Tuscan coastal vacation activities and tours

The legend is the islands of the archipelago come from a crown that Venus lost as she swam in the waters of the Mediterrean. Each island is different from the other, and they are truly unique in the world. The islands are perfect for holidays with their sandy beaches, little inlets and the rocky coastlines that together make up the largest marine park in Europe with around 60 thousand hectares of protected waters around the islands of Capraia, Giannutri, Gorgona, Montecristo and Pianosa, and 18 thousand hectares of protected land on the larger islands of Elba and Giglio.

It is possible to tour, hike, dive and sail the islands of Elba, Giglio, Giannutri and part of Capraia - a completely volcanic island. Capraia is visited today by scuba divers attracted by the ocean floor, crystal clear inlets, wide variety of marine life and many underwater caves. The island of Gorgona still has a prison and it is only possible to visit the island on organised and authorised trips. Pianosa also hosted a prison until recently. To complete the list, all of Montecristo is a natural reserve so protected that only 1000 visitors can set foot here each year.

This romantic and varied area is perfect for those wishing to enjoy the famous Tuscan sun, wine and good food while getting their feet wet and and a great tan. The opportunities for tours, treking, biking and wine are abundant - but so are the possibilities of enjoying Tuscany from the seaside.