The Tuscan coast is home to some truly lovely little seaside towns and if the bright and fun Follonica is the Miami of Tuscany, then Punta Ala is a more low-key but equally charming option. Lesser-known and a bit of a hidden gem, Punta Ala is located on a stretch of the coastline between Pisa and the Maremma Natural Park. Expect a marina full of thousands of sailboats and racing yachts, private beach clubs, regattas, excellent restaurants, seaside bars, ultra-bright blue water and air fragranced with pines. If you have found a vacation rental on the Tuscan coast, it is a perfect spot to go and get away from it all.
What you will find, should you choose to visit, is a town that buzzes with enthusiasts of the seaside life. The marina is where all the action is and visitors are primarily wealthy northern Italians, largely from Milan. They descend upon the town during the summer for weekend breaks and longer stints, arriving well-dressed and interested in peace, good food and drinks, and making the most of time on their yachts. You won't find are crazy tourist crowds, long queues, chaos or tacky souvenirs made somewhere far away. It is an authentic place that Italian tourists have kept to themselves and for good reason.
If you are looking to spend time in Tuscany and also want to be able to relax by the sea in a place where the pace of life is slow and you can truly unwind, Punta Ala is an ideal location. While it might not be as famous to those outside the country as other stretches of the Italian coast, it is a well-kept secret and a charming town with lots of its own unique quirks and characteristics; a real must-see location!
If you are looking to spend time in Tuscany and also want to be able to relax by the sea in a place where the pace of life is slow and you can truly unwind, Punta Ala is an ideal location. While it might not be as famous to those outside the country as other stretches of the Italian coast, it is a well-kept secret and a charming town with lots of its own unique quirks and characteristics; a real must-see location!
