San Vincenzo - the heart of Tuscany on the Etruscan Coast

Tuscany is a picturesque region full of vineyards, olive groves and medieval towns built on the hills. The heart of Tuscany is the town of San Vincenzo on the west coast of Italy. This part of the region is famous primarily for sailing, excellent wines and excellent olives.

San Vincenzo is part of the province of Livorno and lies approximately 130 km southwest of Florence. The town is located on the stretch of coast known as Costa Etrusca (Etruscan Coast) . The name was given in honor of the first settlers. San Vincenzo is considered one of the best sailing ports in the region.

Scenic road to San Vincenzo

The best way to get to San Vincenzo is by car. Thanks to this, it will be an opportunity to admire the beautiful Tuscan landscapes. To get to the town, you must first drive to Livorno - the largest town in the area.

The nearest international airport, Galileo Galilei, is in Pisa , approximately 70 km north of San Vincenzo. From there, you can continue your journey by bus, train or rental car.

Traveling by car from the north, you can get to San Vincenzo by the free expressway (the so-called superstrade ). During this ride you will quickly be amazed by the surrounding pine forests, the sapphire sea visible from a distance, picturesque hills and vineyards. When traveling from Rome, we have to take the highway to Civitavecchia and then take the local roads.

San Vincenzo - not only for sunbathers and gourmets

San Vincenzo is located in the area of many archaeological excavations testifying to the ancient ancestors inhabiting this region. These included the ancient Etruscan and ancient Roman civilizations. The area is also famous for the nearby Rimigiliano Park , where you can find unique flowers (e.g. water lilies) and various tree species such as pines, oaks and elms.

San Vincenzo is also the most beautiful beaches in Tuscany. They cover 10 km of the coast adjacent to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Thanks to the mineral properties of the soil, the local beaches are white, sandy, and at the same time not very wide. Since 2006, the beaches around San Vincenzo have received the international "Blue Flag" certificate every year, which is awarded only to those bathing sites that meet the highest environmental and safety criteria.

The main buildings of San Vincenzo are concentrated along the beaches. They are mainly dominated by holiday apartments, summer residences and hotels. The central street of the town is closed to car traffic. There are bars and restaurants next to it. An underground car park has been built right next to it, with alleys and scenic routes from which you can admire the yacht port .

The Tuscany region, which includes San Vincenzo, is famous for its fine wines . In restaurants, they are served with almost every dish. When traveling through the region, it is worth trying dishes prepared with fresh seafood , as well as regional pizza and typical Italian antipassti, served in small portions.

While relaxing in San Vincenzo, it is also worth going to the nearby towns and seeing, for example, the white Rosignano Solvay beach , visiting Volterra and charming San Gimignano.

Campsites around San Vincenzo

San Vincenzo is a typical tourist town. We can easily find a hotel or apartment here. All those who love to rest close to nature, and at the same time value convenience and comfort, will surely be interested in Camping Village Park Albatros , hidden among pine forests.

The complex is situated close to the sandy beach and the sea, not far from San Vincenzo. There you can relax by one of the five swimming pools , which include 3 "lagoons" for children and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The campsite also has souvenir shops, several restaurants, a supermarket, an ice cream parlor and a bar. There is a mini club for children, while young people can spend time in the junior club, and in the evening - at discos.

The campground offers luxurious and comfortable holiday homes , Serengeti Safari Tents and luxury glamping tents. Thanks to the attractions offered by the camping, your stay in San Vincenzo can gain even more charm.