HOTEL
Located in the heart of the gorgeous Etruscan Coast, between Livorno andPiombino, we are surrounded by beautiful nature and only 200 metres form both a large sandy beach and a fantastic pine forest.
Just a short distance away you will find medieval hamlets, award winning vineyards and lovely seaside neighbourhood.
We are a modern, light and well equipped 4 star hotel consisting of a main building and five further buildings adjacent to our large pool.
The beaches of Marina di Bibbona have been repeatedly Awarded the Blue Flag and Sails of Legambiente for the quality of the water and local environment.
It is an ideal destination for those who love a relaxing holiday as well as outdoor activities surrounded in an unspoiled nature. Bibbona is located along the Etruscan Coast renowed for its unpolluted sea, its wide sandy beaches with the typical “Tomboli”, its splendid pine forest.
BEDROOMS
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, LCD TV, safe, mini fridge, bathroom with hairdryer and shower or bath.
Standard Rooms: for 2 persons
Double or twin rooms (16 sqm) with window, located in the main building on the 1st and 2nd floor
Classic Rooms: for 2 persons
Double or twin rooms (16 sqm) with balcony or patio, located in the main building or on the ground floor of the adjacent buildings.
Family Rooms: for 3 or 4 persons
Triple or quadruple rooms (24-27 sqm) located in the main building; 4th bed available only for children in bunk sofà.
Junior Suite: for 2 or 3 persons
Double o triple rooms (28 sqm) located on the 2nd floor of one of the adjacent buildings, they are composed of a double room with balcony and a sitting room area with a sofa bed; the bathroom with hydro jet shower.
Family Suite: for 4 or 5 persons
Wide rooms (54 sqm) located on the 1st and 2nd floor of the adjacent buildings. They are composed of a double bedroom with a balcony, a very large living room with double sofa bed, table and chairs, a large bathroom with shower and whirpool bath. Some Suites have a big terrace.
RESTAURANT
The Viva Restaurant offers fine local cuisine which can be enjoyed in a unique and elegant dining room. Guests can enjoy a daily menu with choice between meat or fish and vegetables buffet. There is a wide variety to ensure freshness and quality of the products, often from local producers. A la carte menu is also available.
We offer table service and a good selection of local wines
BAR CAFFETTERIA
It is a modern and elegant bar with a beautiful outdoor patio to enjoy coffees and croissant in the morning, or a delicious light lunch with and salads, pizzas and fruit. Snacks, juices ice cream cocktails and aperitifs in the afternoon as well as after dinner.
BREAKFAST
This is an area dedicated exclusively to breakfast which is served under the open air arcade as well as inside in the air conditioned rooms. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, cakes, croissants, warm bread, rolls, jam, Nutella, yogurt, cereals, boiled eggs, cheese, ham, salami, juice, coffee and Nespresso coffee and cappuccino, american coffee, wide selection of teas and herbal teas.
FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
Internet Point
In the lobby there is a computer station with free internet access at Guests disposal.
Free WiFi
Free wifi available in the lobby area and in the Bar-Caffetteria.
Swimming Pool
The large swimming pool is for the exclusive use of the guests. It offers a children's area, a corner tub and shower cubical and is surrounded by a sun terrace, equipped with umbrellas and deckchairs. We offer towels for guests to use.
Beach Service
Discounted rates with the Beach Resorts Jolly Beach and Alta Duna, which are both located within walking distance from the hotel.
Bicycle Service
Available bicycle service at guest disposal, subject to availability.
Parking
We offer a free unguarded car park subject to availability.
Kids
The little ones can enjoy a dedicated area of the large outdoor pool Crib and baby cots are available. There is a small playing area in the outdoor courtyard. High chairs are available at the restaurant and breakfast room.
Pets
Small size pets are allowed and have at their disposal bowls for water and food.
Beach
The beach is only 200 meters from the hotel, within walking distance and is a perfect place to relax in front of an unspoiled sea. A lush pine forest runs along the golden seaside, which includes many beach resorts and free sea beaches as well.
The beach of Marina di Bibbona, which in the last years has been awarded with the Blue Flag of the European Union and the SAILS of Legambiente, offers fine golden sand that stretches for many kilometers, alternating large stretches of beach and some equipped BLUE POINTS.
Since 1991 it introduced a complete ban on dogs on the beach from June until September. except for a part of the beach between Marina di Bibbona and Marina di Cecina, which is reached by a walk in the pine forest, marked by signs, it is a public beach, so you may want to bring an umbrella to ensure shadow to your "friend". One feature of the coastal area between Bibbona and Marina di Cecina is the pine forest that connects the two towns also called in common speech "Tombolo" it is wide path of several kilometers along the pine forest from Marina di Bibbona to Cecina Mare, and is crossed every day on foot or by bicycle from many people in the shade of a lush pine trees.
THE SURROUNDINGS:
BIBBONA
Known in prehistoric times, and later Etruscan, is situated on a low hill, it preserves the architectural structure of the ancient fortress. In the old town, there are narrow streets and medieval squares, of particular interest, because of its beauty, the parish of St. Hilary, which dates from the eleventh century. The Renaissance church of Santa Maria della Pietà, the prototype of the church from the shape of a Greek cross, which was built in the late ' 400, is located at the entrance of the village.
CECINA
Its origins are ancient, so much so that recent studies and findings to date back to the Neolithic period.
BOLGHERI
It’s famous for the impressive avenue of cypresses, sung by the poet Carducci in the famous poem "In front of San Guido". But Bolgheri has a history much older, with origins dating back to medieval times. Another interesting destination is the famous WWF Oasis of Bolgheri, important wildlife refuge, recognized as one of the wetlands of international importance, from which you can observe the numerous waterfowl migrating. Today famous worldwide for its excellent production of red and white wines DOC that make it the cradle of the new Italian wine.
POPULONIA AND GULF OF BARATTI
Populonia is the only Etruscan city on the sea. Stretching over 80 hectares between the slopes of the promontory of Piombino and the Gulf of Baratti, the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia is a real open-air museum, glittering with ferrous slag that show the impressiveness of the industrial Etruscan village. The park includes a significant part of the ancient town of Populonia, a unique Etruscan settlement built directly on the sea, with its necropolis, the calcarenite quarries and the industrial working quarters.
AMUSEMENT PARKS
Acqua Village Cecina. It is a wide area for the water games and large green areas, the water park offers attractions such as: KAMIKAZE , ANACONDA , Surfing - Hill , Hot Waves , Hot Kids , TWISTER , Paradise Island, to slide, play and relax by the water .
Cavallino Matto The Cavallino Matto (the crazy horse) located in Marina di Castagneto is the biggest fun park in Tuscany, Inside the park there are a large number of attractions of which a boat trip equipped with water cannons called “La Baia dei Bucanieri”, 1 3D cinema, a wild mouse, a trip on wooden logs, all capable of satisfying the family on holiday along the Tuscany coast and for those who want to spend an afternoon of amusement and enjoyment. There is also a restaurant, bar, self-service, pizza restaurant and picnic areas.
WILDLIFE PARK GALLOROSE
It is a Wildlife Park with over 180 species of exotic and native animals as well as 14.000 varieties of plants and flowers. It also works as a farm, family owned since 1770. It includes a restaurant, self-service, tables for picnics , bar, children's play area.
ART CITIES:
Volterra km 47, Pisa km 71, Lucca km 90, Firenze 120.
HOW TO REACH US
BY CAR: From the North: Autostrada A12 to Rosignano continue on freeway S.S. 1 Aurelia towards Grosseto - Rome for about 12 kilometers till the exit "California -Cecina Sud". From the South: on freeway S.S. 1 Aurelia towards Livorno-Genova till exit "La California -Cecina Sud".
From the exit merge onto the old Aurelia road direction south following directions for Marina di Bibbona. After the village of La California proceed for 4 km till the big roundabout and turn right towards Marina di Bibbona and continue straight for about 2 km, while keeping the left of the main road at the first intersection after the roundabout, after about 500 m.you will find yourself in front of our hotel.
BY TRAIN: The main station is in Cecina at 10 km, the nearest station is Bolgheri (2.6 km)
BY PLANE: Pisa airport 68 km; Florence airport at 121 km.
