Marina di Massa: All you need to know
The art nouveau architecture and deco style along the cost , represent the turistic tradition of Marina di Massa. In summer the beaches explode with the bright colours of endless rows of beach umbrellas and sunbeds put at disposal by well-equipped beach establishments. In the shade of the coastal pinewood , pleasant hotels, camping, residences and restaurants are placed all along the coast.
The traditional cuisine is still strong and can be enjoyed in many restaurants , while drinking the local white Candia wine.This is a DOC wine with a distinctive flavour , ideal for fish dishes and the sweeter one for desserts.
There is a variety of sports facilities in the zone: the usual swimming, sailing but also tennis, with a large number of clubs with open air and indoor courts equipped for evening matches, skating, horse-riding, volley-ball, basket-ball, football, baseball and fishing. The night life is first class with discos and night clubs where shows and concerts with famous singers and entertainers are organised.
During the summer period ( June-September ) the Azienda di Promozione Turistica in collaboration with the town administrative body and the other local authorities and organizations prepare a season of Theatre , concerts, art exhibition and folklore events. For the joy of children and those looking for an original way to get places, the tourist train can be a fun way to visit the typical areas outside town.
The end of summer event is particularly famous , when Marina di Massa organises a farewell ceremony for the tourists , culminating in an impressive firework display.
What to see in the Surroundings
We have selected 4 interesting things to see nearby.
If four are few and are not enough for you then read our posts , you will find many ideas to spend your holiday in Versilia with your family, alone, as a couple or with your friends.
Carnival of Italy with its splendid parades of wagons, fireworks, is held every year between February / March along the promenade of Viareggio.
The most exciting European event for comics, animation, role-playing and table games, video games and fantasy.
Every year between August and September, in the fair complex of Marina di Carrara, is held the largest and most important beer festival in pure German style.
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Marina di Massa How to reach:
by Car
Tramite autostrada è raggiungibile dal sud, attraverso Autosole A1, fino a Firenze, e poi attraverso la Firenze Mare A11 e la Livorno-Genova A12. Dal Nord attraverso Autosole A1 fino a Parma e poi l'autostrada della Cisa A15 fino a S. Stefano, e quindi A12 Genova-Livorno. Through motorway is reachable from SOUTH, through Autosole A1, as far as Firenze and then through the Firenze Mare A11 and the Livorno-Genova A12. From NORTH through Autosole A1 as far as Parma and then through the Cisa A15 to S.Stefano, and then through the A12 Genova-Livorno.
Tollhouse: Massa
by Train
- Line: Ventimiglia-Torino-Genova-Pisa-Firenze-Roma
- Line : Genova-Parma-Bologna
- Line : Livorno-Milano
- Railway station of Massa Centro
by Plane
The international airports in Pisa, Genoa and Florence provide reliable transport to the main city.