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Elba and Capraia, 1 week among the pearls of the Tuscan Archipelago

Italy:

Tuscany

Duration:

7 days - 6 nights

Max number of passengers:

7 people

Available:

-

Suitable for travellers:

10 - 70 years

Boarding from:

San Vincenzo

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Marco T.

Member since 2022 -

Organisation

Italian

English

This experience, in a nutshell

We will take you to admire what are perhaps the two queens of the archipelago and who certainly offer us a 360-degree experience, from navigation to bathing, from walks to trekking, passing through small villages rich in life and local history.



We will make the complete circumnavigation of the Island of Elba, the largest of the archipelago, with its 147 km of coastline where the most disparate landscapes alternate with delightful villages and dreamy views! And then on to Capraia, an authentic pearl in the middle of the Cetacean Sanctuary, unspoiled and uninhabited for 90% of its territory which is largely a nature reserve.

This period of the season is magical for sailing, the water starts to have that perfect temperature that invites you to take long swims and the days are long, we are now in the middle of summer with unique shows of colors and scents. And the great privilege of being able to enjoy it from a unique point of view, that of the sailboat!



Our base will be the new marina of Piombino, the port just a few miles from the Island of Elba, it is easy to reach by car and therefore the ideal starting point for our trips.

After arranging our belongings in the cabin and the galley, we will immediately set off at sunset towards the island of Elba. Our itinerary will be dictated by the weather, depending on the forecast we will decide which route to follow, which part of the island to visit and whether to spend the night at anchor or in port.



The itineraries can satisfy both the most experienced and those approaching the world of sailing for the first time. On board, everyone will be able to learn the basics of sailing and participate in maneuvers. They will be days of sport, relaxation, nature and fun in company.



In fact, we will sail in a flotilla, with another boat, one more opportunity to socialize and why not, challenge the other crew in short races.

No Departures available

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Boat & Classes of Service

Bavaria 41 Holiday - 1996

Type

Sailboat

Length

12.55 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

4

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

San Vincenzo.

Check-in: 10:00 AM

Our trip ends here:

San Vincenzo.

Check-out: 4:00 PM

Our itinerary

The map is purely indicative, our itinerary will be dictated by the weather, based on that we will decide which route to follow and which island to visit first.

Once the cabins have been assigned and the galley has been arranged, we will leave immediately.


We will cover the 30 miles that separate us from Capraia sailing, having fun and why not, trying to catch a nice lunch!

Once we arrive at our destination, we will begin the discovery of one of the most beautiful and wild islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. We will make Rada in breathtaking coves such as Cala del Ceppo, Cala della Mortola or Cala del Vetriolo with its suggestive cave. We will immerse ourselves in its pristine landscapes that make it a paradise for trekking and snorkeling lovers. We will visit the port with the characteristic village with restaurants and shops selling local products. We will visit the upper village with its castle and the postcard views that frame it.


From Capraia another sail in the open sea at sunset to reach Elba, where we will start the tour of this fantastic island. To the north, in addition to Portoferraio, the intriguing capital of the island rich in history and charm, we will sail in the beautiful Gulfs of Viticcio, Biodola and Procchio. We will be able to visit the towns of Marciana Marina and Sant'Andrea, delightful seaside villages with restaurants and typical shops.

After passing Punta di Fetovaia we will find ourselves on the west side of the island, the wildest unspoiled part with its cliffs overlooking the sea and the beautiful seabed that will guide us to discover places such as Pomonte, an obligatory stop for snorkeling on the famous wreck and descending further we will arrive at the spectacular beach of Fetovaia.

Here we are already on the south side of the island with its three large gulfs of Marina di Campo, Lagona and Golfo Stella, each different is fascinating in its own way where we will find different types of seabed.

Along the southern slope are characteristic the ancient iron mines such as those of Capoliveri and Punta dei Ripalti.

Rounding Punta dei Ripalti we will begin to sail along the east side of the island. Here we will be able to anchor and go ashore to visit the town, the most chic on the island. Going further north we will meet other ancient mining villages of Rio Marina and Cavo.

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Marco T.

Member since 2022 -

Organisation

Italian

English

4.8/5

out of

44

reviews

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Boat

Destination

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Special May - Weekend on Elba

05/27/2025

federico c.

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Italy

Marco é molto simpatico e preparato. la barca é tenuta davvero molto bene e pulita, e poi che dire, l’isola d’Elba parla per se.
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Long weekend on the Island of Elba with friends

09/3/2024

Max C.

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Italy

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Week in the north of Corsica, via Capraia - in company

08/20/2024

Jessica D.

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Italy

Esperienza unica, Marco è uno skipper con esperienza nonostante la giornata di mal tempo e’ riuscito a organizzare tutte le tappe al meglio
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Midweek getaway between Elba and Capraia

08/19/2024

CRISTINA G.

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Italy

Marco e' stato un ottimo skipper e i ragazzi trovati a bordo tutti simpaticissimi e gentili. Consiglio vivamente questa bellissima esperienza.

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