Vada is a resort
that attracts
tourists from all over
the world and is famous
for over 5 km of wide,
pale, fine-sand beaches
and crystal-clear,
Blue Flag-winning water.
The central square in this
small town is Piazza
Garibaldi which dates
from the Lorraine period.
Nearby stands the
imposing Renaissance
watchtower, a fine
example of military
architecture. Equipped
pay beaches along a
coast bordered by shady
pinewoods alternate with
wide stretches of public
beach where beach
umbrellas and sunbeds
can be hired.
The Secche di Vada, or
shallows, attract fishing
enthusiasts in all seasons.
The Rada del Saraceno,
Pietra Bianca pinewoods,
Molino a Fuoco, and the
Mazzanta are all
fascinating corners of this
ancient town. Vada, which
was the ancient natural
harbour for Volterra, was
already known in 330 BC
and was mentioned
by Cicero and other Latin
poets. Later, Saracen
pirates would shelter here
during their raids,
as witnessed by the
amphorae and terracotta
vases lying on the seabed.
Excavations at
S.Gaetano (Vada)
brought to light the
remains of a large
harbour built in the 2nd
half of the 1st century
AD, as well as baths and
a market.
Lively and peaceful at the
same time, Vada
is a centre for sports and
relaxation, and offers the
holidaymaker a wide
choice. A popular centre
for sailing, Vada has a
small marina with mooring
facilities.
Imaginative, tasty dishes
of fish and seafood are
the main features of
the cooking here and
of events such as Vada
sull'Aia.
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