Italian beach resort Viareggio is a real gem under the Tuscan sun

Steve Cummins visits Viareggio, the resort that is just a short hop to cultural hubs like Florence, Pisa and the incredibly pretty Cinque Terre.

ONE of the first things you notice whilst walking the narrow streets of Viareggio is how few English-speaking holidaymakers you are amongst.

Despite its unending stretch of sandy beaches, boutique shops, millionaire yachts and fine restaurants, this Versilia Riviera seaside resort in Northern Tuscany remains something of a hidden gem as far as Irish and British tourists are concerned.