The sea
Marina di Bibbona and its pine woods: beach, sun and shade, ten minutes from the village.
Bibbona and around
The village, the sea, the hills.
The village
Bibbona, first of all.
Bibbona is a medieval village set among olive trees and vineyards, halfway between Cecina and Bolgheri. It is the right base for anyone who wants the sea, the wineries and the villages without changing address.
Stone lanes, low houses, the square and the bell tower: the village can be walked in a short time, but it is what stays with you. From the B&B terrace the view reaches the hills of Bolgheri; leaning out at one corner, a glimpse of the sea opens up too.
- Historic centre on foot
- La California and Marina di Bibbona
- Macchia della Magona
- Market and services in Cecina
From here
How far everything is.
The nearest places, with approximate driving times. All reachable in a day, without moving your base.
- Services5 minLa CaliforniaThe Bibbona hamlet on the plain, between the Aurelia road and the countryside: handy for shopping and a quick stop.Read the guide
- Sea10 minMarina di BibbonaA wide beach, pine woods and shallow water. The coast’s sea, between beach clubs and free areas.Read the guide
- Nature10 minMacchia della MagonaWoods and trails for walking or cycling, just above Bibbona, away from the coast.Read the guide
- Wine15 minBolgheriThe village of the cypress avenue, the wine road and the cellars that made this coast famous.Read the guide
- Villages15 minDonoraticoThe plain town behind Castagneto, with its parish church and everyday services.Read the guide
- Services15 minCecinaMarket, shops, railway station and all the services of the coast, useful as a practical base.Read the guide
- Villages20 minCastagneto CarducciA hilltop village of lanes and views, a few minutes from the coastal wineries.Read the guide
- Villages20 minCasale MarittimoA stone village gathered around its square, with open views over the hills and the distant sea.Read the guide
- Wine25 minMontescudaioVineyards and olive groves around a hill village, with the wine that bears its name.Read the guide
- Villages30 minGuardistalloA small medieval village in the Val di Cecina, with an intimate square and countryside all around.Read the guide
- Nature30 minRiparbellaWoods, olive groves and hill roads on the way inland, for a quiet day out.Read the guide
- Villages35 minSuveretoA medieval village of the Val di Cornia with walls, lanes, olive oil and wine.Read the guide
- History40 minCampiglia MarittimaThe fortress village, with lanes looking over the plain and the distant sea.Read the guide
- Spa40 minCasciana TermeThermal waters and the hills of the Pisa area, for a day of rest.Read the guide
- History45 minBaratti and PopuloniaThe gulf, the Etruscan necropolis and the upper village of Populonia, between sea and history.Read the guide
- History45 minVolterraEtruscan walls, alabaster and museums: a full day among the inland hills.Read the guide
Approximate driving times from the centre of Bibbona. Ask at reception for wineries, beaches and itineraries.
What to do
Six ways to set off.
Sea, wine, villages, nature, walks and family days: this is how the Etruscan Coast is explored, one day at a time.
The wine
Bolgheri and the coastal cellars: tastings and visits by appointment.
The villages
Castagneto, Bolgheri, Volterra: stone, lanes and views to explore on foot.
Nature
Macchia della Magona and trails through olive groves and vineyards, for walking or cycling.
On foot and by bike
White roads, forest trails and mountain-bike routes, for half a day or a whole morning.
With children
Shallow beaches, shady pine woods and squares to stop in: short distances and unhurried days.
Guides
One place at a time.
Sixteen practical guides to the places you can reach from Bibbona: what to see, what to do, when to go and how far it is.
The sea10 min
Marina di Bibbona
The local beach: wide sand, pine woods behind and shallow water. It is the easiest sea to reach, and the most convenient for a full day.
Read the guideThe wine15 minBolgheri
The village of the cypress avenue and of the wines that changed this coast. It is explored on foot, between one tasting and the next.
Read the guideThe villages20 minCastagneto Carducci
A village on the ridge, with lanes looking down to the sea and the wine coast just below.
Read the guideThe coast15 minDonoratico
On the plain between Bibbona and Castagneto, Donoratico is a gateway to the coast: castle, services and beaches just minutes away.
Read the guideThe services15 minCecina
The coastal town with a market, railway station and every service: useful for an easy-going stay.
Read the guideNature10 minMacchia della Magona
The woods above Bibbona: trails, pine woods and shade, for walking or cycling away from the coast.
Read the guideThe villages20 minCasale Marittimo
A small stone village perched above the valley, with a square and a view worth the detour.
Read the guideHistory45 minVolterra
Etruscan walls, alabaster and medieval squares: the inland day that completes a stay on the coast.
Read the guideThe plain5 minLa California
The Bibbona hamlet on the plain, between the Aurelia road and the countryside: handy for everyday services and a quick stop.
Read the guideThe wine25 minMontescudaio
A hill village among vineyards and olive groves, with narrow lanes in the centre and the wine that bears its name.
Read the guideThe villages30 minGuardistallo
A small medieval village among the hills of the Val di Cecina, with an intimate square and open views over the countryside.
Read the guideNature30 minRiparbella
A hill village among woods and olive groves, on the road climbing towards the interior. Quiet, with wide views over the countryside.
Read the guideThe village35 minSuvereto
One of the best-kept villages of the Val di Cornia, with walls, narrow lanes and hills of olive trees. Wine and oil run through the whole visit.
Read the guideThe fortress40 minCampiglia Marittima
A hilltop village with its fortress overlooking the plain, among lanes and views that reach all the way to the sea.
Read the guideThe Etruscans45 minBaratti and Populonia
The Gulf of Baratti and the Etruscan necropolis of Populonia: sea, history and Mediterranean scrub along the same stretch of coast.
Read the guideThe spa40 minCasciana Terme
A hill town known for its thermal waters, with intimate squares and the hills of the Pisa area all around.
Read the guideItineraries
Days already mapped out.
Three ready-made routes for when time is short: start in the village and come back for dinner. Approximate driving times.
- 1 day
One day between village and hills
A morning on foot in the village, an afternoon among the hills of Bolgheri and back for dinner in the square. A first taste of the Etruscan Coast.
- Bibbona
- Bolgheri
- Castagneto Carducci
- 2 days
Two days, coast and vineyards
One day towards Marina di Bibbona and the wineries, one towards Castagneto and the interior. Two bases that are never far apart.
- Marina di Bibbona
- Bolgheri
- Castagneto
- Volterra
- Half a day
Family time, without rushing
Beach and pine woods in the morning, village and ice cream in the afternoon: long timings and short distances, with children.
- Marina di Bibbona
- Macchia della Magona
- Bibbona
Wineries · Etruscan Coast
Wineries around Bibbona
Bolgheri, Bibbona, Suvereto and Montescudaio: four wine territories within an hour. Here are the wineries of the Etruscan Coast, how to visit them and how to plan the day from the B&B.
Resources
Sources and useful information.
The official portals of the area, for events, opening times and updates before you set off.
- visittuscany.com
Visit Tuscany
The official tourism portal of the Region of Tuscany: itineraries, events and ideas for the coast.
- costadeglietruschi.it
Costa degli Etruschi
The portal of the tourist consortium of the Livorno coast, between sea, villages and wineries.
- comune.bibbona.li.it
Comune di Bibbona
News, services and practical information from the village that hosts us.
- comune.castagneto-carducci.li.it
Comune di Castagneto Carducci
The area of Castagneto, Donoratico and Bolgheri: information and services.
- comune.cecina.li.it
Comune di Cecina
Services, events and information from the nearest town, fifteen minutes away.
- comune.volterra.pi.it
Comune di Volterra
Museums, alabaster and village life in the inland hills, about forty-five minutes away.
Where is Bibbona?
Bibbona is in the province of Livorno, on the Etruscan Coast between Cecina and Bolgheri. The B&B is in Piazza della Vittoria, in the historic centre of the village.
How far is Bolgheri from Bibbona?
About fifteen minutes by car. Marina di Bibbona and Cecina are about the same distance.
Which is the nearest beach?
Marina di Bibbona, about ten minutes by car: a wide beach, pine woods and shallow water.
What can I see in one day?
Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci in the morning, Marina di Bibbona in the afternoon. Volterra deserves a day of its own.
Do I need a car to explore the area?
Yes, for Bolgheri, Castagneto, the wineries and the beaches it is the simplest option. The village of Bibbona is explored on foot.
Where should I stay to visit the Etruscan Coast?
In Bibbona, in the middle of the coast: sea, wineries and villages just minutes away. The B&B rooms are in Piazza della Vittoria.
How far is Volterra from Bibbona?
About 45 minutes by car. It deserves a full day between the historic centre, museums and alabaster workshops.
What can I see in Suvereto and Campiglia Marittima?
Two villages of the Val di Cornia about 35–40 minutes away: Suvereto with its lanes, oil and wine, Campiglia Marittima with its fortress and views over the plain.
Can I visit the Casciana spa in a day?
Yes: Casciana Terme is about 40 minutes by car. It is best to book your treatment before setting off, especially at weekends.
What can I see at Baratti and Populonia?
The Gulf of Baratti and the Etruscan necropolis of Populonia, about 45 minutes away: a day between the sea, the excavations and the Mediterranean scrub.
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