A Sailing Cruise Between the Pearls of Tuscany

The Island of Elba is now known as one of the most fascinating destinations of Italy, a heavenly place, a few steps from the coast that has managed to win the hearts of many travelers due to its unique blend of unspoiled nature and ancient culture. First of all is the medieval village of Portoferraio, where an ancient castle protected the main port from the dangers of the north pirates. Close to it we will have a nice swim in the clear waters of Sansone Beach.

Here is the real jewel of the island of Capraia: its coastline, its coves lapped by crystal clear sea, the cliffs that drop straight into the sea from three hundred feet high, the seagulls circling everywhere and the chance to live a real sea unique and very rare around the Tyrrhenian Sea. The part of the island that looks to the east, towards the Continent, is rich in creeks dominated by ancient watchtowers dating back to the Republic of Genoa, arose to counter the landings of the Saracen pirates. Coste sloping gently towards the sea offer the opportunity to swim in shallow water, sometimes from the sandy clear bottom. The only beach of the island, Cala Mortola, is reachable only by boat, the remaining bays are all in rock accessible by sea. The part of the south coast of the island is unforgettable: Cala Rossa, an ancient volcano cone, collapsed on the one hand, it offers an unforgettable scene and Punta of Zenobito, with the majestic tower positioned on top of the basalt gray, is a unique and unrepeatable. In the part that faces west, with Corsica on the horizon, the view of the cliffs overlooking the sea becomes absolutely majestic. Diving in these waters is like elisir of long life, something absolutely unforgettable. Capraia also offers many opportunities for walking along paths inland, trekking by majestic sceneries.

Two more special stops on Elba Island are the little port of Marciana Marina, and toured the west side crowned by high cliffs, the beautiful bay of Fetovaia, where green and quiet waters will win you for a few hours of relaxation. For those who love the nightlife Italian style, we can spend the night in Marina di Campo, whose waterfront aligns local restaurants and discos.

The Giglio Island, located in the south part of Tuscan archipelago, in front of Monte Argentario, is truly a gem waiting to be discovered. Giglio offers beautiful beaches and coves. Its crystal clear waters are a fascinating underwater world for diving enthusiasts. The small fishing harbor is waiting with its restaurants for a special dinner of fish and our evening may end with a walk to the medieval village perched on top of the island.

Before the promontory of Monte Argentario, the southernmost island of the Tuscan archipelago lays: the island of Giannutri with its unmistakable shape of a half moon. Despite the villas sprouting between Cala Maestra and Cala of Spalmatoio, the low maquis still reigns with its colors and scents. Pitch stop for a myriad of birds that reach Europe to nest, this land is the home to the swift pale and has colonized the coasts. The calcareous nature and the exceptional clarity of the water, the extraordinary biological diversity and the presence of wrecks, make these unique backdrops, attracting thousands of divers each year, but also snorkelling is an unique experience here. Certainly it has been inhabited since prehistoric times (as evidenced by the numerous discoveries of weapons and tools), and was attended by the Etruscans and Romans. Some wrecks of merchant ships still lie on the seabed of this stretch of sea, witnesses of ancient maritime trade.