Marine tourism in Tuscany
Giglio Island, Tuscan Archipelago - Photo by Guido Cozzi
Marine tourism in Tuscany
The sea of Tuscany
Tuscany includes an Archipelago of 7 islands and a coastline that runs from north-west to south-east, totalling almost 600 km of coastline. To those arriving from the sea, Tuscany offers an unexpected self-discovery that, even from this point of view, lives up to the promise of its fame.
Lighthouses, fortresses and ancient towers dot the coasts as reminders of a past of villages, pirates and sailing on sight: structures now often dedicated to hospitality, catering or cultural activities.
The islands of the archipelago almost create a natural bridge for pleasure navigation between the Tuscan coast and the islands of Sardinia and Corsica. Very evocative stops between welcoming ports located at the foot of ancient fortified villages, unique flavours to discover and nature to admire.
Sailing along the coastline, the bows run through the Mediterranean macchia, stretching out to lap the beaches or clinging to the rocks that embrace and protect unspoilt bays where you can drop anchor for a swim. For leisure time, the Tuscan coast offers 32 harbours or marinas, plus 9 ports of economic importance and commercial traffic.
Docking in Tuscany means enjoying harbour life, but also being able to make excursions to the most famous cities of art or to lesser-known but fascinating villages, and, of course, stocking up on typical local food and wine products for excellent dinners on board.
Charm aside, it evokes the Tuscan lighthouse system, which counts 24 along the coast and on the archipelago. Some of these lighthouses can be visited, host events or offer accommodation.
Marine tourism in Tuscany
Tuscany is among one of the best-equipped coastal regions in terms of the number of available moorings, which stands at 17,550, 31,3 berths per kilometre of coastline compared to about 578 kilometres of coastline.
A widespread network of ports and marinas with some main poles: Viareggio and the Apuo-versiliese area, Piombino, the Maremma with Punta Ala, Scarlino, Castiglione della Pescaia, Marina di Grosseto and Argentario.
Medium-small entities that play an important role in qualifying and enhancing the overall tourist offer, also in relation to the villages and towns to wich they are connected. Tuscan tourist ports are a network of relationship spaces; a square where it is possible to find functional services, entertainment, culture and typical tuscan flavours.
The strength of the Tuscan tourism model is precisely the integration of the offer that the territories propose to visitors: a mix of activities and experiences that range from sport to wine and food, from culture to nature to make people discover, or rediscover, the essence of authentic Tuscany.