Travel guide Pisa & vicinity
Cold is a Foreign Word in Pisa
From May, Tuscany promises summery temperatures and dreamlike conditions for a holiday with a private holiday home or holiday apartment. The warmest time is in July when around 29 degrees Celsius daytime temperature is reached. The shady squares in the center of Pisa are particularly popular then. Locals do not know real cold here. Even in January, temperatures are still at an average of 11 degrees Celsius. Tip: Owners of four-legged friends can find out about offers for a
holiday with a dog in Pisa & surroundings.
Wines and oils with world-class quality
Taste your holiday with Tuscan accommodation, holiday home, or holiday apartment in Pisa to the fullest! Stroll through the alleys of the old town, order a pizza or the typical pasta dishes. Typical for
Tuscany is the high-quality olive oil. No wonder, as the region is home to around 14 million olive trees of 17 different varieties. Also world-class: the wines of Tuscany, which you can find in Pisa on every corner. Generally, the Pisan cuisine is considered simple. Rural dishes and seafood are highly regarded. The typical Tuscan bread, served without salt, must never be missed. Truffles can also be found in various menus in numerous processing and variations. Classic main courses include tripe with bacon, tomatoes, and onions, Stoccafisso alla pisana (stockfish with onions, potatoes, parsley, basil, and tomatoes), or the Pisan beefsteak Mucco pisano. After a successful dinner, take a walk along the banks of the Arno.
Transformation into a sea of lights
For both young and old, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is the biggest highlight of the world-famous city. But Pisa offers even more. Numerous family-friendly activities await! In the suburbs of Pisa, you can swim and relax on beautiful beaches such as Marina di Pisa, Calambrone, and Tirrenia. Anyone staying in a holiday accommodation, holiday home, or holiday apartment in mid-June can enjoy the San Ranieri Festival, where the city transforms into a magical sea of lights. Tens of thousands of lights adorn the ancient buildings of the city along the river. Additionally, countless candles float on the river, completing the ambiance. A spectacular fireworks display follows late at night. The festival is celebrated in honor of San Ranieri, the patron saint of the city of Pisa.
Pisa: Leaning Tower and more superlatives
Pisa in Italy offers numerous top sights during a Tuscan holiday with cozy accommodation, villa, holiday home, or holiday apartment, such as in Volterra or Montescudaio. Stroll leisurely through the old town, let yourself drift, and enjoy la Dolce Vita. You will discover some highlights right away. Enjoy the hustle and bustle between the winding streets and the impressive old buildings. The famous Tower of Pisa is the city's landmark. It stands in Piazza dei Miracoli and will enchant you at first sight. It belongs to the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, where different styles of Tuscan architecture are reflected. The Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral is a church in Pisa, home to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. The 55-meter-high and 12-meter-diameter bell tower is made of 14,200 tons of white Carrara marble and has seven bells. The church complex also includes the Baptistry, which, with a circumference of 107 meters and a height of 54 meters, is considered the world's largest baptismal church of Christendom. The ensemble of the Leaning Tower, Baptistry, Santa Maria Assunta, and cemetery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Smaller and more charming is the Church of Maria della Spina, which can be reached via the Ponte Solferino bridge on the south side of the city. Here you will find breathtaking masterpieces of Gothic art. For excursions into the surrounding area, the Tuscan vineyards, the beaches on the Tyrrhenian Sea like in
San Vincenzo, or the wonderful cities of
Lucca,
Florence, or
Siena are recommended. Simply book a comfortably furnished holiday accommodation, house, holiday apartment, or villa at an affordable price and explore the idyllic landscape and surroundings full of cultural treasures, beaches, hills, and opportunities for activities and relaxation on the coast during your relaxing stay according to your personal wishes in Italy. Nothing stands in the way of a relaxing trip with beach relaxation!