La Val di Magra (The Magra Valley) offers a number of resources to those interested in travelling, learning, having fun, or just in having a relaxing weekend. Here you can freely decide day by day between the sea, the mountains, the river and the lake. Starting from affordable prices there is a host of good services, from hotels to houses to rent, from restaurants to farm holidays.

For those who love culture, Val di Magra has a thousand-year-long history narrated by museums, exhibitions and, above all, by castles, churches and ancient villages. On the other hand, if one is seeking for uncontaminated nature, the "Valle" is again a great place, with forests and rivers.

Walking down one of the dozens of hikes cut through the woods, or up on the mountains, one can spend a beautiful day in the Valle. You shouldn't be surprised to find at the end of the path some nice old village the with its welcoming "trattorie". Sport lovers, especially water sport lovers, can take their pick: they can go to the sandy beaches of Fiumaretta, or rent a boat to explore the rocky coast of Ligury for a holiday out of the ordinary. The hinterland is rich in sport facilities of any kind.

The region is of great interest for antique lovers too: Sarzana's summer exhibitions are among the most renowned in Italy, and many permanent antique dealers and shops are scattered all over the region. If you're looking for relaxation and body care you may be interested in Equi's thermal spa, or you could visit Montelugo di Pontremoli, mountain village renown for its waters.

The great variety of this region is reflected in the number of traditional dishes, of feasts and gastronomic exhibitions. Around Sarzana one can taste many of Ligury's specialities: the "pesto", the "farinata di ceci" (batter made of chickpea flour), the "torta di riso" (rice pie), the "torta di farro" (spelt pie), excellent olive oil. Pontremoli and the surrounding towns are more Tuscan in their specialities: they have excellent "pecorino" (salty cheese), mushrooms and Pontremoli's typical "amor". Finally, the amount of wine produced each year is limited, but its quality is excellent.

Wine experts shouldn't miss the cellars on Luni's hills, where one can taste the famous Vermentino D.O.C; also, a large wine exhibition (the "Rassegna dei Vini dei Colli di Luni") takes place every summer in Sarzana. Vezzano, on the other hand, hosts the "Festa dell'Uva" (Grape Feast) in September. During the grape harvest season, the region also organises "BancarelVino", popular wine exhibition.