Why not spend a few days of your next vacation to Tuscany exploring the seven islands of the Tuscan archipelago.
Nicknamed as the seven jewels of Tuscany, the islands of Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Montecristo, Gorgona, Pianosa and Giannutri are surrounded by crystal clear waters and teeming with excellent tourist attractions and wildlife.
Visitors wishing to base their stay close to this magnificent cluster of islands should book a stay a one of many holiday villas near Monte Argentario, with sea views along the coastline less than forty kilometres from Giglio Island by sea.
These entire islands make up the largest natural marine park in Europe and are highly protected nature reserves that protect the stunning landscape, animal and plant life here. Visit Elba Island and the areas of Porto Azzurro and Portoferraio here where there’s plenty to do and see.
Nicknamed as the seven jewels of Tuscany, the islands of Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Montecristo, Gorgona, Pianosa and Giannutri are surrounded by crystal clear waters and teeming with excellent tourist attractions and wildlife.
Visitors wishing to base their stay close to this magnificent cluster of islands should book a stay a one of many holiday villas near Monte Argentario, with sea views along the coastline less than forty kilometres from Giglio Island by sea.
These entire islands make up the largest natural marine park in Europe and are highly protected nature reserves that protect the stunning landscape, animal and plant life here. Visit Elba Island and the areas of Porto Azzurro and Portoferraio here where there’s plenty to do and see.
Tourists would enjoy strolling around the huge botanical garden on the east of the island near the area of Monte Serra with its majestic selection of colourful flora. It has plenty of superb sandy and stony beaches for tourists to relax and sunbathe.
Why not enjoy a bit of sea kayaking, snorkelling or scuba diving while you’re here as Elba has a great range of water sport schools or rental shops to get all the equipment you’ll need.
Giglio Island is the second biggest in the Tuscan archipelago and like Elba; it provides a fantastic selection of tourist attractions as well as being a very reputable wine producing region.
Tourists can sit back and relax in one of many eateries on the island and enjoy a steaming bowl of fish stew called ‘Cacciucco’ along with a chilled glass of delicious white wine. The islands of Gorgona and Pianosa have prison penitentiaries so guided visits there can be arranged via the following website www.islepark.it Gorgona is the smallest and most northerly of the Tuscan islands and is located only 37 kilometres off the coast from Livorno.
Why not enjoy a bit of sea kayaking, snorkelling or scuba diving while you’re here as Elba has a great range of water sport schools or rental shops to get all the equipment you’ll need.
Giglio Island is the second biggest in the Tuscan archipelago and like Elba; it provides a fantastic selection of tourist attractions as well as being a very reputable wine producing region.
Tourists can sit back and relax in one of many eateries on the island and enjoy a steaming bowl of fish stew called ‘Cacciucco’ along with a chilled glass of delicious white wine. The islands of Gorgona and Pianosa have prison penitentiaries so guided visits there can be arranged via the following website www.islepark.it Gorgona is the smallest and most northerly of the Tuscan islands and is located only 37 kilometres off the coast from Livorno.
Montecristo is a wild and uninhabited island. Full of rocky terrain, rugged forests and caves, it’s a wildlife haven where one can feel truly at one with nature. A visit here can be arranged when accompanied by a representative of the State Forestry Department.
Giannutri is the most southerly island in Tuscany and is uninhabited except for wildlife! Visitors here would thoroughly enjoy the many coastline and rugged treks available to embark on here. It is a peaceful paradise where there are many opportunities to take some magnificent photographs.
The style of Tuscan food on these islands is simple and hearty. Fish stews or fried octopus sprinkled with salt and drizzled with olive oil would feature heavily on menus here so visitors can be guaranteed that the seafood they’re eating would be of the freshest and highest quality!
Why not visit some or all of these beautiful islands a part of your next exciting vacation to Tuscany!
Giannutri is the most southerly island in Tuscany and is uninhabited except for wildlife! Visitors here would thoroughly enjoy the many coastline and rugged treks available to embark on here. It is a peaceful paradise where there are many opportunities to take some magnificent photographs.
The style of Tuscan food on these islands is simple and hearty. Fish stews or fried octopus sprinkled with salt and drizzled with olive oil would feature heavily on menus here so visitors can be guaranteed that the seafood they’re eating would be of the freshest and highest quality!
Why not visit some or all of these beautiful islands a part of your next exciting vacation to Tuscany!
