Livorno- Suggestions for easy to reach beach

[Julesville777]

Hello

 

we are in port two days and would like to go to the beach one day to sit and relax. Any thoughts on where to go that is fairly simple and that has rentable beach loungers? This will be in late October 
 

thank you 

[fredflint]

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g194708-d3369689-Reviews-Spiaggia_di_Marina_di_Campo-Marina_di_Campo_Elba_Island_Province_of_Livorno_Tusca.html

[Girr]

8 minutes ago, fredflint said:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g194708-d3369689-Reviews-Spiaggia_di_Marina_di_Campo-Marina_di_Campo_Elba_Island_Province_of_Livorno_Tusca.html

Not to be Debbie Downer, but travel is almost three to four hours each way, requires a ferry (not always a good thing in winter), plus toward the end of October the daily high may reach 70 (probably closer to upper 60s).  

 

The good news - beach won't be too busy.  

Edited October 9, 2023 by Girr
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[Julesville777]

3 to 4 hours is the closest beach from Livorno? 

[Girr]

Yes, there are closer beaches, I was just responding to the previous suggestion. 

 

There are several beaches in/near Livorno, but I've never seen a "great" one.  Several years ago we just drove down the coastline and found several.  For the most part they were really rocky and no amenities - the locals just spread out on rocks.   Hopefully someone will be here soon with an actual beach in the immediate area.  

[Julesville777]

Ok TY for the information 

 

Can you recommend any other relaxing 

thing to do in Livorno? 

[Girr]

I'm guessing you're planning on spending day one in Florence or Pisa.  So, two other easy train options for a more chill day would be Lucca or La Spezia.  Both are about an hour fifteen each way (granted you'll have the issue of getting to the train station, but second day sometimes it's easier to get a taxi).  If you're not driving adverse normally you can rent a car right at the ship (it was Avis if I recall), and you could also drive to either of these locations, or drive a loop to San Gimignano, Siena, and then back up the coastline to Livorno.  (Don't forget you'll need to get an international driver's license.)

[cruisemom42]

To add on re: beaches, you’re likely to find most beach clubs closed by late October, so it’s unlikely you’d find beach chair rentals, beverage service etc.

[euro cruiser]

For an easy, relaxing day I would also suggest Lucca.   It's an easy train ride away and a lovely little walled village that's flat, unlike most of the walled towns in Tuscany.

 

Another option would be a natural springs spa.  There are a couple of them south of Livorno but it would require a car (rented or car service) to get there.

 

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[Julesville777]

Wow Thank you, the natural spring spa looks incredible. How far of a drive would it be (approximately) and how difficult is it to hire a car service? Thanks so much 

 

[euro cruiser]

It's about 80 km/50 miles from the port to the natural springs.  It's not hard to find a car service but it can be pricey.  I would look at the fee and compare it to the cost of renting a car and driving yourself, if you're up for it.