Third largest, is one of the brightest jewels of the Tuscan archipelago. In size following the Elba and Giglio. It has an area of ​​20 square kilometers and a coastline of 30 km. The wild beauty of the island is guaranteed by its volcanic origin. And 'pierced by a substantial amount of good caves and coves and coasts are jagged. If you are west of the mountains whose highest peak is 445 m, the lighthouse of the island is located in Punta Ferraione. Is the only beach of Cala Martola, but of rare beauty and are also practicable Zurletto of Cala, Cala strain, red and Cala. Beaten by very strong winds in winter, cooled in summer by the Mistral is an island frequented assiduously during the summer months for the taste of wild and unspoiled that still holds. From the possibility of trekking nature, which will allow a thorough knowledge of the unusual island. The routes run along the old mule, which often overlook the coast overlooking the sea. Many coves accessible only by a boat. Finally affects the presence of a freshwater pond, a favorite destination of migratory birds.

Trivia: Originally Aegylon called by the Greeks and Romans Capraria, its name derives from the presence of wild goats on the island, but according to another hypothesis, the name derives from a Mediterranean theme Karp, with the meaning of rock.

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The island is part of the Tuscan archipelago. It has a coastline of 27 km mostly rocky. Yet few spectacular beaches, amongst which that of Campese, Arenella, Cannelle and paddies. The ancient vegetation, composed of maquis, evergreen oaks, cork trees, heather, strawberry trees, honeysuckle, torn trousers, madder, cyclamen, is slowly reappearing, after the almost total neglect of agriculture to promote tourism. There is no shortage and maritime pines. Also extremely varied wildlife that lives on the island, may count among the wild rabbit species, the wood mouse, and mouflon (recently imported). There are plenty of bats, buzzards, kestrels, peregrine falcon, the gull, the real one, and even the owl, the wild pigeon and many more. The fish fauna is typical of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Will not therefore be unlikely to meet some grouper, snapper, bream, yellowtail, and wrasses.

It will be possible to make dives for the more undemanding, which is well suited to beginners, which will allow to observe the sea bed of exceptional beauty and variety. To visit the Rock Aldobrandesca the walls of a medieval castle Lily, which encompass the village of Giglio Castello. Fascinating Coastal towers of the Saracen, the Campese, Lazzaretto. There will also cite archaeological sites including the Roman ruins of Giglio Porto.

Among the events to remember the report of August 10, the date on which St. Lawrence is celebrated with colorful fireworks, dancing and the Palio Marinaro, marine part of the procession rooted tradition of the island. On August 16 we celebrate the patron saint of Giglio Campese with concerts, performances and celebrations in the streets. Finally on September 15 celebrates the patron saint of Giglio Castello. St. Maximilian. The festivities will include a traditional procession, and a donkey race, and quadrille.

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The island 's part of Elba, with the other islands of the Tuscan Archipelago, Archipelago National Park. Distance from

is 10 km in size and is the third largest Italian island. Once a connection between Corsica and the mainland, was the historic home of the brief exile of Napoleon Bonaparte. Tourism is the main source of wealth of the island, if we think that with the arrival of summer, the population triples. Beautiful coastline that provide the possibility of diving with the degree of difficulty varies. Some are accessible to beginners, others are more challenging. To visit the wreck of Pomonte, near the rock of 'Ogliera is quietly lying at a depth of 10 meters, on a sandy bottom. The most difficult dives of Cape Star, Zanca of the Ants, the peaks of Pablo, and Scoglietto the harbor. A myriad of unforgettable beaches makes the island's shores. Among these, to remember to Acquaviva, Marciana Marina, Procchio, whose sand is preciously fine sand as in the case of Biodola, Scaglieri, sandy beach, the 'Enfola composed of sand and gravel, Samson, Head white, shining white pebble The Padulella and Gravel, Schiopparello, Bagnaia Nisporto. So much for the north coast. In the south we find Margidore, Lacona, Laconella, Lido di, cabbages, Fetovaia, Marina di Campo, almost 2 km long, Pomonte. There are few beaches on the West Coast and East cable recall, Rio Marina, Ortano, Royal, Barbarossa, Naregno. Nightly entertainment is guaranteed for all ages. The low a copious amount of restaurants and clubs that host the start of the evening the tourists, which inevitably ends in a fun-filled nightclubs of the island.

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