Pisa
Destination | Pisa |
Nearby resorts | Vada – 39 mins Tirrenia – 14 mins Viareggio – 27 mins |
Major attractions | La Conchiglia (beaches, outdoor activities), Bagno Vittorio Emanuele (beaches, nature and parks), |
Climate (average temp) | Summer Season 23C
Winter Season 7C |
Transport options to and from the airport (i.e. train/bus etc) | Train- Pisa Central Railway, 1km from airport. Bus – PisaMover, runs from 0600-2400 Pisa airport to Pisa central station. |
Airport website | www.pisa-airport.com |
Tourist board website | www.turismo.pisa.it/en |
Destination Information
Located in western Tuscany and on the River Amo rests the breathaking city of Pisa. Known throughout the world for its famous Leaning Tower, this lively city is an ideal location to experience the beauty and charm that Tuscany has to offer. First beginning as a seaside settlement, Pisa has developed its culture and heritage to offer its visitor an abundance of history and culture.
Pisa’s narrow streets are lined with historic monuments and buildings dating back hundreds of years, still giving the city a medieval appeal. One of the main attractions that entices Pisa visitors, is the Campo dei Miracoli, a central square surrounded by some of Pisa’s most iconic Romanesque monuments.
Not only does a holiday to Pisa guarantee a wealth of art and architecture but offers plenty of opportunity for shopping. Visitors have the choice to grace down the main street of Borgo Stretto, indulging in the more elegant stores or head to the colourful markets opern each day with an array of antique stalls.
If you are looking for a beach resort, Viareggio could be your answer. With lidos, bars and restaurants all along the beachside filled with Italian families over the summer months. It provides a lively diversion on a coastal journey to the stunning Cinque Terre.
During the summer months in nearby walled town of Lucca, there are summer music festivals which attract worldwide famous singers, another thing to enjoy when flying to Pisa.
Despite an abundance of churches, monuments and art, a holiday to Pisa will guarantee a diverse range of activities everyone can enjoy.