The Tuscan archipelago is
comprised of 7 larger islands and a series of smaller ones,
settings in which nature reigns supreme in the continuous unfolding
of landscapes of Mediterranean flora and the blue of the sea. In
fact, this archipelago is the largest marine park in Europe.
The sea is extraordinarily clear and multi-hued and laps a variety
of types of coastline
Giannutri is a privately-owned
island, but open to all who wish to spend a day by the sea.
Gilio, the second largest island
after Elba, offers two separate faces. One that it keeps hidden
with its natural, untamed side, and the other with its tourist
facilities.
Montecristo, declared a Nature
Reserve by the Council of Europe, is the most secluded island
of the archipelago and no more than 100 people may visit it each
day.
Capraia, easily reached from Leghorn
(Livorno), is the perfect spot for those seeking a holiday in
natural surroundings.
Then there is Gorgona, the penitentiary
island that may be visited on guided tours but with the authorization
of the Ministry of Justice.
And finally, Elba, the largest
of the islands with so much to offer from every point of view.
The island of Elba offers the best in outdoor seaside holidays,
irrespective of the type of beach.
In fact, its beaches range from those covered in pebbles to fine-grained
sand, all naturally lapped by crystal-clear water.
Beach facilities range from those with all facilities and beach
establishments, to areas where nature is still untouched and you
need to descend two hundred steps to reach them, such as at Cala
Palombaia. But it is worth it.
In the same area, for those who like out-of-the-way places, is
the sea grotto carved out of the rock, or the beach, reachable
only by boat, with its “sassi turchini” (deep blue
stones) that sparkle in the light to create an unforgettable atmosphere.
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