Third largest, is one of the brightest jewels of the Tuscan archipelago. Following dimensions for the Elba and Giglio. It has an area of 20 sq. km and a coastline of 30 km. Wild beauty of the island is guaranteed by its volcanic origin. E 'pierced by a considerable amount of good caves and coves and coasts are jagged. If you are west of the mountains whose highest peak is 445 m, the island is the lighthouse at Punta Ferraione. The island is the only beach of Cala Martola, but of rare beauty and practicality are also the Zurletti Cala, Cala strain, and Cala Rossa. Beaten by strong wind in winter, cooled in summer by the Mistral is an island frequented assiduously during the summer months for the taste of wild and unspoiled still holds. The possibility of trekking nature, which will allow a thorough understanding of the unusual island. The route winds through the old ways, often bordering on the coast overlooking the sea. Many coves accessible only by boat. Finally hits the presence of a freshwater pond, a favorite destination of migratory birds.

Trivia: Formerly called Aegylon Capraria Greeks and Romans, its name derives from the presence of wild goats on the island, but according to another theory 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 mainly rocky. Few yet spectacular beaches, amongst which that of Campese, Arenella, cinnamon and Caldane. The ancient vegetation, consisting of maquis, holm oak, cork oak, heather, strawberry, honeysuckle, tear straps, 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, can count among the wild rabbit species, the wood mouse and mouflon (Imported recently). Do not miss the bats, buzzards, kestrels, peregrine falcon, the gull, the real one, and yet the owl, the dove and many more. The fish fauna is typical of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Will not therefore be unlikely to meet a few grouper, snapper, bream, amberjack and wrasses.

It will be possible to go diving for a little more challenging, which is well suited for beginners, which will allow to observe the sea floor of exceptional beauty and variety. To visit the Rock Aldobrandesca, the walls of a medieval castle Giglio, which encompass the village of Giglio Castello. Fascinating Coastal Saracen towers of 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 celebrates San Lorenzo 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, shows and festivities in the square. Finally, on Sept. 15 celebrates the patron saint of Giglio Castello. St. Maximilian. The festivities will include a traditional procession, and the donkey race and quadrille.

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

is 10 km in size and is the third Italian island. Once a connection between Corsica and the peninsula, 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 coming of summer, the population triples. Beautiful coastlines 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, close to the rock of 'Ogliera is quietly situated at a depth of 10 meters, on a sandy bottom. Diving more challenging than the Cape stars, Ants Zanca, peak 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 as fine as preciously sand in the case of Biodola, Scaglieri, sandy beach, the 'Enfola composed of sand and gravel, Samson, Chief White, shining white pebble The Padulella and Gravel, Schiopparello, Bagnaia and Nisporto. So much for the north coast. In the south we will find Margidore, Lacona, Laconella, Lido di, cabbage, Fetovaia, Marina di Campo, almost 2 km long, Pomonte. There are few beaches on the West Coast and East remind Cavo, Rio Marina, Ortano, Reale, Barbarossa, Naregno. Nightly entertainment is guaranteed for all ages. The low fertility a copious amount of restaurants and bars, which host the start of the evening the tourists, who inevitably ends in a hilarious dancing of the island.

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