Massa and Carrara

Massa is 7km far from Carrara settled at the base of the Apuan Alps, also known as sharp mountains, well-known to be rich in white sandstone. These cities are located near to each other but are very different in principle, They welcome tourists in summertime with their rich marine. You can discover Apuan and Lunigiana territory, thanks to our customized vacation package.

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Visit Massa and Carrara

Why should you visit Massa-Carrara?

The Apuanian coast is well-known for both stone and sandy beaches, with all the necessary bathing formations. As multiple cities of Italy, Massa and Carrara are both rich in history. The Malaspina Fortress is the main castle that gives glory to Massa’s historic center, which you can visit in a couple of hours, thanks to our vacation plan. A must-see, is the beauty of Carrara, with its sidewalks and benches made out of white marble, which gives this city a unique view. Between Massa and Carrara are settled in peace, mountains with clear waters, rivers, and full of paths that are made by tourists that love summer nature and visit each year its beauty.

What should you first visit in Massa-Carrara?

Massa-Carrara has a land called Lunigiana, which is settled between the mountains and the sea, this land extends within Liguria and Tuscany. If you are a horseback ride lover, we suggest you join our vacation package, because it’s part of our plan to visit Lunigiana that way. We will get to see Villa Franciega that connects Canterbury to Rome. When the promenade is over, we will have a delicious lunch on the farm, tasting the typical recipes of the region. In this journey you will get to know more about marble quarries and basins, by traveling through them with a jeep, having the chance to enjoy the beautiful landscapes ending straight to Colonnata to try the typical delicious butter of the area.

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Marble is quarried and used for artworks and decorations. Nowadays, these stones are quarried from the mountains in massive quantities, and the mountains are slowly disappearing. Apuan Alps marble is also used in cosmetics, thanks to the marble dust.

You will get to know more and more thanks to our expert guides.

If you really like to have the best of this city, choose our vacation package and you’ll discover all its secrets. Let us guide you to this amazing city!