Why buy in Marina di Pietrasanta
Tonfano, Fiumetto, Motrone and Focette: Pietrasanta’s seaside, with the great pine wood of the Versiliana, the renovated pier and a summer festival that draws artists from all over Italy.
- 80 hectares of centuries-old woodland in the Parco della Versiliana
- Blue Flag 2026 for the beaches of Versiliana and Tonfano
- 5 out of 9 of the municipality’s bathing areas rated “Excellent”, the others “Good”
Here the pine wood sets the pace: you cycle to the beach, and in the evening you listen to a concert beneath the pines of the Versiliana.
Marina di Pietrasanta is the seaside part of the municipality of Pietrasanta and brings together Fiumetto, Tonfano, Motrone and Focette, with a pine wood you can explore on foot, by bicycle and on horseback.
Its green heart is the Parco della Versiliana: some 80 hectares of centuries-old woodland with more than a kilometre of seafront and a villa dating from 1886. Gabriele D’Annunzio stayed here, and the name “Versiliana” is owed to Renato Fucini. In 1980 the municipality bought it and turned it into a public park.
Every summer since 1980, the Festival La Versiliana has brought theatre, music, dance and its “Incontri al Caffè” (café conversations) to the pine wood. In 2026 the renovation of the Tonfano pier was also completed.
Where to buy, and at what price.
Tonfano
The centre of the Marina, with its newly renovated pier, the shops and the seafront promenade.
Fiumetto
Right beside the Versiliana pine wood, for those seeking greenery with the sea a stone’s throw away.
Motrone and Focette
The southern part of the Marina, residential and secluded, between pine woods and beach clubs.
According to idealista, in September 2026 the average asking price for homes for sale in Marina di Pietrasanta was about €6,486/m², up 2.9% in one year. This is an average of listings, not of sale prices: between a villa in the pine wood and an apartment the differences are very wide.
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The Versiliana
A public park of centuries-old woodland overlooking the sea, with its historic villa and the open-air theatre of the Festival: in summer it is the cultural drawing room of Versilia.
The Tonfano pier
Renovated in 2026, it is the Marina’s meeting place in every season: a walk out over the sea with the Apuan Alps behind.
Close to everything, far from the bustle.
- Pisa “Galileo Galilei” Airportabout 45 km
- Pietrasanta stationa few minutes
- Viareggio stationabout 10 km
- A12 motorway, Versilia exita few minutes
What to know, without surprises.
Taxes when buying from a private seller
- Main residence: registration tax (imposta di registro)
- 2% (minimum €1,000)
- Second home: registration tax (imposta di registro)
- 9% (minimum €1,000)
- Mortgage and cadastral taxes
- €50 + €50
For private individuals, taxes are calculated on the cadastral value (the “prezzo-valore” system), which is usually far lower than the price. If you buy from a company subject to VAT, rates and fixed amounts change: we check them with the notary case by case.
Source: Agenzia delle Entrate (Italian Revenue Agency) – guide “Buying a home: taxes and reliefs” · updated March 2024If you wish to let it in summer
- National Identification Code (CIN)
- mandatory for short-term lets
- Where to apply
- Ministry of Tourism database
- Taxation
- cedolare secca (flat-rate rental tax) or ordinary regime
The CIN must be displayed outside the property and in online listings. The cedolare secca rates depend on the number of properties let: please check them with your accountant.
Source: Ministero del Turismo (Italian Ministry of Tourism) – database of holiday accommodation and CIN · accessed October 2026Buying in Marina di Pietrasanta: the answers.
How much does a home in Marina di Pietrasanta cost?
According to idealista, in September 2026 the average asking price was about €6,486/m², up 2.9% in one year. The value of an individual home depends greatly on its distance from the sea, the garden and the pine wood: for a precise estimate, we assess it in person.
What is the sea like in Marina di Pietrasanta?
The beaches of Versiliana and Tonfano hold the Blue Flag 2026. Of the 9 bathing areas in the municipality of Pietrasanta, 5 are rated “Excellent” and 4 “Good” by ARPAT.
What is La Versiliana?
It is the public park of some 80 hectares of centuries-old woodland by the sea, with the villa where D’Annunzio stayed; since 1980 it has hosted the Festival La Versiliana every summer.
What taxes are due when buying a second home?
If you buy from a private seller, the registration tax (imposta di registro) is 9% (2% for a main residence), with a minimum of €1,000, plus €50 mortgage tax and €50 cadastral tax. For private individuals it is normally calculated on the cadastral value rather than on the price. Source: Agenzia delle Entrate.
Can I let the house during the summer months?
Yes. Short-term lets require the National Identification Code (CIN, Codice Identificativo Nazionale), obtained from the Ministry of Tourism and shown in every listing. For the tax side we recommend speaking with your accountant; we can tell you which areas and types of property are most in demand for rentals.
Can a foreign buyer purchase a home in Marina di Pietrasanta?
Generally, yes: European Union citizens buy on the same terms as Italians; for some non-EU countries the principle of reciprocity applies. You will need an Italian tax code (codice fiscale). We often work with international clients and coordinate everything with the notary.
Looking for a home in Marina di Pietrasanta, or selling yours?
Since 2007 we have personally looked after buyers and sellers in Versilia. A call or a message, and we will talk it through, in English.
Sources
The data on this page come from official and authoritative sources and are updated periodically. Last checked: October 2026.
- Italia.it – Parco della Versiliana · accessed October 2026
- Comune di Pietrasanta – Blue Flag 2026 · 14/05/2026
- ARPAT Toscana – classification of bathing waters · 2024 classification (2021–2024 data)
- Fondazione La Versiliana – Festival · 2026 edition
- idealista – prices in Marina di Pietrasanta · asking prices, September 2026
- Agenzia delle Entrate (Italian Revenue Agency) – Real Estate Market Observatory (OMI) · official half-yearly values
- Comune di Pietrasanta – How to reach us · updated 08/04/2025
- Agenzia delle Entrate (Italian Revenue Agency) – guide “Buying a home: taxes and reliefs” · updated March 2024
- Ministero del Turismo (Italian Ministry of Tourism) – database of holiday accommodation and CIN · accessed October 2026