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Castiglione della Pescaia is a popular resort town in Tuscany. The main attraction is an ancient fortress on a hill. As for the city beaches, these are usually extremely overcrowded. But you can always find secluded stretches of the coast. To the west, there are tranquil beaches of Riva del Sole and Roccamare, and to the east stretches the long coast of the Diaccia Botrona National Park. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-24

Rocchette is a beach being one of the most remoted in the suburbs of Grosseto, Tuscany. Sea water is very clean, and there is an excellent view of the castle to the west. The only downside is that, it is very shallow. Therefore, this is rather a place for young children. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-24

Punta Ala is a long beach to the west of Grosseto in Tuscany. There are a lot of pine trees along the coast, and in the south end there is a marina, wich is very popular among owners of luxury yachts. There are several old forts on the surrounding hills. Casetta Civinini is a good commercial beach with a central location. There are also many interesting options located near the port. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-24

Cala Civette is a beach in Tuscany, which is very sililiar the bay of Cala Violina located nearby. It's not so beautiful, but much less crowded as well. The pine grove is fenced off from the shore, so it is necessary to take your own parasol. There are also no cafes, nor toilet rooms. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-24

Cala Violina is one of the best beaches in Tuscany - wild, free, without sunbeds and other "amenities" ashore. However, the park has cafes, toilets and picnic spots (no fire). The sand is coarse, so the shallow water is always clear. Despite the remote location, there are usually a lot of people - even during the low season. However, in any case, you can always find a free stretch of the coast, - just walk a little to the left or to the right. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-23

Scarlino is a beach in Tuscany being a southern suburb of Follonica. There are not many people, but you will not find complete seclusion. Shallow water is good to play for adults and for children. But as for the swimming, you'll have to walk a little to the depth. Scarlino is also a popular spot for kite surfing. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-23

Follonica is a major town by the sea in Tuscany. About 200 meters from the coast, there are breakwaters appearing at low tide and thus spoiling the view to the sea. This is mainly a destination for the domestic tourism, as the city is not very interesting for international visitors. The main attraction is Torre Mozza - a castle by the beach, located in the northern suburbs of Follonica. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-22

Sterpaia is a natural park by the sea in Tuscany. This is a preserved site of a wildlife with rare areas of sunbeds and parasols. The sand is light, and there are many trees ashore. However, many stretches of a coast are fenced off from tourists. Seagrass can be met in the water, which may be a problem if you prepayed a day on a commercial beach. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-22

Baratti is a beach in the heart of Etruscan Coast. It is a small protected bay - unlike most of the northern Tuscany. The bottom is bad - shallow, muddy and with frequent algae. Around there are great archaeological sites of the Etruscan town. Numerous pathways have detailed information stands. It's crowded during the high season, but you can always find pretty quiet areas. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-22

Rimigliano is a wild beach to the south of San Vincenzo in Tuscany. There are many sand dunes with bushes ashore, while sea water is clear and without waves. The depth starts right from the coastline, so this is not a good place for smaller children. A little to the south, you will find Nido Dell'Aquila being the only official nudist beach in Tuscany. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-22

San Vincenzo is a small coastal town in Tuscany. The central beach is overcrowded. But it is possible just to walk a little to the north or to the south to find wild areas holding the Blue Flag. The key feature of San Vincenzo is a Dog beach. It has a rental of umbrellas with sunloungers, as well as dog sitters and even ice cream for the animals. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-21

Marina di Castagneto Carducci is a nice Blue Flag beach in Tuscany. The coast is beautiful - with groves and sand dunes. There are both commercial, as well as free areas. Unfortunately, the sea is shallow with muddy water. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-21

Marina di Bibbona is a beach in Central Tuscany, recognizable mainly by its ancient fort. The sea water is clean, not overcrowded, and there are some paid areas. So this is a good place with a lot wild nature. However, it worth to spend a maximum few days of your precious vacation. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-20

Cecina is a popular resort town in Tuscany. Marina di Cecina is the central beach with hotels and restaurants. A little to the south, there is a dog-friendly Bau beach. And to the north, there is a nature reserve of Tombolo di Cecina with a beautiful pine grove along the sea. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-20

Mazzanta is a good beach in Central Tuscany holding Blue Flag for the clean sea water. Along the shore, there are many trees giving a space for picnics (without a fire). There are both commercial plots with sunbeds, as well as free areas. The sand is dark, and sometimes there are many seagrass in the water - depending on the wind direction. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-20

Cala del Leone is a small beach in the rocks located to the south of Livorno in Tuscany. The place is picturesque, and the water is perfectly clear. As for the downsides, it is worth to note the crowd of locals during the weekends, lack of a shadow and a large amount of trash, that nobody ever cleans. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-19

Calignaia is the nearest good beach to the south of Livorno, Tuscany. In fact, this is just a gorge under the car bridge. Entry into the water is smooth, so it will be comfortable even for the small children. Shadow from the bridge covers most of the coastline, so there's need to take a parasol. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-19

Calambrone is a beach in the northern suburbs of Livorno, Tuscany. In general, this is a good spot - with sand dunes and good entry into the water. There are both commercial plots with sunbeds, as well as free areas. However, the view of Livorno port does not look very good, so it makes sense to get a little to the north - to the beach of Tirrenia. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-19

Tirrenia is a beach being one of the nearest to Pisa. This is more a residential area focused on night life with a lot of bars and discos. This is the best beach near Pisa, though it is rather mediocre by the standards of Tuscany. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-19

Marina di Pisa is the nearest beach to Pisa, Tuscany. Most of the coast is rocky, though there are small private areas with sand. The landscape features numerous breakwaters, which protect the beach from strong waves. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-18

Torre del Lago is a beach in the northern surburbs of Pisa. It features strong gay community, as well as large wild areas - without sunbeds and other "amenities". However, plots with sun loungers are also available, - if you need it. Coastal landscapes consist mainly of the sand dunes. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-18

Viareggio is a popular resort town in Tuscany, Italy. The beaches are not very interesting, but the old town is beautiful with great historical attractions. In addition, it is located just near magnificent Pisa and Lucca, which can be visited as a day trip by cheap local train. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-17

Forte Dei Marmi is the most luxury seaside resort of Tuscany in Italy. It is common to believe that this is a holiday destination for the European elites. And somewhat, it is really like that. Rich Italians love this beach, as well as Germans and Russians. However, endless rows of sunbeds is not what nowadays may be considered to be an upscale resort. However, local businesses still can't offer a different model of a beach holiday. After all, there are a lot of tourists, anyway. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-17

Marina di Massa is a beach in the north of Tuscany, Italy. Everywhere, there are numerous breakwaters protecting the coast from erosion. Thus sea water is calm without waves and without dangerous currents. In the north of the beach, there is a small free area without sunbeds. All the rest are the commercial plots focused on getting maximum of money during the season. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-16

Marina di Carrara is the northern most beach in Tuscany, Italy. The central tourist attraction is Paradise Beach located just to the north of the port. All the coast is heavily packed with sunbeds, so it is hard to understand how beautiful it was in a better times. As for now, the place is so overcrowded, that it makes no sense to stay here. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-16

Bloubergstrand is a long beach in the northern Cape Town, South Africa. There are no sharks in the water, as it is very shallow. Kitesurfing is the main attraction, while it is hard to swim because of the strong wind. Like everywhere on the north coast, there is an excellent view of the Table Mountain. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-15

Sunset Beach is a beach with white sand in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. This is an upscale residential area with good view to the Table Mountain and a lot of of cafes. Usually there are strong waves, so this is rather a place for skilled surfers. In the winter half of the year, sometimes it is possible to see whales. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-15

Milnerton is a beach in central Cape Town, South Africa, with an excellent view of the Table Mountain. In the high season, there are lifeguards on duty, as well as many cafes and restaurants. Depending on the wind there is good surfing or comfortable swimming. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-15

Woodbridge is an upscale beachfront resort area in Cape Town, South Africa. This is a strictly secured district, so it is possible to get here only if you have an invitation from a local resident. The beach itself is good - with dunes, calm water and canonical view of the Table Mountain. However, Cape Town may offer beaches being much better, as well as more luxury. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-14

Clifton is the most luxury beach in Cape Town, South Africa. It is common to split it into four sections, - starting from the 1st beach in the north (with the strongest waves) and down to the 4th beach in the south (with the calm water). Ocean water is the coldest on the entire Atlantic coast of Cape Town, and even in summer it does not rise above 18°C. But the landscapes are superb attracting crowds of visitors - especially on weekends. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-14

Camps Bay is the most popular beach in Cape Town, South Africa. Cable road to the Table Mountain starts from here. There are picturesque mountains around - so called Twelve apostles. The ocean is very cold, but you may swim in a tidal pool with walm and calm water. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-14

Llandudno is one of the best beaches in South Africa. It is located in the luxury district of Cape Town. Due to the strong waves, it is dangerous to swim, but surfing is very good. As it's Atlantic coast, ocean water is always cold. Surprisingly, there are no amenities ashore, except for lifeguards during the high season. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-13

Sandy Bay is a nudist beach being the only one in Cape Town, South Africa. There are always strong waves on the main beach, so it is hard to swim. However, in the north of the bay there are a lot of huge stones, thus protecting swimmers from waves. There are beautiful mountains around, but ocean water is always cold. So this is more a place for relaxation. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-13

Hout Bay is a fishing village in the southern Cape Town, South Africa. The main attractions are cheap seafood restaurants and boat trips to the island of seals. In addition, this is a world known surfing spot. It is believed, that some distance from the coast, there are the highest waves in the world. Unfortunately, bad chemical pollution often gets to the bay. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-13

Noordhoek is a long white sand beach in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. This is a purely surfing spot, as swimming in the ocean is impossible due to the strong waves. In addition, another local attraction is a horse riding along the coast. A little to the south, there is a town of Kommetjie. Formally, this is another beach, but de facto it is the same coastline. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-12

Scarborough is the southernmost settlement on the Atlantic coast of Cape Town, South Africa. The waves are strong, so you can only make surfing and kitesurfing. However, even when the water is calm, it is better not to swim, as sharks and strong currents may always be a serious danger. It is permitted to walk with unleashed dogs, that is what the most visitors do. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-12

Monwabisi is a beach in the central False Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. This is an undeveloped place visited by the locals only. It is good spot for surfing due to the strong waves. However, nearby there is a large artificial lagoon, which is perfect for swimming in a calm water. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-12

Boulders Beach is a beach with penguins being the only one in Cape Town, South Africa. The colony arose in 1982 only, but now it has several thousands species. In addition, there are many huge boulders on the beach, thus looking like Seychelles. There are few coastal areas, where it is possible to swim. Penguins usually gather on the main beach, which is closed for tourists. You can only walk along the wooden pathway (admission fee US$10) to the observation deck. However, sometimes occasional penguins may enter free beach area. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-11

Glencairn is a small beach in the suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. It is best just to walk around, including many hiking trails in the surrounding hills. As for the swimming, it is not very convenient due to the strong waves. However, in the south end of the bay, there is a small natural pool, suitable for children. There is also ship wreck 500 meters off the coast, which is a popular diver's attraction. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-11

Fish Hoek is a beach in the west of False Bay in Cape Town, South Africa. There are dressing rooms, as well as shark net during the high season. At low tide, you will have to walk to depth for a long time, but on the other hand, there are no strong waves. It is possible to meet seals, coming for fish from locals. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-10

Muizenberg is a popular beach in Cape Town, notable for its colorful boat huts. This is a well known surfing spot - especially Surfer's Corner. However, it is also possible to swim here, - but more likely to jump on the waves. There are many historical buildings along the coast, as well as shark watch service on the beach. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-10

Macassar is a wild beach in the suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa. There are only sand dunes, as well as few abandoned buildings. The locals are mainly fishermen, so there's nothing like any tourist amenities. Surprisingly, this is not a criminal area. But you should understand, that in South Africa complete security is possible only behind the high guarded wall. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-10

Strand is a great city beach in Cape Town, South Africa. It is a safe place in all respects, suitable for families. There are some waves, but these are usually not very strong. The main beach in Strand is sometimes referred as Melkbaai Beach. There is also a dedicated surfer's spot (The Pipe). / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-09

Gordon's Bay is the east end of False Bay in Cape Town, South Africa. There are two beaches with good amenities - the main beach and Bikini Beach. While the landscapes are beautiful, the coastline is rather mediocre and does not worth a visit. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-09

Hermanus is a town being the best place in South Africa to view whales right from the coast. You will get more opportunities, if take one of the bay tours offered by numerous local operators. As for the city beaches, almost all of these are located in the east. The best options are Voelklip beach (in the rocks) and Grotto beach (long ocean beach). / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-09

Cayo Aleman is a large island in Morrocoy, Venezuela. The only good beach is the isthmus in the north-west of the island. While boats arrive from south side of the isthmus, it is possible to swim on the other side. Usually there are not many people, as this place is little known even among the locals. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-08

Cayo Pescadores is a beach in the Morrocoy National Park, Venezuela. This is the most remote island both from Chichiriviche, as well as from Tucacas, so it is usually not crowded - especially on weekdays. There are almost no palms ashore, - only trees and bushes. Shallow water is great for children, while the home reef has good snorkeling. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-08

Cayo Sombrero is an island with the best beaches in Morrocoy, Venezuela. There are several beaches - both overlooking the open ocean, as well as facing the mainland. The landscapes are for very taste, - there are palm groves, bushes and mangroves. In addition, in the north end of the island, there is a lake giving a lot of mosquitoes. The island is large enough, but at weekends the best coastal areas are getting overcrowded. There are two fish restaurants, as well as rental of parasols and sunbeds. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-07

Playa Mayorquina is a mainland beach in the Morrocoy National Park, Venezuela (access is possible by the sea only). This is an isolated stretch of a white sand with high bushes and good entry into the water. There is a beautiful sandbank in the east end, as well as high cliffs in the west, popular among beginning climbers. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-07

Playa Varadero is a great ocean beach in Morrocoy, Venezuela. In a contrast to most islands of the National Park, it is a peninsula, but access is possible by boat only. There is a perfect white sand, azure water and comfortable shallow depth. And after all, there are no crowds, no amenities and no beachboys. As for the coastal trees, there are just a few palms. / read more » /

Published: 2017-06-07