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TUSCANY - ELBA - ARGENTARIO
Few miles away from the tuscan coast, this archipelago, though very close to the mainland, was able to maintain intact and uncontaminated its sea and nature. The archipelago unwinds from the Argentario to Gorgona, with its 7 islands, daughters, as the legend says, of the tirrenean Venus, the seven jewels of her crown. In this part of the world, reality and fantasy combine to underline the uniqueness, the beauty and the originality of these islands. Distance from main island: Elba  Capraia (Porto) mg. 26 Bastia (Porto) mg. 41 Pianosa (Cala San Giovanni) mg. 25 Salivoli (Marina) mg. 14 Etrusca Marina mg. 22 Punta Ala (Marina) mg. 20
Harbour
Cala Galera 42°48’650N 010°44’180E How to get to: - flight to Roma Fiumicino airport, 120 min. by shuttle bus or train via Roma Central station - train to Orbetello station FS, 10 min. by car -car SS 1 (Aurelia), Orbetello exit Etrusca Marina (Puntone scarlino) 42°53’065N-010°46’370E How to get to: - flight to Pisa Galileo Galilei, 60 min. by shuttle bus - flight to Firenze Peretola, 120 min. by shuttle bus - train to Follonica station FS, 15 min. by car -car from north by highway A12 exit Rosignano, SS A1 (Aurelia) exit Km 222, Scarlino -car from south SS A1 (Aurelia) exit Km 222, Scarlino
ELBA
Very close to the coast of Central Italy, it can be reached in less than 1 hour (5 mg away). It is the biggest of the Tuscan Archipelago and the third italian island. Elba has 6 ports and an infinity of coves, inlets and landings. The major one is Portoferraio and then continuing clockwise, Cavo, Rio Marina, Porto Azzurro, Marina di Campo and Marciana Marina. Circumnavigating Elba: starting from Portoferraio, just past Capo della Vita, is Isola dei Topi (the island of rats), stupendous site for a stop-over and for admiring the remains of an ancient roman villa. From there, you can reach the two other islands of the Piombino Canal where during day time and with good weather you can stop and enjoy a swim. Continuing along the eastern coast, are the islets of Ortano and Liscoli, while on the southern coast are the Gemini Islands (at the entrance of Gulf Stella) the depths of which are dotted with antique anphoras. Before reaching the gulf of Marina di Campo, you'll fiind the bay of Lacona and right past it, the beautiful bay of Fetovaia, with a very popular beach, surrounded by flat rocks. Continuing the tour of the island, the coast opens in the bays of Procchio, Biodola and Viticcio, framed by a marvellous mediterranean vegetation and white beaches. Portoferraio: the main port of the island, where all the ferries and hydrofoils arrive. The docks of the Città Vecchia (the first one on the left entering the harbour) and those of the Cantieri are available for cruisers. In the inland of Portoferraio, in the town of San Martino, is the house of Napoleon with the adjacent villa, housing the Foresiana Art Gallery, while in the Palazzina dei Mulini, you'll find, together with other various antique works of art, the Drape with the Three Bees, a present of Napoleon. Cavo: is the first town beyond Capo della Vita (the North tip of Elba). The port is always very crowded and can accept only small boats with a maximum draught of 2 meters. The bay north of the harbour is lovely, surrounded as it is by green hills; this inlet is protected from all winds with the exception of the East ones. Rio Marina. going down South is the port of Rio Marina. Recently equipped with floating pontoons, opened to the North and subject to strong backwash with North and East winds. There is not much tourism in this town but its little alleys are rich of charm and, important detail, is a quiet landing even during high season. The Mineral Museum is worth a visit. Porto Azzurro: is one of the most beautiful stops of the Tirrenean with a deep bay guarded by two imposing fortresses. You can moor at the new floating pontoons or at the shipyard. Considering the depth of the bay, it is possible to let go anchor between the shipyard and the town, protected from all winds but those coming from the coast. The streets in town are very lively at night and you'll find many little tipical shops and nice outdoor cafes on the square. Marina di Campo: the only port South of the island (the closest to the island of Pianosa, 12 mg), protected from North and West winds but not from SE. It's a nice fishermen's village although during the summer can be very crowded: it is preferable to anchor in the bay. The towns of San Pietro, Sant'Ilario and Pila lie on the slopes of the mountain. Marciana Marina: the ideal port to start your navigation to Corsica (distances: Bastia 34mg, Capo Corso 38 mg and Capraia 22 mg.) This town rises around an old fishermen's village at the foot of the slopes of Mount Capanne and is one of the most trendy spots of the entire island, with a number of pubs, bars, discoteques and restaurants. Mooring is possible at the dock below the Tower or at the floating pontoons at the entrance of the port, or at those on the southern side.
GORGONA
The smallest of the Archipelago. Another prison island where the penitentiary management has found in the potentialities of its nature, a great opportunity for the social recovery of the prisoners and for experimentation of new ecological tecnologies.
CAPRAIA
Third of the sisters of the Tuscan Archipelago, of volcanic origin, is an authentic mediterranean pearl, rich in vegetation and gorgeous all year round. The panorama from Mount Penne embraces almost the entire island and this is an ideal site for walking fans. There is only one little harbour for anchoring and is exposed only to the Grecale north-east wind. Part of the island is an integral reservoir, so pay attention to forbiddances. At Cala Mortola you'll admire a vertical coastline and small rocky coves interrupted by one little beach accessible only from the sea. You can easily walk to the village from where you'll enjoy a marvellous view and also find entertaining spots and excellent restaurants.
CORSICA
A cruiser's paradise, only less than 20 mg away from the island of Elba. It offers a number of always different sceneries and landscapes, with wild and often desert coasts, fringed by long white beaches and waters of amazing clearness. The coasts are spaced with a sufficient number of ports, well equipped for any necessity and safe, even though very crowded during summer time.
GIGLIO
Offers very few places for transiting and suffers from strong backwash with winds from North to South-East. It is possible to moor in the bay facing the entrance of the harbour, paying attention to the ferries and to the depth. A good bay for safe mooring is Cannelle, protected from North and West winds but not from South and East winds. The splendid bay of Campese is protected from East winds. From the Castle at Giglio you'll be able to admire a marvellous view and visit the medieval village. Go back to Giglio Marina taking a very pleasant and beautiful walk through the mediterranean maquis following the old muletrack (approx. 1 hour walk, downhill).
GIANNUTRI
It mirrors the uncontaminated nature and is also called Island of the Seagulls because of the thousands of nests existing there; the only two landings are Cala Spalmatoi (East coast) and Cala Maestra (North-West coast) because of the Natural Park and the cliffs surrounding th island. There is a beautiful grotto at Cala del Lino for those who love snorkeling or ancient roman remains for sightseeing.
MONTECRISTO
The most unaccesible but definitely the most beautiful, surrounded by very deep waters; the island is part of a biological reservoir, therefore transiting and landing are forbidden. If you want to visit it, you need to have a special permission. Many animal and plants exist and grow only in this island like the Vipera Aspis Montecristi and the Muflone among the animals. It is not rare to sea dolphins, even the most rare species, sperm whales and the blue whale. To book guided visits, it is necessary to have an authorization from the State owed Company of Forests of Follonica.
PIANOSA
A former penal institution, now a natural oasis of extreme beauty. You can easily reach it from Marina di Campo. The uncontaminated cristal clear sea, first of all, where you can often admire groups of dolphins, but also a visit of the whole island and to the Natural Park for its flowers, plants and vegetation. The only area where swimming is permitted, is the beautiful beach of Cala Giovanna, from where, walking along a path, you can reach the remains of the Baths of Agrippa, an interesting thermal complex of the 1st century A.D.
MONTE ARGENTARIO
One of the most famous locations of Tuscany. In ancient times, it was an island, the Insula Matidiae, so called because of its owner Matidia, the emperor Trajan's nephew. The promontory of Argentario is linked to the mainland by the beaches of Giannella and Feniglia. It is an appealing destination because of its splendid and wild nature, its picturesque corners, its animated tourist resorts, and also for its underwater beauties attracting so many scuba divers. Three major ports: Porto Santo Stefano, on the North coast, can harbour 500 boats on floating pontoons; Porto Ercole on the East coast, a harbour protected only by a jetty 350 meters long, and three other jetties inside the harbour and linked to the seafront and, past Porto Ercole, the Marina of Cala Galera which can harbour up to 800 boats and is provided with all useful services and facilities for yachting. On the promontory you can also take very pleasant walks along the paths which unwind through the holm-oaks and cork-oaks of the maditerranean maquis. Among the local events the most suggestive are the maritime Palio at Porto Santo Stefano, on the 15th of August and the procession of the fishing boats in the bay of Porto Ercole, taking place at night time, for the feast of Saint Erasmus, on June the 2nd.
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