Carrara: Beaches, World-Famous Sites, at Your Fingertips
Before Carrara was a famous tourist destination, it was a borough built by the Romans for their Apuan Ligures workers in the 9th century BC. At present it is a lively commune-city famous for marble in grey and white hues. Many tourists visit every year for its beautiful sites and affordable Carrara hotels. The nearest airport to Carrara is the Pisa International Airport (PSA), about 30 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The busiest months for visiting Carrara, Italy are from June to mid September. It can get more expensive to book a hotel during these months so plan the arrangements ahead of time. The least busy months with pleasant weather is April and May. If you are visiting for wine tasting, the autumn season, September to October, is the ideal time when nights are cool and it is harvest season.
What to Do & Area Attractions
See the Marmo di Carrara and be astounded by the white and grey marbles used for sculptures. Some of the famous sculptures that used Carrara marbles is the Temple of Proserpina in Malta. When in Carrara, you should also take advantage of the nearness of it to the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, just 50 minutes away by vehicle.
Tourists book a room at Ippotur Medieval Resort, located along the foot of a hill. It has clean, well-furnished rooms, an outdoor pool, and features lovely views of the Ligurian Sea. Hotel Rondine is for those looking for a luxurious stay. The beachfront property has elegant guestrooms with private balcony, onsite restaurant, and a garden.