Minicrociere in Maremma
The beauty of the coasts of Maremma is not only to be enjoyed from the shore, amongst the more popular activities when the weather is good is the so-called Minicruise. A mini cruise makes it possible to devote a day to fun and relax, enabling even those with little time at disposal to visit the most significant attractions of their destination. Depending on the elected tour, people will have the chance to visit different places, and to sunbathe and swim in several suggestive coves. The companies offering this kind of service are: Toremar, Moby Lines and Blu Navy, Corsica Sardegna Elba Ferries. A minicruise to discover the island of Elba If the Tuscan Archipelago is one of the greatest wonders of the Italian landscape, there is no doubt that Elba, among the amazing islands that form it, is its main exponent. The minicruises directed to the island of Elba mainly leave from the two touristic ports of Piombino and Castiglione della Pescaia. Amongst the available options there are also the “inverse” mini cruises, that leave from several small docks on Elba leading to the other islands of the Archipelago: Pianosa, Giglio, Capraia and Montecristo. The time allocated to be spent on the land can be spent wondering around the towns’ small alleys or discovering the places of cultural interest. In Portoferraio the museum of the Napoleonic Residences, Palazzina dei Mulini being his urban house, and Villa San Martino his countryside house, stores décor, antiques and period furniture that tell visitors about the exile of one of the most admired generals and statesmen in history. Info: The island is well connected to the mainland, tickets can be purchased online on the Traghettionline website so that you can enjoy your fun- and relax-filled holiday. On this website it is possible to find all the routes and timetables for the ferries directed to Elba. Minicruises to the island of Giglio Besides Elba, another must-see destination is definitely the island of Giglio. Ferries leaving from Porto Santo Stefano (in the Argentario area) are available every day May through September. Maregiglio is the only company that also gets to the island of Giannutri, whereas Blu Navy also offers tours to the other islands of the archipelago: Elba , Capraia and Montecristo. The ferries managed by this company also leave from the deck of Castiglione della Pescaia. Info at toscanaminicrociere.it
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Giglio Island
The island of Giglio is a slice of paradise in the middle of the sea which in spite of its location at a mere 20 km from the coast of Argentario looks like a totally different world.
Elba Island
At merely 10 km from the coast, surrounded by the Tyrrhenian Sea, there is the marvellous island of Elba, which together with Pianosa, Capraia, Gorgona, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri forms the national park of the Tuscan Archipelago.
Cala Martina
Cala Martina is an expanse of sand and pebbles surrounded by the promontories of Punta Francese and Punta Martina, from which it takes its name.
Cala Violina
Located between the cities of Follonica and Punta Ala within the Bandite di Scarlino nature reserve is the most beautiful beach in the Tuscan Maremma, the famous Cala Violina.
Follonica’s Beaches
The bay named after the town of Follonica features a sandy coast and a gradually sloping seabed.
The beaches of the Maremma
The uncontaminated nature characterizing La Maremma will stay with you side by side up to the sea.
La Costa degli Etruschi
Costa degli Etruschi is one of the most characteristic and peculiar areas of Tuscan Maremma.
Castiglione della Pescaia
The capital of summer tourism in Maremma is the beautiful Castiglione delle Pescaia, considered one of the classier town of the whole region for its lively bars and its beautiful shores.
Massa Marittima
When thinking of art and culture in Maremma the beautiful Massa Marittima comes to mind.
The beaches of Scarlino
Along the Scarlino coastline, with Cala Violina The pathway to Scarlino’s coves (8km passable only on foot, on horseback or by bike) starts out from Portiglioni, after the Marina di Scarlino tourist port.
DISCOVER MAREMMA Beaches of Castiglione della Pescaia
The main beach of Castiglione della Pescaia is easily accessible from downtown on foot, as it spans right in correspondence with its historical centre
Maremma Park
The Natural Park of Maremma is undoubtedly one of the most impressive attractions for those who wish to indulge in a holiday devoted to nature and wellness.
Natural Parks
Maremma is the land of natural parks par excellence, and whether you are nature enthusiasts or not, you will be awestruck by the boundless green expanse that are the gentle hills of this land
Artist’s Garden
Not only natural marvels: among the hills of Maremma there are places that were conceived following the creativity of great national and international artists
Forest Bathing
Eco-sustainability and a green location are at the core of a new kind of tourism, in a constant pursuit of well-being for both body and mind, linked to the natural environment
Design Wineries
Spending time in Maremma is the perfect chance to discover the great wines that are produced here, only recently become famous but of undisputed high quality now
Spa & Welness
This little slice of paradise features amongst wellness enthusiasts’ favourites, which comes as no surprise since it was long considered as a realm of relax by the great ancient civilizations
Museums and Underground world
Talking about Maremma also and somehow especially means talking about history. This colourful land has a glorious and yet ill-fated past, a history composed of glory and grandeur, but also of tragedy and epidemics, death and destruction
Hikes and walks
If you are passionate about nature and want to fully enjoy it while exploring on foot, Maremma is the right place for you
The sea in Maremma
The uncontaminated nature characterizing La Maremma will stay with you side by side up to the sea
Minicrociere in Maremma
The beauty of the coasts of Maremma is not only to be enjoyed from the shore, amongst the more popular activities when the weather is good is the so-called Minicruise.