Borgo Metato
Activities & Tourism
Towns & villages
From Borgo Metato, many historical towns and villages can be visited in a day trip. Firenze, Lucca, and Pisa, are surely the most famous towns in Northern Tuscany, while in the heart of Tuscany, it is possible to reach charming villages such as San Miniato, Volterra, and San Gimignano. On the seaside, it is only 30 minutes to visit beautiful locations like Pietrasanta, Viareggio, Lido di Camaiore, Forte dei Marmi: this is the famous Versilia, which is characterized by vibrant promenades and sandy beaches. Moreover, the strategic location of Borgo Metato allows also a visit to the South of Liguria. Here, colorful villages are shining and overlooking the sea: Portovenere, Tellaro, Lerici, and the well-known 5 Terre.
Hikes in the Apuan Alps
For hiking enthusiasts, there is a lot to discover starting from Metato. The easiest hike is the one that reaches the natural pools of Candalla, in the valley between Camaiore and Casoli. Here it is possible to dive into cold water, surrounded by rich vegetation and rocky cliffs. For a more challenging hike, the peak of Prana (1221m) is an ambitious destination for lovers of the views. From the Prana cross, the views reach up to Pisa and Liguria. Finally, the charming hike to Matanna (1317m), with stunning views over the coast and the Apuan hinterland. Here, it is possible to find diverse vegetation and encounter cows and horses grazing.
Cave di Marmo
Colonnata, Fantiscritti, and Torano, are all part of Carrara’s marble quarries, huge white wounds that open along the flanks of the Apuan Alps. A unique territory, a succession of changing and fascinating landscapes, dominated by the mountain profiles of the marble basins, which have marked the fortunes of this place. Visiting the marble quarries will allow you to retrace centuries of history and discover a world of hard work, toil, and spectacular beauty. This fascinating orographic complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.
tuscan Wineries
The Etruscans are said to have brought both the vine and the cypress from the East – and both have thrived in Tuscany, creating memorable landscapes and many fabulous world-famous wines. Tuscany is mainly known for its red wines and the most famous are Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Bolgheri and the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. In recent years Lucca valley is growing in popularity as exquisite wines have emerged and stunning vineyards have opened to tourists. With its reds from the hills and whites from the coast, Versilia and Lucca offer a new niche for wine tasting all to discover.
Versilia beaches
Versilia is one of the most important holiday resorts in Italy. The beaches of the coast are made up of a low and sandy seaboard that extends from the Gulf of Poets till Torre del Lago, with equipped as well as free beaches. The most popular beaches are those in Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Pietrasanta, Viareggio, and Lido di Camaiore, long and wide and mostly equipped with bathing facilities for families and children. The Versilia coast is dotted with many pine groves, the most famous pine grove is the Parco della Versiliana, in Marina di Pietrasanta, which in summer hosts a famous festival with a calendar full of events.
