Villas in Castiglioncello

About Castiglioncello

Castiglioncello is a small resort of about 3,800 residents, part of Rosignano Marittimo in the province of Livorno. It sits on a promontory, the last spur of the Livorno hills, with a large pinewood running through the town. Below, the coast is red cliffs, sheltered coves and clear-water pools, and the sea has held a Blue Flag several times. Our homes are spread across roughly six kilometres, so some stand in the town and others along the coast or inland. About half have a private pool and most have a garden. The resort grew from a fishing village into a bathing place in the mid-19th century, and the railway station opened in 1910. Menus lean on the catch of the day, and the Fish Festival is held each June.

Is Castiglioncello right for you?

Best for

Couples and small groups who like coves, snorkelling and pinewoods

Not for you if

You want a long, gently shelving sandy beach for toddlers, because the coast here is cliffs and small coves.

Near Castiglioncello

• Rosignano Marittimo

  Village whose Palazzo Bombardieri holds an archaeological museum of remains from nearby Etruscan necropolises.

• Chioma

  Coastal stop with a diving centre and a pier for yachts, near the rocky coast known for its seabeds.

• Monte Pelato

  The town's highest hill, with hiking paths, sea views and the remains of old magnesite mines.

• Castello Pasquini

  Neo-medieval castle built between 1889 and 1891; it hosts exhibitions, dance shows and literary prizes each year.

Getting to Castiglioncello

Pisa is the practical airport, around 35 minutes by road. Castiglioncello also has its own railway station, with trains from Pisa Centrale, but homes are spread along the coast and inland, so a car is the easier option.

When to go to Castiglioncello

The Etruscan Coast stays mild almost all year and gets less crowded after summer, so spring and autumn work for walking Monte Pelato and snorkelling off the rocks. A spring food festival and the June Fish Festival add events. Summer is the bathing season and the busiest time. Check restaurant and beach-facility opening times before an off-season visit.

Castiglioncello villa holidays: questions answered

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• Riparbella (108)
• Cecina (73)
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• Marina di Bibbona (40)
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• Casale Marittimo (27)
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