CLEAR SEA, SANDY DUNES AND AN ANCIENT PINE FOREST ON THE ETRUSCAN COAST
Marina di Cecina is a seaside resort on the Etruscan Coast surrounded by vast centuries-old maritime pine forests that overlook the fifteen kilometer long beach constituting the Tomboli di Cecina Biogenetic Nature Reserve. The clear, intense blue sea washes a long and wide beach of soft sand, fringed by the greenery of the Mediterranean scrub. Along the coast, large stretches of free beach alternate with ancient traditional bathing establishments. Since 2006, these beaches have received the prestigious Blue Flag recognition every year.
What to see in Marina di Cecina
Marina di Cecina is perfect for lovers of water sports , which can be easily practiced here. There are also swimming and sailing schools, riding stables and a clay shooting range. The tourist port is large and well equipped . Hotels, guesthouses and campsites are often surrounded by greenery. Quiet, lively and equipped with all services, Marina di Cecina is an ideal destination for relaxing holidays, even with the family.
The Tomboli di Cecina Biogenetic Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful Italian forests, rich in thick and varied vegetation that offers refuge to various species of animals. Inside you can find various areas equipped with benches and picnic tables.
Around
Three kilometers from Marina di Cecina is the city of Cecina : a center of very ancient origins. Here you can visit the Guerrazzi Civic Archaeological Museum and the Roman Villa of San Vincenzino , a residential complex that dates back to the period between the 1st century BC and 5th AD. From Cecina you can reach in a few minutes other villages on the Etruscan Coast such as Bolgheri, Suvereto and Campiglia Marittima and the archaeological parks of Baratti and Populonia.
The Tomboli di Cecina Biogenetic Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful Italian forests, rich in thick and varied vegetation that offers refuge to various species of animals. Inside you can find various areas equipped with benches and picnic tables.
Typical dishes and products
This seaside resort is the perfect place to taste first and second courses based on very fresh fish, such as cacciucco, accompanied by the best wines of the Etruscan Coast Wine Route . Among the most important denominations, Bolgheri DOC, Terratico di Bibbona DOC, Suvereto DOCG and Valdicornia Rosso DOCG wines are produced here.
The Tomboli di Cecina Biogenetic Nature Reserve is one of the most beautiful Italian forests, rich in thick and varied vegetation that offers refuge to various species of animals. Inside you can find various areas equipped with benches and picnic tables.