With its 147 km of coastline, it is the largest in the archipelago, ideal for quiet circumnavigation by sailboat. A myriad of bays and coves where you can stop for one dive after another... definitely much better to visit them by sea to avoid the tourists who populate these patches of land in high season! Cala Biodola, Fetovaia, Cavoli, Sansone and Procchio are just some of the island's most renowned beaches. It will be a pleasure then to go ashore by tender to experience the lively towns in the evening, or to devote yourself to discovering ancient fortifications and archaeological sites, or the villas where Napoleon lived during his exile.  

The closest to Corsica and the only one of volcanic origin, these are the two factors that characterize it. In summer it is often a favorite stop for sailboats before landing in Corsica, while in winter it is a destination for trekking enthusiasts. If, on the other hand, you arrive to stay, you will discover its charm made up of sandy and rocky seabeds, coves, caves and ravines with crystal-clear waters in which to spot all sorts of marine inhabitants. Also worth discovering is Cala Rossa, the first to be spotted arriving from Elba, immediately recognizable by its purple-colored rock walls reflected in the sea.

Although its name comes from the Latin aegilium, goat, today goats no longer inhabit it. On the other hand, it is home to small coves with turquoise water, some easily accessible only by sea, such as the Caldane beach. There are three inhabited centers: Giglio Porto, the island's only port, has incredibly clear water and is filled with small stores and restaurants; Giglio Campese, which has become a tourist center thanks to its long beach; and Giglio Castello, the most characteristic, a medieval village of ups and downs and narrow alleys.

With its crescent shape, Giannutri Island, or also Isola dei Gabbiani, is the southernmost of the Archipelago and can be reached in an hour by boat from Giglio or from Monte Argentario starting from Porto Ercole or Porto Santo Stefano. Most of the island and surrounding sea constitutes a protected area and provides only two corridors of access for boats. You can only move freely between Cala Maestra and Cala Spalmatoio, where you will also find the remains of Villa Domizia, an ancient Roman villa commissioned by Nero's family. 

Gorgona, the smallest and northernmost of the islands, is home to a penal colony, making it one of the most protected islands in the archipelago. Access is limited to a maximum of 100 people per day and includes guided excursions in agreement with the Park Authority and the prison management.

Pianosa, named for its flat terrain, was also home to a maximum-security prison until 2011, and today enjoyment of the island remains restricted to keep its natural heritage intact.

Finally, wild and uninhabited Montecristo Island is recognized as a State Nature Reserve and included in the European network of biogenetic reserves. Access is strictly regulated to a maximum of about 2,000 visitors per year.