Investing in Versilia in 2026: Is it really worth it?

Versilia-Toscana

Versilia is one of those markets that immediately captivates and rips off those who enter without success.
Sea, international tourism, high demand, low supply. Invest in Versilia in 2026. it may be appropriate, but only on one condition: knowing exactly where to enter, with what objective and with what management model.

Here more than anywhere else, a simple rule applies: if you buy badly, you don't recover with management.

Real estate market trends: expensive, stable, selective

In 2026, Versilia will continue to lead the Tuscan market in terms of average values:

  • provincial prices between €2,500 and €3,100/m2
  • coastal premium areas between €3,500 and €6,000/m2
  • annual growth around +2,5%, above the regional average

The impetus comes from:

  • coastal tourism
  • shortage of supply
  • interest in renovated and energy-efficient properties

That said, the market is not linear. By the end of 2025, we have already seen temporary micro-dips (-3%) on some prices. Translated: the market is holding, but does not absorb any price. He who asks too much remains still.

Short-term rentals: the main (but not infinite) driver

In Versilia, short-term rentals dominate. Summer pushes occupancy rates between 70% and the 90%, with average fees:

  • €15–20/m2/month in the seaside areas
  • significant peaks in Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Pietrasanta

Gross returns may seem attractive, even 7–8% per year, but as always the gross figure only serves to give you courage. The important figure is the net.

After real management costs, taxes, maintenance and seasonality, the net yield in Versilia is more realistically positioned between 4% and 6%, with higher peaks only on well-bought and well-managed properties.

Be careful with saturation (yes, here too)

In recent years, there has been a boom in private and non-professional operators. Non-professional CINs have grown by more than 70%. This means:

  • more competition
  • pressure on off-season rates
  • risk of restrictive regulations in the medium term

Versilia isn't immune to trends seen elsewhere. Thinking that "it will always be different here" is optimism, not strategy.

Long-term rentals: less sexy, more continuity

Residential rents in Versilia yield less, but are more stable:

  • gross returns 4–7%
  • canons between €10 and €14/m2/month
  • Expected rent growth to exceed sales prices

They work above all:

  • two-room and three-room apartments
  • semi-coastal areas
  • well-connected but not hyper-tourist areas

They don't make you dream, but they keep the bottom line afloat.

Where to really invest in 2026

The sea is expensive. Very expensive. And often already at its maximum price.
The most interesting opportunities in 2026 are:

  • in the Versilia hills, with prices under €3,000/m2
  • on properties to be renovated with energy upgrades
  • in less inflated areas but with good accessibility

Here the room for maneuver is greater and the risk of entering a bubble is lower.

Gross vs. Net Return: The Reality of the Numbers

Concrete example:

  • property from 200.000 €
  • theoretical gross 8% (€16,000 per year)

Removed:

  • management 20–30%
  • taxes (cedolare, IMU)
  • maintenance
  • seasonal vacancy

The real net easily drops to 2.5–3.5% if management is not optimized.
With structured management and employment above the 75%, one can return to the 5–6%, but not by chance.

Self-managed or professional?

Managing it yourself can increase your margin on paper, but it also increases:

  • time invested
  • operational risk
  • skipped holidays

Professional management costs more (20–30% of revenue), but:

  • increase employment
  • optimize seasonal peaks
  • reduces errors and improvisations

For a few properties, self-management may make sense. For a true investment strategy, professionalism makes the difference.

So: is it worth investing in Versilia in 2026?

Yes, but it's not a market for amateurs.
Versilia rewards:

  • who buys well
  • who calculates the net, not the dream
  • who manages with method

It penalizes those who enter late, expensive and without structure.

The role of Eweka

In markets like Versilia, Eweka works on what really makes the difference:

  • property analysis before purchase
  • choosing the most sustainable rental formula
  • operational management oriented towards real performance

This is not about "short-term rentals".
It's about build an investment that holds up even when enthusiasm wanes.

In 2026, in Versilia, the winner is not the one who takes home the most in August.
Whoever gets the numbers right in December wins.

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