Porto di Giglio Castello

Giglio Castello, Italy

Giglio Castello, Italy is nestled on Isola del Giglio, a stunning island off the southern Tuscan Coast in the Tyrrhenian sea. It is renowned for its charming towns, crystal-clear waters, and dramatic coastline with hidden coves and pristine beaches. Boasting unspoilt landscapes, Giglio Island offers 28 km of jagged granite coastline, lush Mediterranean shrubbery, pine forests, and vineyards. The island is home to rich marine life, including extensive Neptune sea grass, coral reefs, and gorgona sea fans. Visitors can enjoy swimming in picturesque spots like Scalettino beach, Saraceno beach, Cannelle beach, Caldane beach, Arenella, and Campese beach. Adventurers can hike along scenic trails, explore Giglio Porto's vibrant harbor, marvel at the ancient walls and towers of Giglio Castello, and relax in Giglio Campese while watching the sun set over the bay. Don't miss the chance to indulge in local specialties like Ansonaco wine, Panficato cake, and Zuppa di pesce fish stew. Giglio Island is a paradise for water activities, offering snorkeling, scuba diving, boat trips, kayaking, and paddle boarding. To reach Giglio Castello, take an hour-long ferry from Porto Santo Stefano in Monte Argentario. Giglio Island is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, hikers, and beach enthusiasts.

Location

City: Giglio Castello

Region: Tuscany

Country: Italy

Coordinates: 42.3547° N, 10.9676° E