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Attractions on Giglio
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Giglio island is truly a pearl to be discovered: located at the southern tip of the Tuscan archipelago in front of Monte Argentario, it is known above all for its natural beauties: the crystal clear deep blue sea forms the backdrop for a largely unspoiled landscape with the Mediterranean maquis. Wonderful underwater worlds, a charming coast with bays lined with granite rocks, sandy beaches, picturesque villages…
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Where to Stay - Accomodations on Giglio Island
For anyone planning a holiday on the island of Giglio, one of the most difficult questions is surely “Where is the best place to stay?“. The island offers a variety of different types of accommodation to suit all travellers’ needs: hotels, bed & breakfasts, holiday homes and a campsite. The picturesque harbor town of Giglio Porto, where you arrive by ferry, is the beating heart of the island, Giglio Castello, surrounded by its city walls, lies majestically on the mountain ridge and is the administrative center of the island, on the west coast is the seaside resort of Giglio Campese directly on the large sandy beach. There are also smaller, secluded settlements near the beaches of Arenella and Cannelle, as well as holiday homes dotted around the Mediterranean maquis of the east coast. Given the small size of the island, the choice of accommodation location may not be that important. Wherever you stay, you will have the opportunity to discover the entire island.
Ferries to Giglio
The island of Giglio is very well connected to the mainland. Two ferries run several times a day all year round from Porto Santo Stefano, Monte Argentario, to Giglio Porto, the only harbor on the island. The crossing takes one hour. There are no hydrofoils. Compare the timetables, tariffs and offers of all ferry companies and book online your ticket with just a few clicks…
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Places to see include the three villages, the lighthouses and the beaches (see below); there are no museums:
Giglio Porto: A walk between the green and red piers, the Torre del Saraceno and the cove of the same name, home to the moray eel
Giglio Castello: A circular walk through the village, climbing up to the church, passing through Piazza dei Lombi (panoramic viewpoint), Piazza Rocca Pisana and then down Via Vittorio Emanuele
Giglio Campese: Medicean Tower (view from the outside only, as it is a private residence).
Capel Rosso: a walk to the southern tip of the island with it’s distinctive lighthouse
You’ll find four sandy beaches; the largest is Campese beach on the north-western coast. On the eastern coast, to the north of the harbour, is Arenella beach, and to the south are Cannelle and Caldane beaches. You can get to Campese by bus, to Arenella by taxi, to Cannelle on foot or by taxi, and to Caldane by sea or on foot.
As well as the classic water sports (snorkelling, diving, kayaking) and hiking, you can explore the island’s beauty on land by hiring an electric bike or a scooter. Il Giglio is also ideal for a circumnavigation, either by hiring a boat or with a skipper. You can also, for example, enjoy a tasting of the island’s traditional wine…
For most of the year, animals are not allowed on the island’s public beaches, nor is swimming permitted. However, many beach resorts do allow dogs on their beach areas.
A one-way ferry ticket costs around EUR 18 per person, and around EUR 60 for a car.
The crossing on the (only) route from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio Porto takes around 1 hour.
An efficient public transport service, comprising regular bus routes, connects Giglio Porto with the other two villages, Giglio Castello and Giglio Campese, with several services throughout the day. The journey takes around 15–30 minutes. Taxis are also available for getting around quickly from one part of the island to another. Alternatively, you can hire a car in Giglio Porto, or – if you prefer two wheels – a scooter or an electric bike. The beach of Caldane is also served by water taxis.
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