Major city · Italy
Castiglioncello
Half a day to one night: a Blue Flag beach, a pinewood promenade and a few seafood restaurants. Not a base — use Livorno or Rosignano Marittimo for longer stays.
Castiglioncello is a small seaside village on the Tuscan coast, known for its Blue Flag beaches, pinewood and the Macchiaioli painters who worked here. The main street runs parallel to the sea, and most sights are within a 15-minute walk. It works as a half-day stop between Livorno and the Etruscan Coast, or a one-night escape if you want a quiet beach day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, high prices)
- Airports
- PSA · FLR
- Nights
- 1
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- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Castiglioncello113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Castiglioncello, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPSA Pisa International Airport (About 45 min by car or train via Livorno).
- Getting aroundWalkable: the beach, pinewood and main restaurants are within a 15-minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- BeerBeer (draught, 0.4 L)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Castiglioncello to Rosignano Marittimo€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Budget bedOne-bedroom apartment (sleeps 2–4), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel or agriturismo, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel or agriturismo, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PSA Pisa International Airport (About 45 min by car or train via Livorno) · FLR Florence Peretola Airport (About 1.5 h by car or train via Livorno)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Care
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Castiglioncello: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable: the beach, pinewood and main restaurants are within a 15-minute walk. For the hills or nearby towns, a car is useful. Buses connect to Rosignano Marittimo and Livorno.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Livorno
goDoor to door: 30 min
Train from Castiglioncello station, about 15 min
For the Terrazza Mascagni, the Venezia Nuova district and seafood.
Rosignano Marittimo
goDoor to door: 20 min
Bus or car, about 10 min
Hilltop medieval village with a castle and views.
Volterra
goDoor to door: 1 h
Car via the SS1 and SP15, about 45 min
Etruscan walls, Roman theatre and alabaster workshops.
San Gimignano
cautionDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via the SS1 and SS68, about 1 h
Crowded in summer; go early or late.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre
Close to the beach and restaurants; mostly apartments and small hotels.
Agriturismi in the hills
A 10–15 minute drive inland; quieter, with sea views and pools.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel or agriturismo1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Train from Pisa airport to Castiglioncello, one way2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Parking per day (high season)1 × €15 | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €41 |
| Trip total≈ €223 per person per day, bed included | €446≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Gelato (two scoops) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Seafood pasta at a restaurant | €14–22 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Beer (draught, 0.4 L) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Taxi from Castiglioncello to Rosignano Marittimo | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
| Train Castiglioncello → Livorno, one way | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking in summer is tight: arrive early or use the paid lots near the beach.
- Many restaurants close for a midweek day in low season; check ahead.
- The beach gets packed on July and August weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU-wide emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU-wide emergency112
Embassy
The US consulate is in Florence; most other countries have consulates in Florence or Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pisa airport → Castiglioncello, train: about €10 (≈ US$12), 45 min (check)
- Castiglioncello → Livorno, train: about €3.50 (≈ US$5), 15 min
- Taxi from Castiglioncello to Rosignano Marittimo: €15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Per favore — Please (pair fa-vo-reh)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
- Dov'è la spiaggia? — Where is the beach? (doh-veh lah spee-ah-jah)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel kohn-toh pair fa-vo-reh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Castiglioncello. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, high prices) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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