Torre Mozza Beach

Golfo di Follonica, Maremma

An early January afternoon photo of the tower and beach

Torre Mozza beach is situated along the beautiful etruscan coast in Maremma Livornese, within the nature park of Parco Costiero Della Sterpaia and the Golf of Follonica.

It is a public beach, with a beautiful long wide stretch of fine sand and takes its name from its medieval tower.

It was awarded the "Bandiera Blu", a Blue Flag, in 2008.

View of the beach with the town of Follonica in the distance

Getting there

The beach is a short distance from either Pratoranieri, Follonica or Riotorto. Take the junction off the SS1 Aurelia for Follonica nord - north Follonica - from where it is well signposted.

Refreshments

The bar adjoining the tower is open in the summer season.

Car and camper van parking

At the time of writing (Jan 2009) there is currently a free car park directly behind the beach, but preparations are well underway to change it to pay and display, which I suspect will be ready for the summer 2009 season. The fees will apply from 0800 to 2000 hours and the displayed tariffs for 'normal' times are:

1 hour - €1,10
5 hours - €4,00
12 hours - €7,50

Reduced rates apply for off season etc days but I have to admit it is not that straightforward from the information listed which are which.

NOTE The machines are coins only.

There is also a separate camper van parking area, which is already pay & display. But be aware that there are signs everywhere advising that it is not permissible to open out any awnings, put out table and chairs, or light fires.

Satellite view of the beach

For a satellite view of the beach and location of the car parking areas etc click here.

View of the beach immediately north of the tower

To view more photographs of the beach click here.

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