Best Experiences in Forte dei Marmi and Surroundings

🍷 1. Food & Wine Experiences Beyond the Beach

Escape the coast for a few hours and discover the rich inland flavors of Tuscany and Lunigiana:

• Vermentino Wine Tasting: Visit a local winery near the hills of Candia or Luni to sample crisp Vermentino wines—often paired with focaccia, olive oil, and local cheeses. Beautiful vineyard views included.
• Truffle Hunt in Lunigiana: Join a real truffle hunter and dog through chestnut woods in the Apennines. After the hunt, enjoy a truffle-based tasting or meal. This is not staged and gives you an authentic connection to the land.
• Ham & Salami Producer Visit: Tour a family-run salumificio where you can see how Tuscan prosciutto, salami, and pancetta are made, followed by a generous tasting session.
• Carrara Marble Quarries & Lardo di Colonnata: Take a 4×4 tour into the dramatic white marble mountains of Carrara. Afterward, stop in Colonnata to sample the famous lardo, cured in marble basins and seasoned with herbs—a true delicacy.

🌊 2. Lounge at the Beach & Beach Clubs

Book a private cabana at Forte’s exclusive beach clubs like Bagno Annetta or Bagno Piero. Enjoy clean sand, excellent service, and views of the Apuan Alps. Water sports and pier walks add a little action to your beach day.

🛍 3. Upscale Shopping & Street Market

Stroll through high-end boutiques—Gucci, Prada, Versace—and then contrast that with the lively weekly market (Wed & Sun). It’s perfect for cashmere, leather goods, and fashion steals.

🚲 4. Explore by Bike

Forte is made for slow cycling. Rent a bike and ride tree-lined boulevards, coastal paths, or through the peaceful Roma Imperiale neighborhood.

🏛 5. Visit the Fort & Art Stops

See the 18th-century Fortino in the center of town, visit art galleries in Pietrasanta, or stop at Villa Bertelli for local exhibitions and summer concerts.

🍹 6. Aperitivo & Nightlife

Try seaside aperitivo at Fratellini’s or head to the historic La Capannina di Franceschi for dinner and dancing. It’s been the heart of Forte’s nightlife since 1929.

🎾 7. Tennis, Surf & Outdoor Fun

Play tennis or padel at one of Italy’s best clubs (Tennis Club Italia), or catch surf near the pier. Hike or cave in the Apuan Alps, or explore the pine forests inland.

🚂 8. Easy Day Trips

Forte is a great base for exploring Lucca, Pisa, Lerici, Cinque Terre, or Florence. Most are reachable within 1 to 1.5 hours by car or train.

🌟 Pro Tip:
Go for June or September—warm, elegant, and far less crowded than July–August. Pisa airport is 40 minutes away; the train station is 4 km from town (taxi or bus recommended).