towers of the Medici age and other historic buildings.
Going up through the characteristic alleys, with small and well-kept stone houses enriched by balconies full of flowers always in bloom, you reach the top where you are overwhelmed by the surrounding beauty. From the panoramic terraces you can admire landscapes of extraordinary splendour: the blue of the sea, the changing green of the hills and the palette of colours of the roofs, especially at sunset.
Entering the village through an enchanting arch you will find yourself in an archaic dimension in the middle of the fortification with a series of beautiful buildings, inside which you can find the Museo Civico Archeologico Palazzo Bombardieri with a splendid reconstruction of a Roman Domus and artefacts from the nearby necropolis of Castiglioncello and the port of Vada.
Rosignano M.mo e Castiglioncello
Rosignano Marittimo, situated on a hill overlooking the sea, is a splendid medieval village with an ancient fortified castle at the top. . The original center of the enchanting town develops around the castle of old Etruscan origins.The layout of the walls includes the Church of Sant’Ilario, the two mighty circular towers of the Medici age and other historic buildings.
Going up through the characteristic alleys, with small and well-kept stone houses enriched by balconies full of flowers always in bloom, you reach the top where you are overwhelmed by the surrounding beauty. From the panoramic terraces you can admire landscapes of extraordinary splendour: the blue of the sea, the changing green of the hills and the palette of colours of the roofs, especially at sunset.
Entering the village through an enchanting arch you will find yourself in an archaic dimension in the middle of the fortification with a series of beautiful buildings, inside which you can find the Museo Civico Archeologico Palazzo Bombardieri with a splendid reconstruction of a Roman Domus and artefacts from the nearby necropolis of Castiglioncello and the port of Vada.
In the foreground you can see Rosignano Solvay, a town born as an industrial settlement when in 1913, to house their workers, the Belgian company Solvay and the factory designed and built a model town with parallel and tree-lined streets, schools, sports fields and a large theatre.
The richness of the coastline makes it a paradise for all lovers of trekking, cycling, horseback riding and countless water sports, from diving to fishing and from sailing to windsurfing.
For boaters, the docks and boat clubs of the area are an excellent starting point for tours on the Tuscan coast. In this regard, the important sun-kissed tourist port Cala de’ Medici was born: it offers many berths and an enchanting tourist village full of events throughout the year.
Continuing northwards along the seafront, through beautiful coves and characteristic volcanic cliffs, you reach Castiglioncello. . Instead, to the south, begin the extensive beaches of light and fine sandthat, embraced by the pine forest, lead to Vada. Vada is a tourist town dating back to the Lorraine period: it houses the imposing Renaissance structure of the watchtower and offers many services such as accommodation facilities, bathing establishments and a small port.
In the foreground you can see Rosignano Solvay, a town born as an industrial settlement when in 1913, to house their workers, the Belgian company Solvay and the factory designed and built a model town with parallel and tree-lined streets, schools, sports fields and a large theatre.
The richness of the coastline makes it a paradise for all lovers of trekking, cycling, horseback riding and countless water sports, from diving to fishing and from sailing to windsurfing.
For boaters, the docks and boat clubs of the area are an excellent starting point for tours on the Tuscan coast. In this regard, the important sun-kissed tourist port Cala de’ Medici was born: it offers many berths and an enchanting tourist village full of events throughout the year.
Continuing northwards along the seafront, through beautiful coves and characteristic volcanic cliffs, you reach Castiglioncello. . Instead, to the south, begin the extensive beaches of light and fine sandthat, embraced by the pine forest, lead to Vada. Vada is a tourist town dating back to the Lorraine period: it houses the imposing Renaissance structure of the watchtower and offers many services such as accommodation facilities, bathing establishments and a small port.
