Strettoia

Strettoia is a small village within the municipality of Pietrasanta, in Tuscany's province of Lucca. Nestled between the Apuan Alps and the coastal plain of Versilia, it offers a convenient base for exploring both the seaside and the surrounding countryside. The Tyrrhenian coast, with its fine sandy beaches at Marina di Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi, lies just a short drive away, boasting well-regarded beach clubs and long seafront promenades. Inland, the village retains a peaceful, rural character, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves typical of the Tuscan landscape. Culture enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Pietrasanta, historically known as the 'Little Athens' for its centuries-old marble-sculpting tradition and numerous artists' workshops, as well as Lucca with its intact Renaissance walls. The varied terrain of the Apuan Alps also makes the area well suited to hiking and cycling. Local cuisine centres on seafood, olive oil and Tuscan wines. Strettoia therefore makes for a quiet base from which to discover both the coastal Versilia and authentic inland Tuscany.