Child friendly holidays in Tuscany: here’s why you should visit Giglio Island

It’s easy to get around and to get there, there are sandy beaches and several facilities, and in its villages there are so many things to do and to see. In other words, Giglio Island, in Tuscany, is an ideal destination (also) for a child friendly holiday. That’s why.

It’s easy to get there…

Car, train, plane: to get to Giglio Island, you have several solution and you just have to choose your favourite one. By car, train or plane, you will arrive in Porto Santo Stefano, Argentario, the only departure port for the ferries to Giglio Island.

…and to get around

Getting around Giglio Island won’t be a problem. Especially in summer, the buses of the public transport will allow you to visit the whole island. So you can move around even without a car.

For further information about timetables and ticket, you can visit the official website Tiemmespa.it.

Several beaches are perfect for children

The best beaches for children on Giglio Island are:

• Cala dell’Arenella: large white sand beach on the northeaster coast;
• Spiaggia Campese: in the homonymous village, it’s another large sandy beaches with several facilities;
• Spiaggia delle Cannelle: very large and easy to reach, it’s very crowded in summer.

And these three places are suitable not only for children but also for their parents: in fact, these are three of the most beautiful beaches on Giglio Island.

The holiday homes have everything you could wish for

The villages of Giglio Island are three:

• Giglio Porto, where the ferries dock, keeps the atmospheres of an ancient fishing village;
• Giglio Castello, in the heart of the island, ancient medieval village whose name come from the Rocca aldobrandesca (a fortress);
• Giglio Campese, with its large bay between the sea stack and the tower.

We recommend you to book a holiday home in Giglio Porto or in Giglio Campese. Because these two villages are by the sea, so the beaches are much easier to reach.

Where to go

And now: what are the things to do and to see with the children on Giglio Island? We have already indicated the best beaches. In addition to this, will make the holiday even more special:

• Inflatable games in Giglio Campese;
• Great walks completely immersed in the nature;
• Boat trips that will bring you to discover the less-known parts and beaches;
• The unique atmospheres of Giglio Castello.