Viareggio Pine Forest

Viareggio Pine Forest

Viareggio enjoys not only a great beach and a long promenade, but also two beautiful green areas where you can play sports and relax enjoying the cool shade of the trees: the Western Pinewood (Pineta di Ponente) and the Eastern Pinewood (Pineta di Levante).

The first one is located right in the center of the city and, although it’s the smallest, is really popular with locals and tourists for the many activities offered. Inside there are equipped trails for jogging, kiosks selling drinks and sandwiches, carousels for children, picnic areas and a mini golf. Along the avenue that runs through the pine forest there is also the opportunity to rent bikes, tandems, rickshaws or characteristic “crickets” for a fun ride in the nature.

The Eastern Pinewood is instead the wildest and most authentic one. Spacing from the dock of Viareggio to Torre del Lago, even if lined with restaurants and pubs frequented in the evening, inside reign only peace and tranquility. A long bike path runs along the pine forest, there are also many paths for jogging or hiking, tennis courts and games for children. The fauna and flora of the pine forest are extremely rich and varied so that they are protected and preserved as part of the Natural Park of the Macchia Lucchese.