Cala del Leone, Livorno

Name: Cala del Leone
Address: Cala del Leone, Livorno, 57128, Italy

#7 among attractions in Livorno

Beach, Outdoor activities

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Cala del Leone is an inlet on the Livorno waterfront, located between Calignaia and the Torre del Romito promontory, where stands the imposing castle that was owned by Sidney Sonnino and his heirs. The picturesque landscape and nature make many visitors venture there, especially in summer.

The name was derived from Leone De Renzis Sonnino, grandson of Sidney Sonnino, who inherited the property in 1922 on condition that he take the double surname.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°27'50"N, 10°21'16"E

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Cala del LeoneLivorno 57128 Italy

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Cala del Leone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Armando Picchi, Tre Ponti, Sanctuary of Montenero, Italian Naval Academy.

4.8 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stadio Armando Picchi, Livorno
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43°30'37"N • 10°19'7"E
Tre Ponti, Livorno
94 min walk • Beach, Surf spot
2 miN
Church
Sanctuary of Montenero, Livorno
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5 miNW
Universities and schools, Architecture
Italian Naval Academy, Livorno
128 min walk • The Italian Naval Academy is a coeducational military university in Livorno, which is responsible for the technical training of military officers of the Italian Navy.
5.4 miNW
Botanical garden
Orto Botanico del Mediterraneo, Livorno
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5 miSE
Art gallery, Event space, Forts and castles
Castello Pasquini, Castiglioncello
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5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Livorno Hills
128 min walk • The Livorno Hills is a hill range in Tuscany, included in the municipalities of Livorno, Collesalvetti and Rosignano Marittimo, and in the Province of Livorno. Due to its vicinity to the sea, the average height is quite low. The highest mountain is Poggio Lecceta, with an elevation of 462 m on the sea level.
1.7 miSE
Sailing, Marina
Chioma Beach
43 min walk • The port of Chioma is located at the mouth of the stream of the same name, in the municipality of Rosignano Marittimo, right on the border with that of Livorno, between the seaside resorts of Quercianella and Castiglioncello.
4.9 miSE
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Forts and castles
Torre Medicea, Castiglioncello
125 min walk • The Tower of Castiglioncello is an ancient lookout post from the Medici era located in the municipality of Rosignano Marittimo. It stands near the Oratory of Saint Andrew the Apostle.
4.8 miN
Church
St. Martin Church, Livorno
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4.5 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa di Santa Rosa, Livorno
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How to get to Cala del Leone by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cala del Leone:

Train

Quercianella-Sonnino (29 min walk)