10 Pisa slices TRAVEL AROUND

MARKET CULTURE

Markets are set up on the streets of Pisa fairly regularly, including a food market in the Mercato delle Vettovaglie.

SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP

High street favourites including H&M, Zara and Sephora are on the Corso Italia.

ROOFTOP DRINKS

Sip an Aperol on the roof terrace of the four-star Grand Hotel Duomo, just a stone’s throw from the Leaning Tower.

PEOPLE WATCHING

Pisa is heaven for an avid people watcher like me! Pull up a chair at restaurant Antica Bottega di Pisa, order a cappuccino and a tiramisu, and watch the world go by.

ENJOY THE SPA

Bagni di Pisa has a brilliant spa with thermal pools, hot springs, a Minerva bath, Thalaquam, Turkish bath and sauna; soothe those aching legs. Day packages start from €45.

GO TO THE BEACH

You may be surprised to learn that just seven miles away from the city centre is Marina di Pisa, where you can rent a chair and umbrella.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ART

Visit The National Museum of San Matteo for antique paintings by Simone Martini, Francesco Triani and more.

LEARN THE CRAFT

One of our holiday highlights was learning how to make pasta with Bagni di Pisa’s head chef, Umberto Toscana. Private classes are available from €75 per person.

PICK YOUR FLAVOUR

You can’t visit Italy without indulging in a gelato. Try the 100% dark chocolate flavour from Il Gelato di Toto.

Visit charming Lucca, just a 30-minute train journey from Pisa. Rent a bike and amble along the city walls.