Tomboli di Cecina Nature Reserve

The Tomboli di Cecina Nature Reserve is located in Marina di Cecina and includes the Tomboli, long cords of dunes covered with dense vegetation that extend from the beach towards the interior of the coastal strip and represent a characteristic ecosystem created to defend the areas cultivated by the sea winds. The Reserve, which extends for 15 kilometres, is one of the most beautiful Italian forests, rich in thick and varied vegetation which differs as you move from the sea towards the hinterland. On the beach lilies and sea poppies flourish, while junipers grow in the low scrub and holm oaks, maritime pines and stone pines prevail in the high scrub. The Reserve offers refuge to various species of animals: wild rabbits, foxes, weasels, porcupines, roe deer and badgers. Among the birds, turtle doves, green woodpeckers, hoopoes and wood pigeons find their home, stopping here for long periods of time.

Beautiful beach section with soft sand. The pine forest directly behind it also offers cooling shade on hot days. There are also tables and benches.

You should be here at sunset. What a spectacle.