Giannutri Island: these are the most beautiful beaches

There are many reasons to visit Giannutri during a holiday on Giglio island: uncontaminated nature, ancient Roman villas, the pleasure of immersing yourself in total relaxation and tranquility. And then there is that jagged and evocative coastline that made it famous. Where there are beautiful beaches.

Beaches…

On Giannutri island, the beaches are really two:

• Cala Spalmatoio. The name derives from the fact that the cove was used to “spread” the pitch boats or other insulating materials. Today Cala Spalmatoio is accessible for visitors and is one of only two landing places on the island. The cove is very small, the water is shallow, and the sea has an intense color that varies from emerald to turquoise.
• Cala Maestra. The second of the landings of Giglio island. It is a small cove of pebbles that opens up between two rocky ridges that reach the sea. For many meters the water remains low, it is so transparent that the bottom is visible, and the color is of an intense blue.

…and coves

These are the only two beaches of Giannutri. The island still reserves many other bays where you can swim, but can only be reached by sea. To see them, the advice is to book a boat excursion starting from Giglio Porto that will allow you to discover the jagged coastline of Giannutri (as Punta San Francesco, Cala Volo di Notte, Punta Secca and Punta Scaletta).

Visiting Giannutri

The beaches will be a large part of the excursion but not the only one, because there is so much more to see on Giannutri. This island, in fact, was appreciated for its beauty already in Roman times, as evidenced by the remains of a magnificent villa. While from the lighthouse you can admire an incomparable view.

Diving

In addition to making a pleasant excursion, Giannutri is also recommended for diving enthusiasts. This island is an ideal place for diving: thanks to its crystalline sea and the rock walls that go down to the sea, the seabed is so rich in life and colors that will delight any diver.

Where to sleep

Although the island, as an extension, is quite small, you can still find different solutions if you would like to sleep on Giannutri: in particular, you can choose between residences, apartments and holiday homes, in most cases made available by the inhabitants.

How to get there: the ferries

To get to the island, you only have to book a seat on one of the Giannutri ferries, which leave from the port of Porto Santo Stefano, to the Argentario. Alternatively, you can take part in one of the many boat trips that depart from Giglio island, in particular from Giglio Porto and Giglio Campese.

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