Castiglioncello Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Quercetano Bay

Quercetano Bay, Castiglioncello

 hivaoa1 Says:  i love sitting here both when it's windy and wavy or when it's calm and flatit's so much fun 

Hotels  

Leopoldo Hotel Castiglioncello

 1 Review and 37 Opinions  This hotel is quite good and it offers many different services. Located in a nice positions close to... 

Restaurants  

Garzelli

Garzelli, Castiglioncello

 hivaoa1 Says:  it's a very very nice restaurant directly on a beach, open all seasons. it's great to have dinner outside during summer and look at the sea and the sky..They mainly cook fresh fish, (you can choose your own fresh fish before it's being cooked)they also have good vegetarian... 

La Baragghina: Skip the attitude

La Baragghina: Skip the attitude, Castiglioncello

 depmode85 Says:  A spectacular location on the water makes La Baragghina a popular choice. The food is no better or no worse (but more expensive) than other Castiglioncello restaurants. Eat here only if you can stomach their snooty attitudes, which all the waitstaff seemed to share. They act... 

Nightlife  

CAFFé GINORI: Need a coffee?

CAFFé GINORI: Need a coffee?, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  In Castiglioncello this main Cafè is considered like a meeting point. It's atmosphere is quite elegant with a classic style. You can go there at every hour, but of course in the evening is better to watch new people, especially in the summer. Most of people that you can... 

DISCOTECA LE SPIANATE: Dancing in the night

DISCOTECA LE SPIANATE: Dancing in the night, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:   Elegant or casual style is the same, just have fun! 

Transportation  

Walking or to rent a bicycle?

Walking or to rent a bicycle?, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  Castiglioncello is a little village so the best way to stay around is by feet. You can reach every beach and if you want to go out the village it's easy to rent a bicycle or a car if the distances are big. 

Shopping  

Gelati!!!

Gelati!!!, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  In Castiglioncello you can find almost 4 ice-cream shops. I recommend: Gelateria Ice Palace, Gelateria Bocelli, Gelateria Ghost Busters. Try every sort of ice-creams! Prices change from 1 euro to 5 euro. 

TRES JOLIES: Natural perfumeries in Piazzetta.

TRES JOLIES: Natural perfumeries in Piazzetta., Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  A nice little shop in the center of Castiglioncello where you can find the latest news about parfums and sun creams. Sun creams, sea goods and of course natural parfums. Honest prices :-)) 

Local Customs  

Let's go to the beach!

Let's go to the beach!, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  We are used to go to the beach not only during summer months but of course, especially in august, beches are full of tourists. I think that looking at this pic you can understand why:)) 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Time for sun!

Time for sun!, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  Sometimes when I go to the beach I'm sure to be safe form the sunburn, but if you have a skin too white and tender, remember to buy a sun cream before going to the beach! 

Tourist Traps  

Hard to find a parking place in summer!

Hard to find a parking place in summer!, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  In the summer time Castiglioncello is full of tourists, especially during the week end. This village is very little so there are few parking places (one quite big is close to the Castello Pasquini, another one is located close to the Station). If you nedd to go to... 

What to Pack  

Time for taking photos!!!

Time for taking photos!!!, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:   A great digital camera is what u need to take the most beautiful pics of the sea for example, but maybe is better not to take it on the beach, too sand is dangerous:-) I love Olyumpus and Canon digital cameras 

Sea Equipment

Sea Equipment, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:   A good sub always choose a special type of mask ! 

Off The Beaten Path  

PAREI

PAREI, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  For this summer to buy and dress a Pareo is a must, so don't forget to choose yours between many fantastic colours. You can find your pareo in every open-market. In Castiglioncello we have a big open-market every monday morning. 

It's very smart thing to have it!!

It's very smart thing to have it!!, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  Maybe it's not esay to remember to take a cap with you when you go to the beach, but I can assure you that it's always good to have it, especially if you decide to spend a morning on the beach or to have lunch on it. The sun is very dangerous for your head between 10 a.m.... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Surfing in Castiglioncello

Surfing in Castiglioncello, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  During the week you should decide to go surfing. The best place where you can do it is to the Quercetano. There when is very windy it's easy to fing very big waves. Go there for surfing only if you are used to practise this sport. 

Favorites  

Rosignano Solvay

Rosignano Solvay, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  Rosignano Solvay, my hometown is very close to Castiglioncello. You can see the short distance in this picture. 

Strange clouds in the sky

Strange clouds in the sky, Castiglioncello

 Azhut Says:  I think this is one of the best pics I ever took, what do you think about? 

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 there's some pretty shops in the center of the town...the more are clothes shops.... 

 

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Castiglioncello on the Etruscan coast.

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Castiglioncello

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 this is a beautiful spot, the Portofino of Tuscany, I love coming here early mornings at leave around noon, it's so quiet and beautiful... 

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My summer home

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 ..so nice place to spend holidays...i had an apartament here where i usally live in summer...great place ....the best near Livorno.. 

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Castiglioncello - I didn't want leave.

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Castiglioncello. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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