Marina di Cecina: Beach, Pine Forest and Sea

Marina di Cecina between beach and pine forest

Marina di Cecina combines a wide seashore with pine forest, Mediterranean scrub and maritime history. A long, wide beach with soft sand is bordered by scrubland. Along the coast, extensive stretches of free beach alternate with traditional bathing establishments. At Spiaggia di Cecina Mare, you will find wide, dark sand near a pedestrian promenade; here too, equipped bathing establishments alternate with free beach areas.

Beach, sea and protected nature

The centuries-old maritime pine forests of Marina di Cecina are part of the Tomboli di Cecina Biogenetic Nature Reserve. The nature reserve provides a habitat for wild rabbits, foxes, weasels, porcupines, roe deer and badgers. Le Gorette Beach can be reached through the pine forest known as Tombolo Nord; next to this pine forest are three large car parks. At Gorette Tombolo Nord Beach, the Liberamente: una spiaggia per tutti project provides access to the sea with the Seatrac Mover system.

Water sports and paths by the harbor

In Marina di Cecina, you can enjoy water sports; there are also swimming and sailing schools. The spacious, well-equipped marina reinforces the town’s maritime character. For planning purposes, the 2026 bathing season in the municipality of Cecina runs from May 16 to September 20, 2026.

The route “Between sea and river: a walk towards the center of Cecina” begins at the harbor of Marina di Cecina and passes through the Tomboli nature reserve on the return journey. The route therefore combines maritime orientation and protected nature in the same trail. In 2007, the Pista del Mare go-kart track was founded near the pine forest of Marina di Cecina.

Church, towers and bathing history

The church of Marina di Cecina was elevated to parish status again in 1955 and dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle. The bell-bearing structure is anchored to the church above the old structure of the 1775 bell tower. A watchtower of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany dating from the 16th century was later incorporated into Villa Ginori. The first bathing establishments in Marina di Cecina were established toward the end of the 19th century.

Traditions and destinations for your stay

A traditional Ferragosto event in Marina di Cecina includes the procession della Madonnina del Mare. In Cecina, the Villa romana di San Vincenzino is located three kilometers from Marina di Cecina; it is an archaeological residential complex dating from the 1st century BC to the 5th century AD. Acqua Village is a water park in Marina di Cecina with slides, wave pools, whirlpools and plenty of green space.

Choose a hotel to suit your interests

When choosing a hotel in Marina di Cecina, you can tailor your travel interests to specific highlights: beaches and free coastal areas, nature and the wildlife living in the Tomboli, water sports, paths by the harbor or culture ranging from the church to Villa Ginori and Villa romana di San Vincenzino.

More destinations for your planning: Pacchione, Collemezzano.

For the overarching travel overview: Cecina.