Tag Archives: beach

Beat the winter blues, Italian style.

Posted on February 23, 2013 by From a Tuscan Villa

Last weekend we enjoyed the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Every glorious colour, as vivid as can be at Viareggio. The Viareggio Carnival celebrates 140 years this year. Viareggio is a beach resort on the Tuscan coast and its … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Tuscany, Uncategorized, Winter | Tagged beach, carnevale, carnival, Lucca, photography, travel, Tuscan coast, Tuscany, Viareggio, winter, winter in Tuscany | 10 Comments

Marble, Bronze and Beach – Pietrasanta, Tuscany

Posted on January 6, 2012 by From a Tuscan Villa

Still feeling a bit wintry today, so I’m continuing my look back at last summer’s sunshine and trips to the beach! One very hot afternoon we wanted to go somewhere not too far, somewhere we hadn’t been before, with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Beach and River, Days trips, Summer, Tuscany | Tagged art, beach, Forte dei Marmi, free beach Tuscany, Italy, marble, mountains, Pietrasanta, sculpture, travel, Tuscan coast, Tuscany, versilia | 10 Comments

Beyond Tuscany – Lerici, Liguria

Posted on January 4, 2012 by From a Tuscan Villa

As the New Year starts I find myself looking back over 2011 and I’ve realised there were many other places I meant to share and didn’t get the chance at the time. January is a quieter month so I thought … Continue reading →