Viareggio Overview and Charter Yachts

Viareggio is one of the most famous and traditional coastal destinations along the Tuscan coastline of Versilia. It offers endless wide stretches of beach, exquisite cuisine opportunities and plenty of places to frequent once the sun has gone down.

It has been a seaside destination for the Italians and the well-heeled of Europe since the 18th century and was known as the 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea'. The name Viareggio means way of the kings and the city can be traced back to the first half of the 16th Century when it became the only gate to the sea for the Republic of Lucca, it has since grown due to a thriving fishing and ship building industry.

The town homes numerous Liberty Style palaces and has been hosting a world-famous Carnival of Viareggio in the weeks before Easter since 1873, considered to be the most important in Europe the Viareggio Carnival includes the fabulous papier-mâché floats parade.

A heritage of maritime industry means that Viareggio is a prime location for many of our yachts to be berthed and is well positioned as a great place to start your Italian charter adventure with good access to Cinque Terre, the Tuscan Archipelago and the rest of the beautiful Tuscan coastline. Boatbookings has the knowledge of the area and the boats to charter for you to have the time of your life. Browse through the boats below or contact us to talk through your needs directly.

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