Pietrasanta is one of my favourite towns in Italy. It is on the Versilia Coast and is an easy drive from our apartment in Bagni di Lucca. We usually go just for the day, but before we returned to Australia in June we decided to stay overnight to see a different side of the town.
Even though I go often to Pietrasanta I am still delighted by the lovely streets with hidden corners, great shopping, restaurants and a stunning piazza usually filled with art installations.
We checked into Hotel Paridis and set off to explore the town.
We loved our aperitivo in the piazza.
The town looks lovely at night.
The hotel was wonderful, take a look inside. It has a restaurant, 2 bars, an internal terrace a terrace facing the square.
A turret which formed part of the original defensive walls around the town is incorporated in the hotel.
We walked through it to the outside terrace where we had dinner.
The food was excellent.
The next morning breakfast was on top of the turret.
http://www.paradispietrasantahotel.com
I think you can see why I love Pietrasanta. The historic centre in a little inland from the beach. There is another part of the town beside the seaside. One day I will venture there, perhaps when I return to Italy in September.
There are lots of posts about Pietrasanta…
I have always loved your stories about Pietrasanta and have it on my list to visit when we will stay in Lucca next year finally. It looks lovely ❤️
By: Paula on August 7, 2022
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It is lovely. It is interesting to see how different it is in summer. Usually I am not there for the high season. Lots of shops open just for a few months and the town becomes quite lively. It is great fun, but I also like in the the off season when it is less busy.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 7, 2022
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Pietrasanta is ahidden treaasure, and I hope it remains that way, not over run by tourists.
By: Yvonne on August 7, 2022
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It doesn’t seem to attract many foreign tourists. It is pleasantly busy in summer and still OK in winter.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 7, 2022
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It is such a lovely place to visit – and the hotel looks gorgeous.
By: Kerry & Jim on August 7, 2022
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The hotel was wonderful. I will be back to visit Pietrasanta soon,
By: Debra Kolkka on August 8, 2022
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Just loved your Post on Pietrasanta it looks wonderful & no wonder you are lookibg forward to returning again. The walks you took us on are just delightful. Too much to see & comment on.
By: Camillus Davall. on August 7, 2022
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Pietrasanta is a beautiful town and gets better every year.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 8, 2022
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Pietrasanta is a lovely town.
By: mulinodominillo on August 7, 2022
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It is a great place to visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 8, 2022
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Thanks again Debora , can you please suggest a similar style Hotel in Milano ?
Ciao Richard & Jill
By: Richard Tewes on August 8, 2022
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I don’t know of a similar hotel in Milano. I usually stay at Hotel Aosta, near the station, because of its handy location.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 8, 2022
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WP doesn’t make it easy to comment – BUT I was determined to thank you for sharing about Pietrasanta! I’m itching to return (the last & only time I was there was with you years ago! Grazie for the inspiration!
By: PostcardZ from Victoria on August 9, 2022
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Who knows how the comments thing works?? I love Pietrasanta and am happy I live close enough to visit regularly.
By: Debra Kolkka on August 9, 2022
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Perhaps you should take a tour from Oz sometime, based in the house at Bagni de Lucca, small group.
By: Renee Aland on March 26, 2023
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That is a job for professionals!
By: Debra Kolkka on March 29, 2023
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