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Follonica is a coastal city that is often seen as the “Miami” of Tuscany, with its modern, busy city centre that stretches to the shore and the bright colours of the stark white buildings, blue sea, golden sand and colourful beach umbrellas. It has a vibrant nightlife, plenty for the kids to see and do and, best of all, some excellent beaches. Just find a villa with pool in Follonica and discover the wonderful stretches of coast that the city has to offer.

1. Carbonifera

Carbonifera beach is a Bandiere Blu, or blue flag, beach located 5km away from the center of Follonica.

In our final post in this series, here are some more of our picks of our best seaside villas in Tuscany. These are extraordinary properties, with excellent views, easy access to the beach and perfect accommodations to return to and relax after long days of fun in the sea. Just find the right one for you and get planning your perfect getaway on the Tuscan Coast.

8. Il Sorriso

This flat is situated in a recently renovated villa around 500m from the centre of Porto S. Stefano. Independent, with its own separate entrance, it is is tastefully furnished in comfortable furniture and neutral tones, with pops of colour throughout. The brightest colours, however, are outside, where a sunny terrace with bright orange terracotta tiles is set against the endless blue skies, clear sea and lush green surroundings. This terrace makes the most of the amazing view right over the water and is a perfect place for al fresco dining with a sea breeze.

Continuing on from our last two posts, here are even more of our picks of the best seaside vacation rentals in Tuscany that we have on offer. If you are looking for a perfect seaside getaway on the Tuscan Coast, these will facilitate long days on the beach, waking up to fresh salty air and evenings with incredible sunsets across the water.

5. Torre Rivolta

This ancient watch tower dates back to the year 500 and has been recently restored, all the while preserving its original architectural features. Located in the heart of the Maremma Natural Preserve in peacefully and isolated location, on a large 200-hectare estate bordering with the seaside, it amazing panoramic views extending from the Tuscan islands and Corsica in the distance to the beautiful hills of the Maremma region. The interiors are welcoming, furnished in a simple and rustic style but with all of the necessary modern conveniences to make for a pleasant stay.

In the previous post, we discussed childhood memories of seaside vacations and the pure joy that they bring. We also showed you how to recreate those blissful moments with some of our very best seaside vacation rentals in Tuscany. Here are some more of our picks of just some of our excellent villas to choose from.

3. Isole

Isole is a striking semi-detached countryside property, surrounded by fields that is located in a quiet panoramic position on top of a hill, 5 km from the sea, in Livorno. Painted a bright red, it makes for a rather arresting sight against the lush green fields, blue skies and glimmering azure seas in the background. Rustic and comfortable inside, the property has similarly bright interiors that are charmingly typically Tuscan.

We all have memories of blissful childhood holidays by the sea, right? Even if it was just the nearest coast for a couple of days, or even a few hours, it was the highlight of the summer. As such, there is still something special about seaside vacations, isn't there?

The fresh air, building sandcastles, splashing about and messing around in the water, going for a proper swim to cool down, the smell of the salty water clinging to your hair hours later, warm sand between your toes, meals quickly followed by ice-cream and eaten hungrily after playing around; there's nothing else quite like it.

Tuscany has a lovely coastline with plenty of great seaside destinations so we have chosen some of the best seaside villas on the Tuscan Coast in which to relive your childhood.