A quiet and quaint little town, Rosignano Solvay`s location is in southern Tuscany, not even 30 kilometres from Livorno. This easy-going settlement attracts sailors and tourists with outstanding offers on boat rentals and yacht charters, with additional skippered or bareboat options. Rosignano Solvay is a good option to choose as a base for exploring the entirety of the Tuscany coastline.
Why choose Rosignano Solvay?
Rosignano Solvay is easily reachable by land, which makes this Italian coastal town popular with travellers. The "White beaches" of Rosignano Solvay are both the main advantage and disadvantage of this lovely Mediterranean town. Often describes as the "Italian Caribbean" the wide and sandy stretch of beach at Rosignano is the direct product of the Solvay sodium-bicarbonate facility, located just shy of 1 kilometre inland.
What to do and see on your yacht charter in Rosignano Solvay?
Sights to see in Rosignano Solvay include Etruscan museums and the Teatro Solvay, with the wider Rosignano area containing typical Tuscan villages, like Gabbro or Castelnuovo. The main drawback of coming to Rosignano Solvay would be the White beaches, a stretch of coast which is speculated to be contaminated by heavy metals and other harmful toxins, released from the nearby chemical plant. It is speculated that the whiteness of the sand and the extreme blue glow of the local sea is heavily influenced by leaking contaminants directly into the sea. The beauty of the pearly-white sand and the extremely azure waters, which some characterize as Caribbean-like, are nothing more than the by-product of chemical processes. The other side to this story is the result of the PR campaign of the Solvey chemical plant, claiming that the White Beaches site is not polluted, that water quality is consistent with the rest of Tuscany coast, that plant discharges contain harmless and naturally-occurring materials and that the White Beaches site complies with regulations, even being awarded a Blue Flag for environmental friendliness. Either-or, it would be wise to think twice about spending time on the White Beaches of Rosignano Solvay, because of the uncertainty of the whole situation. Besides that, sailors tend not to be distracted by coastal problems and if you charter a yacht in Rosignano, a whole spectrum of magnificent bays and coves is at your disposal, free of any uncertainty and doubt about the safety or cleanliness of the area or the sea, like the Lillatro beach, offering possibilities for enjoying windsurf and kite-surf courses, as well as natural beauties and other facilities.
Sailing season - When to charter in Rosignano Solvay?
The best time to visit Rosignano Solvay would be between March and May and September and October, considering the aforementioned facts regarding spending time on the local beach. The alternative would be to sail the local waters and enjoy the Italian sun, with no concerns about health risks. Spring and Autumn both offer moderately warm temperatures, enough to make sailors take a jump from a deck of a chartered yacht. Sailing conditions during these times are also stable enough to offer near-ideal sailing conditions.