Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
59
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
12400
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
128800
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Region
Toscana
Walkability
Somewhat Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
52
/ 14
Climate Description
Mild climate with warm summers, cool winters, ample sunlight, and well-distributed rainfall.
Seravezza
Toscana
Tuscany town offers scenic views, rich heritage, olive oil, trekking, and cultural festivals.
Summary
Nestled between the scenic Apuan Alps and the marble quarries that shaped Michelangelo’s artistry, Seravezza in Tuscany offers a blend of natural beauty and rich heritage appealing to expats and retirees. This charming town features notable attractions such as the Palazzo Mediceo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which houses the Museum of Labor and Popular Traditions, reflecting the local cultural history. For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby mountains provide ample trekking opportunities, with trails that reveal remnants of the WWII Gothic Line. Festivals like the *Palio dei Micci* and *Enolia* showcase local traditions and culinary delights, particularly the renowned Querceta olive oil.
While its picturesque environment is beneficial, expats may find challenges such as limited healthcare options and certain community amenities. Despite these factors, Seravezza’s welcoming atmosphere and vibrant local culture make it an intriguing choice for those seeking a serene lifestyle in Tuscany.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful Tuscan scenery and charming historical architecture.
– High air quality ensures a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate supports a stable local economy.
– Access to quality healthcare services for residents.
– Close-knit community fosters integration and social opportunities.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Limited tourist presence promotes a peaceful lifestyle.
– Adequate transportation options for regional exploration.
– Cultural experiences through local festivals and traditions.
– Internet connectivity supports remote working and communication.
❌ Cons
– Limited educational facilities may not meet diverse needs.
– Healthcare quality could be better; not all services available.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for more reliable transport options.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Integration may be slow for non-Italian speakers.
– Mild climate can mean humid summers and damp winters.
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social life.
– Local shopping may not offer varied brands or products.
– Remote location may feel isolating for some expats.
– Fewer cultural events compared to larger cities nearby.
Seravezza Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
12400
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
128800
Births Per 100 Deaths
40.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Not Touristic
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
20000
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
4262 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Galileo Galilei (Pisa)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
44min(s)
Galileo Galilei Airport, situated in Pisa, Italy, is the 10th busiest airport in the country, having served over 5 million passengers in 2023. It operates as a focus city for Ryanair and provides connections mainly across Europe, with notable destinations including London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The airport is known for its budget-friendly options, with a single terminal providing both domestic and international flights, and is conveniently linked to Pisa Centrale railway station via the Pisa Mover shuttle service.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Amerigo Vespucci (Florence)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
69min(s)
Amerigo Vespucci Airport, also known as Florence Airport, is situated near Florence, Italy, serving as an essential international gateway in the Tuscany region. It handles over 3 million passengers annually, offering connectivity to a variety of European destinations such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, and more, with seasonal routes to cities like Lyon and Olbia. As a focus city for airlines such as Vueling and Volotea, the airport is well connected through a light-rail link and buses to central Florence, making it accessible for travellers exploring the vibrant city and its surroundings.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Cristoforo Colombo (Genoa)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
86min(s)
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, situated in Sestri Ponente, Liguria, 7.4 kilometers west of the city of Genoa, serves as the largest airport in the region of Liguria. It connects the city with major European destinations such as Munich, Rome, Amsterdam, London, and Barcelona. Built on an artificial peninsula, this airport is notable for servicing the city and the Port of Genoa, offering both domestic and international flights.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
22min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Forte dei Marmi-Seravezza-Querceta includes a range of regional and intercity connections. The primary rail line serving the station is the Pisa – La Spezia line. Key destinations connected by direct trains include:
– **Rome**: Approximately 43 trains operate daily, with a journey time of about 3 hours 49 minutes.
– **La Spezia**: Around 22 direct trains are available each day, with variations in frequency on weekends.
– **Parma**: Services are also available to this city, although frequency may vary.
The main train operator at this station is **Trenitalia**, which runs regional trains and provides connections to major cities. It is important to note that there are no high-speed train services directly from this station; only regional and intercity services are available. Train departures occur frequently throughout the day, generally every 30 minutes to an hour, offering good access to nearby areas and cities.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Pietrasanta
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
23min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Pietrasanta includes several regional and intercity connections. The key destinations connected by direct trains are Florence, Pisa Centrale, Lucca, La Spezia Centrale, Rome, and Viareggio. The main rail operators providing these services are Trenitalia and Italo.
The frequency of departures varies by destination, with approximately 37 trains per day to Florence, 40 to Pisa Centrale, 31 to Lucca, 29 to La Spezia Centrale, and 42 to Rome. Trains generally operate from 5:59 AM to 11:00 PM.
The station primarily caters to regional trains, with no high-speed services; travel times include 1 hour and 29 minutes to Florence, 30 minutes to Pisa Centrale, 26 minutes to Lucca, 45 minutes to La Spezia, 2 hours and 49 minutes to Rome, and 29 minutes to Viareggio.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Camaiore Lido-Capezzano
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
32min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Camaiore Lido-Capezzano includes trains primarily operated by Trenitalia. The station is served predominantly by regional trains, with no high-speed services stopping here. The main rail lines providing service connect Camaiore Lido-Capezzano to key destinations such as Florence, Pisa Centrale, Lucca, Viareggio, La Spezia Centrale, and Monterosso.
Direct trains to Florence have a frequency of about 34 trains per day, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. Trains to Pisa Centrale run frequently, with around 36 services per day and a travel time of about 25 minutes. Likewise, there are about 30 daily connections to Lucca (22 minutes travel time), and approximately 25 trains per day to Viareggio (3 minutes travel time). Services to La Spezia Centrale and Monterosso depart approximately 23 and 24 times per day, respectively, with travel times of about 51 minutes and 1 hour 21 minutes.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
42
Bars
32
Cafes
12
Cinemas
2
Dentists
4
Golf Courses
2
Gyms
7
Health Clinics
7
Hiking Trails
46
Historical Sites
203
Libraries
5
Museums
42
Parks
39
Pharmacies
18
Restaurants
197
Shopping Centres
30
Supermarkets
43
Spas
41
Beach
Name
Forte Dei Marmi - Pontile
Driving Distance
26mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Casone di Profecchia
Driving Distance
101mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
49
Nearest Hospital Name
Versilia-Pronto Soccorso
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
30 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
21
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL TOSCANA NORD-OVEST
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Tuscany, healthcare services rank exceptionally well at a national level, indicating high efficiency and quality. Hospital care is robust, catering effectively to residents’ needs. Cardiac care excels, with commendable responsiveness in urgent cases and negligible readmissions following heart attacks. Orthopaedic procedures are handled promptly, aligning with swift post-operative recoveries. Breast cancer treatments, however, could be less invasive, and the response to severe heart conditions meets an average standard. Overall, healthcare provision presents a reliable system of care, beneficial for expats and retirees seeking comprehensive health services.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
42
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
4
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
6
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
123.848
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
2417
Median
3067
Third Quartile
3900
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Somewhat Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Bottom 10%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Bottom 10%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
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Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
High (71st-80th percentile)
Sunshine
Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)
Snowfall
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Climate Description
Seravezza, a picturesque town in Italy, benefits from a generally mild climate, marked by enjoyable warmth at the height of summer, easing into cooler, refreshing winters. The area enjoys ample sunlight throughout the year, providing a bright, inviting environment conducive to both the active and the contemplative aspects of daily life. Precipitation is well-distributed across the seasons, ensuring that the region's lush landscapes remain verdant and vibrant. Winters are gentle here, with snowfall brief and modest, primarily gracing the town with picturesque scenes rather than causing any significant disruption. Overall, Seravezza’s climate offers a comfortable setting for retirees and expats seeking a serene lifestyle.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
90
Air Quality Description
Seravezza enjoys a generally commendable quality of air among Italy’s smaller towns. This Tuscan gem boasts low concentrations of particulate matter such as PM10 and PM2.5, maintaining levels well within healthful bounds. Although nitrogen and sulphur dioxide are present, they are minimal and contribute little to pollution, ensuring the air remains clean and conducive to healthy living. Ozone levels tend to be moderate; while not alarming, they are something residents notice. For expats and retirees seeking a locale that balances serene town life with environmental quality, Seravezza offers a breath of fresh air—with occasional reminders of nature’s nuances.
Seravezza enjoys a generally commendable quality of air among Italy’s smaller towns. This Tuscan gem boasts low concentrations of particulate matter such as PM10 and PM2.5, maintaining levels well within healthful bounds. Although nitrogen and sulphur dioxide are present, they are minimal and contribute little to pollution, ensuring the air remains clean and conducive to healthy living. Ozone levels tend to be moderate; while not alarming, they are something residents notice. For expats and retirees seeking a locale that balances serene town life with environmental quality, Seravezza offers a breath of fresh air—with occasional reminders of nature’s nuances.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Seravezza is accessible via the A12 motorway, linking it to major urban centers and regional hubs. The nearest international airports are Pisa and Florence, enhancing connectivity. Local train stations provide reasonable access, with a moderate connectivity score reflecting the town’s overall infrastructure quality, which is average at best.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
The culinary scene in Seravezza is anchored in traditional Tuscan cuisine, characterized by enduring peasant recipes that have been passed down through generations. Signature dishes include Bordatino with black cabbage, Gnudi with ricotta and spinach, Pappa col pomodoro, and Peposo dell’Impruneta. The local gastronomic landscape is complemented by a variety of DOCG wines synonymous with these dishes. Dining options in Seravezza range from local trattorias focusing on regional specialties to more eclectic international offerings, reflecting a diverse taste palette while staying true to Tuscan roots. The town hosts at least one Michelin-starred restaurant, noted for its commitment to high-quality local ingredients and innovative culinary techniques. Overall, Seravezza presents a balanced blend of traditional and contemporary cuisines within its dining scene.
Shopping Overview
Shopping in this area offers a blend of luxury boutiques featuring major international brands alongside various weekly and daily markets. Expats and retirees can explore factory outlet stores showcasing Italian fashion, as well as craft and antique markets. The region is known for high-quality handicrafts, including ceramics. Entertainment and nightlife options are also plentiful, catering to diverse tastes and demographics. Overall, the shopping experience caters comprehensively to both everyday needs and luxury tastes.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Seravezza in Tuscany offers a variety of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Notable hiking trails include Monte Altissimo and Passo del Vaso Tondo, both characterized by challenging terrain and scenic vistas. Another popular trail is the Anello Parco Archeominerario della Cappella, which provides a moderate hiking experience. For history and hiking, the Gothic Line Trail extends from Seravezza to Stazzema, offering a blend of natural and historical exploration. These trails accentuate the natural beauty and historical depth of the region, appealing to those interested in both active pursuits and cultural richness.
✅ Pros
– Beautiful Tuscan scenery and charming historical architecture.
– High air quality ensures a healthier living environment.
– Low unemployment rate supports a stable local economy.
– Access to quality healthcare services for residents.
– Close-knit community fosters integration and social opportunities.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Limited tourist presence promotes a peaceful lifestyle.
– Adequate transportation options for regional exploration.
– Cultural experiences through local festivals and traditions.
– Internet connectivity supports remote working and communication.
❌ Cons
– Limited educational facilities may not meet diverse needs.
– Healthcare quality could be better; not all services available.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for more reliable transport options.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Integration may be slow for non-Italian speakers.
– Mild climate can mean humid summers and damp winters.
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social life.
– Local shopping may not offer varied brands or products.
– Remote location may feel isolating for some expats.
– Fewer cultural events compared to larger cities nearby.
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