We will be staying near Viareggio the last couple days in April. I expect the water to be too cold for swimming, but what can I expect for services on or near the beach? Will beach chair be out already or will the beach still be free? We'll be staying there just before the May Day weekend. Will beach cafes be open yet?
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23626 posts
Have no experience with that area at that time but would assume not much activity given that it could still be pretty chilly at that time -- not like So Florida at the same time. That areas is roughly as far north as Chicago so you would not spend much time on the beaches around Chicago in late April.
Posted by
OH, OH, USA
1158 posts
not sure about that.
You can try tripadvisor.com
There are mnay locals on this site might be able to help you.
Posted by
OP
Ely, MN, USA
274 posts
What a great website! I didn't know tripadvisor had weather information that was so detailed. I'll be able to use this for lots of things!
Posted by
Florida, usa
51 posts
Cindy,i'm afraid you are out of luck.On that time of the year beaches are not open even down south.You can enjoy a stroll or a sit down on the sand,but as far as services who cater to the beachgoers such as coffee shops and pizzerias located right next to the sand,they won't be open until early june.other establishments further from the beach function normally year around.
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
Viareggio is a dull beach town out of season.
Do you have to be there? Lucca isn't far away.
Posted by
OP
Ely, MN, USA
274 posts
It sounds like we need to change our plans. I have a teen-aged son who LOVES the beach and asked that we try to fit one into our itinerary. But I think we have to concede that we are simply not going to be in Italy during a time that a sand beach (we will be in CT for 3 days) is going to be worthwhile. I think we'll detour inland. Thank you so much for the feedback. I wanted honest suggestions, and I believe you gave me that. We'll change our plan, which is fine. And yes, inland to Lucca sounds like a better possibility. Thanks!!