- Exciting winds
Tuscany isn't just rolling patchwork fields, red wine and stunning Renaissance cities. Tuscany also has an archipelago of seven islands that are simply beautiful with golden sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and a character coastline with plenty of lovely anchorages. Don't worry, it still has plenty of amazing food and wine to sample too! While Venus of the Tyrrhenian Sea was rising from the waters, she dropped seven pearls from the necklace adorning her neck. These pearls became the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago: Elba, Gorgona, Capraia, Giannutri, Giglio, Montecristo and Pianosa. Protected as the Tuscan Archipelago National Park (1986), the largest marine park in Europe, it is a lovely place to sail and discover a side to the country that many outside Italy don't even know exists.
Follonica, Tuscany
Hanse 458- Size: Large
- Age: Mid-aged
- Sailing yacht
- 2020
- 4 Cabins
- 3 Toilets
£2,746was£ 3052Including Boat only-10 %
Follonica, Tuscany
Oceanis 46.1- Size: Large
- Age: Modern
- Sailing yacht
- 2021
- 5 Cabins
- 3 Toilets
£2,815was£ 3128Including Boat only-10 %
Follonica, Tuscany
Dufour 460 Grand Large- Size: Large
- Age: Economy
- Sailing yacht
- 2016
- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
£2,639was£ 2933Including Boat only-10 %
Piombino, Tuscany
Bali 4.1- Size: Medium
- Age: Mid-aged
- Catamaran
- 2019
- 4 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
£3,987Including Boat only
Follonica, Tuscany
Sun Odyssey 519- Size: X-Large
- Age: Economy
- Sailing yacht
- 2017
- 5 Cabins
- 3 Toilets
£3,137was£ 3485Including Boat only-10 %
Punta Ala, Tuscany
Bavaria C45- Size: Large
- Age: Mid-aged
- Sailing yacht
- 2019
- 4 Cabins
- 3 Toilets
£2,221was£ 3173Including Boat only-30 %
Follonica, Tuscany
Bali 4.1- Size: Medium
- Age: Mid-aged
- Catamaran
- 2019
- 6 Cabins
- 4 Toilets
£3,611was£ 4012Including Boat only-10 %
Punta Ala, Tuscany
Sun Odyssey 449- Size: Medium
- Age: Economy
- Sailing yacht
- 2017
- 4 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
£1,800was£ 2572Including Boat only-30 %
Follonica, Tuscany
Oceanis 45- Size: Large
- Age: Economy
- Sailing yacht
- 2017
- 4 Cabins
- 2 Toilets
£2,525was£ 2805Including Boat only-10 %
What makes the Tuscany so Special
- 1 Week - Tuscan Islands Route
Many see Piombino as just a starting point for their holiday, however the town has much more to offer than initially meets the eye. The historical centre is a perfect size to explore on foot and offers places such as the gate of St. Antonino which dates back to 1200.
Giannutri has been inhabited since the Bronze Age and Romans later built the first harbour. The island is extremely popular with scuba divers and is well worth visiting if you like snorkelling too. The island only has an area of 2 square kilometres but the coasts are filled with fascinating coves
This island is an enormous mass of grey granite covered with deep-green vegetation. Its steep coastline alternatives with small beaches. The whole island is extremely well kept thanks to the locals being so proud of their island. We’d recommend visiting the fortified village at the top of the island.
If you didn’t get the opportunity to visit the town centre on your first evening we would recommend taking the time to visit. Within the old town there are several good restaurants which are worth visiting. After dinner you could go and explore with Plazzo Comunale (Town Hall) which is adjacent to the Torre dell’Orologio (Clock Tower).
22°C Sea temp: 19°C Warmer days, cool evenings. Changeable weather improving
26°C Sea temp: 23°C Warm days, warm nights and generally calm conditions
30°C Sea temp: 24°C Hot and dry conditions with generally calm conditions
30°C Sea temp: 24°C Hot and dry conditions with good afternoon winds
26°C Sea temp: 23°C Warm days, warm nights, weather becoming changeable
21°C Sea temp: 21°C Warm days and cooler nights with occasional stormy weather
18°C Sea temp: 15°C Cooler days with chilly evenings changeable conditions
We have two bases that serve the Tuscan Islands of Italy – Castiglioncello and Puntone. Puntone is our primary base and is the better located of the two. It is situated just outside the town of Follonica, on the Tuscan coast. It is a small modern marina with lots of amenities and is easy to reach from either Pisa or Rome. Castiglioncello is located south of Livorno on the Tuscan Coast. While closer to Pisa, it does mean a longer sail to get to the islands and therefore seen as not desirable.
The primary way to get to our bases in Tuscany is via Pisa Airport. You can also reach the Tuscan coast (particlarly Follonica) from Rome, though it does take a bit longer. For some reason, transfers are very expensive in Italy so we recommend taking the train to both our bases. Puntone is reached by taking a direct train from Pisa Centrale to Follonica and then a short taxi ride to Puntone Marina (Marina di Scarlino). It should take an hour and a half or so.
The weather in the Tuscan Islands is typically Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers bringing temperatures in the early 30s throughout the peak season of July and August. During May and September expect temperatures in the mid 20s. During the summer months the prevailing wind is west – north westerly and it rarely reaches gale force. Around Capraia, Elba and down the mainland coast to Giannutri there will often be south east winds with frequent periods of calm. At night there is often a light west or south west breeze.
As with the rest of Italy, moorings fee are not insubstantial though there are plenty of free anchorages around, especially on the island of Elba. Budget upwards of €400 for your weeks’ mooring, though this can been reduced by anchoring in the many idyllic bays on offer. On Elba check out Cala Bagnaia, Cala di Mola, Golfo Stella, Golfo della Lacona and Golfo di Procchio.
Charterers in Italy need a minimum of an RYA Day Skipper. We recommend having an ICC certificate (International Certificate of Competence). If you are in any doubt, please contact Seamaster and we will advised you or even get pre-approval.