Two Days by the Sea in Tuscany!

Two different vibes by the sea in Tuscany — from quiet coastal coves near Livorno to a lively beach day in Viareggio.

Day one is spent at a small hidden cove south of Livorno with my husband, enjoying oysters and a slow seaside lunch as the weather drifts between grey skies and soft coastal light.

Day two takes us north to Viareggio, where I meet friends for a very different kind of beach day — conversations on the sand, seaside food, and a more social side of Italian coastal life spent with friends