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Tuscan Islands
7-Day Sample Itinerary
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Elba
is the biggest island of the Tuskany archipelago. It's beauty
of nature includes a wonderful seaside with it’s 7 miles
of sandy beaches, 2 miles of gravel coast and some miles of
cliffs and rocky shoreline.
Day
1: Elba- Capraia
From the village a path leads inland, providing nature lovers
with tralils to walk in complete solitude, as far as the "little
fountains" of spring water and, beyond, to the "signal"
where a ravine allows a view of the sea facing Corsica.
The
rare beauty of the island can be best appreciated from the sea:
dotting the coast the island presents charming coves, ancient
watch towers, islets where seagulls nest. Particularly beautiful
is "Cala Rossa", remains
of craters made up fire-red rock, while the bay surrounding
the port i excellently suited for wind-surfing, the coast offers
interesting underwater excursions,
because of the abundance and variety of marine flora and fauna.
Day 2: Capraia
- Bastia (Corsica)
It is one of the most beautiful towns of Corsica. Bastia has
sometimes napolitan accents with
its cracked houses, its balconies of wroughtiron and its façades
where garland of multicoloured linen cheerfully flap.
Day 3: Bastia
- Campoloro (corsica)
Day
4: Campoloro - Montecristo
is the location of the Alexander Dumas novel, "The Count
of Montecristo - Isola Del Giglio:
the island, situated in the centre of the Tyrrhenian Sea, hides
in its interior a ‘hidden treasure’. A
crystal clear sea, which is of an emerald green shade
and teeming with underwater life and, surrounds a land, of which
a high percentage is still wild (90%). Indeed, the island is
a real hidden treasure, for people who have a genuine relationship
with nature, with friendly locals, walks, bird-watching, and
the underwater world.
Day 5: Isola
Del Giglio - Isola di Giannutri
The numerous grottos along the
coast are very interesting: the most famous is the one of Gala
dei Grottoni in the southern point of the Island.
During the Roman period, Giannutri belonged to the Enobardi
family, they built a magnificient villa, clothed in esteemed
marbles, which ruins are nowadays visible and represent one
of the most important attraction of the Island.
Day 6:
Isola di Giannutri - Elba
Day 7: Disembarkation
This is a sample itinerary. You have
many choices of router and anchorages, or you may want to linger
at favorite places. Our Charter Coordinators and base staff
are happy to help you plan your ideal cruise.
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Little
needs to be said about a country as well known as Italy.
But, who would
think that there were corners of this well-traveled country that relatively
few have visited? One doesn't think of islands when thinking of Italy
but off Italy's lovely coast are five island groups, which
deserve visiting. The charter scene in Italy is relatively new but
certainly well developed due to the scores of European visitors. For
Americans this is new, exciting cruising ground filled with lush Mediterranean
vegetation, intriguing historical towns where time has stopped,
significant historical and archaeological remains, a volcano,
romantic deserted coves and bays and, last but not least, you can
also indulge in the more elementary pleasures of enjoying good food
and wine, improving your wardrobe and seeking out la
dolce vita.
Stretching for
50km (31mi) along a promontory from Sorrento to Salerno is some of
Europe's most beautiful coastline. The road hugs the zigzagging bends
and curves of the cliffy coast, overlooking intensely blue waters
and passing picture-postcard villages that cling to the cliff walls
like matchbox houses.
For exploring
the magnificent west coast of Italy and world known for its beauty
island of Corsica, we have chosen two excellent locations, one is
Piombino in the coast side and the other is the island of Elba.
The island of Elba is the largest, richest and most beautiful
island of the Archipelago Toscano. Its coast is much indented and
there are numerous attractive harbours and anchorages. The slopes
are extensively terraced and the island is always green even in the
middle of sumer. It is a green and colorul spot that enchanted the
exiled Napoleon.
You can sail to
the western Italian mainland coast and to the Tuscan archipelago
consisting of Gorgona, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri.
It is a popular cruising ground for yachts, however you may end up
staying longer than you planned, seduced by the charm of these islands.
You may also explore the Ligurian Coast, Corsica
and Sardinia.
WEATHER &
WIND
The prevalling
wind in the summer is from W - NW. There will frequent be SE winds
around Capraia, Elba and the mainland coast down to Giannutri, and
frequent periods of calm. Often there will be a light W or SW wind
at night. In the spring and autumn there are frequent local squalls
around the islands, usually easily spotted as a ragged black line
of cloud, thogh they do not normally last for long.
WHAT THERE
IS TO SEE:
- Elba:
Napoleonic museum (Portoferraio)
- Napoleon's Villa (St. Martino)
- Capraia:
the fortress of S. Giorgio, from
where a breathtaking view of the island can be admired.Tthe small
harbour and its picturesque bars.
- Bastia:
Cathedrale
Ste-Marie, this 15th-century cathedral is replete with
Baroque decoration. Palais des Nobles Douzes,
the 15th-century palace, which overlooks the port, houses the Musee
d'Ethnographic Corse. The museum displays geological and archeological
artifacts, and other details of the island's rich history. Place
du Marche, this market square offers a variety of treats
to those looking for some local flavor. You can see grandmothers argue
over the price of fish, and pick up tasty fruit grown nearby. The
 market
is open every morning except for Mondays. Terra
Vecchia, the old town.
- Montecristo:
Montecristo is a Nature reserve island.
- Giglio:
The principal attractions of the island are unspoilt nature, a mild
mediterranean climate, and a clear and transparent sea, nowodays found
in very few places.
- Giannutri:Enobardi
family's villa in esteemed marbles; the ruins are still
visible and represent one of the most important attractions of the
Island. .
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