How to visit Giglio

Getting to Giglio from the Island of Elba

How to get there	No special permission is needed if you wish to go to the Island of Giglio. In summer, tours that leave from Porto Azzurro are held on the Acquavision shipping company ferryevery Wednesday. The Tuscan Archipelago National Park also organizes visits along an excursionistic route on the western coast.
Info	Over the summer months the Maregiglio shipping company also holds mini cruises, with departure from Porto Santo Stefano, and, after a brief stop at the Island of Giglio, enables you to get to the nearby Island of Giannutri and you will therefore be able to fully enjoy the enchanting beauty of both islands in one go.
Contact details	Municipality of the Island of Giglio 0564 806064 - comuneisoladelgiglio@pcert.it Pro Loco Island of Giglio and Giannutri 0564 809400 - info@isoladelgiglio.it

[img index="0" params=m&class=image-l"][/img]If you have chosen the Island of Elba for your summer holidays, Giglio might prove to be the perfect destination for a one day excursion if you want to discover the second largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago.

Even before you actually land you will immediately be fascinated by the very colourful tiny town of Giglio Porto, truly characteristic with its pastel coloured houses overlooking the sea, that are all very close together and crossed by tiny lanes and alleys.

A visit to the Medieval town of Giglio Castello, made up of tiny lanes, the city walls, the fortress and the breathtaking view from there, will give you a good idea about the history of this island that was so sought after in the last centuries.

Follow the old, muletrack that leads to the water and take a walk in the in the shade of the holm oaks and you will fully appreciate the beauty of the nature to be found on this gian,t granite rock. With its 28 kilometres of coastline, full of tiny coves, rocky cliffs and sandy beaches, the Island of Giglio offers you unique and very varied scenery.

Guided excursions with the Park

Guided tours	The visit includes an excursionistic route along the western coast. Departure is every Wednesday from Porto Azzurro.
Ticket prices	Guided excursion with the Park: full price € 45, reduced € 36. Free for children up to the age of 4.
Contact details	+39 0565 908231 - info@parcoarcipelago.info Info Park Giglio
Booking	Book online

Time needed: 3 hours - Level of difficulty: easy.

The Tuscan Archipelago National Park offers guided tours to Giglio with departure from Porto Azzurro so that you can discover the natural and historical heritage of Giglio and dive into its crystal clear sea!

A visit to the island also consists of an excursionistic tour.The route follows the western coast so you can discover the fine, white sands beaches that are set like jewels along the breathtaking granite cliffs.

You first reach Cala delle Caldane right from the port, and, with Mediterranean bush all around you, after a quick swim to help you regain your strength, you can stop at Cannelle beach where you can then enjoy your packed lunch and make the most of this tiny stopping place.