The Etruscans respected and loved this land: the Necropolis of Baratti, the only one built on the sea shore, in the shade of pine trees and olive groves, this testifies to a complete harmony between people and nature. The Etruscan and Roman civilizations have left evidence imported collections in the museums of Populonia Rosignano Cecina or unearthed in the archaeological areas of Vada and Campiglia Marittima. In Venturina a famous thermal spring was already known in Etruscan and exploited by the Romans. On this coast the Etruscans mined and worked the metal, creating precious artefacts. And, over time, has been passed down their wisdom. The Archaeological Park of Campiglia, excavation, open air, among the most important in the Mediterranean, is a very suggestive itinerary to reconstruct the use of different technologies in history.

There is a land in Tuscany where, in any season, it is easy to choose. For this reason this land is different. It's called Etruscan Coast: here, all year round, the time is a holiday time and desire to find out why in this land the sea and nature, art and history live together in a single, harmonious design. Greedily, the Etruscan Coast is all to discover, and then meet with love  its various souls. The sea, first of all: crystal clear, with shades ranging from deep blue to emerald green, accompanied by deep, endless beaches and reefs that smell of saline and wind, sheltered by pine-woods. A sharp edge of the Mediterranean. .. here, throughout the year, is a holiday time and desire ..   Then, the nature. An incredibly rich environment reveals parks and protected areas, enjoying with care, botanical oases wildlife populated by rare and precious species, a rich vegetation of pine forests and woods that hug the hills. The campaign full of colors and scents, is crossed by the Road of Wine characterized by noble vineyards and silver olive trees, where wines and oils that are renowed worldwide.

When the green is colored blue because of parks and protected areas, wildlife refuges, pine-woods, mark the border with the sea, nature is no longer just a frame, but the very essence of a land. In the Etruscan coast, the fertile countryside changing colors and light, stretches from the sea to the hill slopes and is crossed by trails that wind through forests of olive trees, chestnut trees, holm oaks and cork trees, trails ideal for trekking, mountain biking, horse riding and to collect mushrooms and chestnuts.   Villas, country houses and farms overlooking the green, converted to farmhouses, accompany and comfort breaks of the visitors. The Wine Route, along which you will meet famous products such as Sassicaia, runs between the hills and the sea, illuminated by the sun filtering through the trees and shines the vineyards. Precious jewels, protected and stored, are part of the natural heritage of  the Etruscan Coast and are ready to welcome visitors but respectful:  the Oasi of Bolgheri, beautiful and evocative "wetland of international importance" populated by thousands of waterbirds, with walkways and cabana, and Orti Bottegone to Piombino, where he will meet flamingos, ibises, storks, herons.  

In Livorno there are major maritime events. If the Sailing Trophy sponsored by the Naval Academy, and century-old prestigious military institution, is played by teams from all over the world, in the Palio Marinaro neighborhoods are citizens who will compete on the rowing arms, according to a custom that has been passed intact in time. In the golden light of sunset is the beach of San Vincenzo, however, to accommodate the Palio of the Etruscan Coast, where magnificent thoroughbred engage in the selections for the Palio of Siena. In Marina di Castagneto, in the cooking competition "A table on the beach", the participants propose original and creative recipes. The sea of the Etruscan Coast you live. The fishing, photography and scuba diving, are favored by the quality of 'marine habitat, populated by wildlife fine, specimens of which are hosted from the Aquarium of Livorno. Fishing, sailing, windsurfing, and much more to live the golden sea of the Etruscan Coast .. The mild climate and in some areas particularly breezy, makes it possible, in all seasons, sailing and windsurfing. Qualified instructors and specialized schools are supportive to the lovers of these sports. Great opportunities for sailing and pleasure, thanks to the ports of Livorno and Piombino, to marinas di Cecina, San Vincenzo, Castiglioncello, Rosignano, Baratti, the harbors and the landing, many along the coast, offering hundreds of berths. The center of yachting in Vada and the presence of many yacht clubs, contribute to raising the quality of services.

The sea is the soul of the Etruscan Coast: it accompanies you everywhere. It lives in history, in landscape view, it illuminates the sunset and perfumes the air, you get a view of the sea from the villages and hills, the lapping thick pine forests, ample green space and glittering Mediterranean. White sand beaches, fine sand, or gravel dark, alternate with cliffs carved by the fury of the wind and waves.   The sea is the soul of the Etruscan Coast ... Inlets, coves and bays follow each other endlessly. The ancient towers, which defended the territory from attacks by pirates, dot the coast. Across the sea the Etruscans did their trade and have settled, building to Baratti, the only necropolis located on the coast. The sea furrowed since ancient times, by people from distant countries, races and religions different, still hides in its depths their treasures.