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It is a sea-side resort located at only 11km from
Pisa.
It can be reached taking the Viale D’Annunzio, which follows the
bank of the Arno river. This inhabited centre, located right South
of the fork of the Arno, arose as a sea-side resort in the second
half of the 1800s. Travelling on the Viale D’Annunzio, at about half
way between Pisa and Marina di Pisa, at the level of the San Pietro
a Grado center, we recommend to visit the attractive San Pietro
basilica, which is located next to an ancient call on the fork of
the river; according to history, San Pietro decided to build it when
he landed here during a trip to Rome.
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North to the fork of the Arno river, the Mediterranean maquis of the
ex Presidential Estate, now part of the regional natural reserve of
“Migliarino San Rossore Massaciuccoli
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separates itself from the sandy shore. Marina di Pisa is
characterised by the presence of many Liberty style buildings in an
urban landscape marked by three squares by the sea, connected to one
another by three streets running parallel to the coast and
intersected by several streets at right angles. An extended pinewood
stretches itself behind the residential area.
Marina di Pisa has small beaches protected from rough sea by strong
breaking water dams.
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To
the South, the sandy stretch becomes more consistent and is the base
for sea-side resorts and tourist structures. Marina di Pisa offers
the possibility to benefit from many moorings along the Arno river,
with nautical support centers.
The project related to the construction of a tourist port on the
fork of the Arno river is about to get started.
The town offers a quiet, comfortable and varied stay, whether in
hotel or camping. There are several trendy night clubs.
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The Apuan Alps
and the long curve of the coast of San Rossore enclose it in a
beautiful scenery.
There are various motor boat tours possible, from Bocca d'Arno to
the Cinque Terre,
to the Isola Capraia
and the Isola Elba
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The Coast