Visiting Giglio Island in October: excellent reasons for your next vacation

In the month of October, you are planning to make a little journey and would like to know more about Giglio Island, since you have never been there. Well, there are many excellent reasons to visit this island in autumn in general and in October in particular.

5 reasons to visit Giglio Island in October

Prices are much lower

Since the high season is over, the costs to stay overnight (whether in a hotel, B&B or holiday home) will be much lower. Likewise, the ferry trip will cost you much less. For a pleasant holiday saving money.

The climate is still pleasant

On average, the maximum temperature on Giglio Island in October is 17 ° C. Instead the minimum is 12 ° C, so in the evening it is still quite cool (better be prepared). During the day, a temperature of 17 ° C makes walking around the island a real pleasure, especially on sunny days, when the nature of Giglio really gives its best.

The island is less crowded

You will have the sensation that Giglio Island is just waiting for you. Long walks in nature, slow rhythms, the many typical dishes. In other words, October in this destination is the ideal month for a trip dedicated solely to relaxation, to forget stress and the daily rout.

It is an ideal time for sports enthusiasts

Just wear the right clothes and you will be ready to walk along the paths that cross Giglio Island: there are many, of different length and difficulty, and each of them will give you unparalleled views.

Instead, do you prefer to discover the beauty of the sea with mask, wetsuit and tank? Also in this case, the Giglio Island is ready to satisfy you: the most beautiful dive sites are seven, from the Pignocchi shoal to the Corvo rock.

And if you are particularly lucky…

…in October, on Giglio Island you could swim in the sea for the last time of the season: the days during which temperatures allow you to enjoy the most beautiful beaches of Giglio Island are not uncommon.

Useful tips for the holiday

How many days

Talking about October, probably the ideal duration of a holiday on Giglio Island is three-four days: just the right way to spend a relaxing weekend.

Talking about the whole year, then we have several tips for you:

How many days to spend on Giglio Island, Tuscany? We have 4 ideas for you

Getting around

If you want to know how to get around Giglio Island, the solutions are essentially these five:

• By car or, in general, with your own vehicle that you can take on the ferry (in this regard, there may be limitations – for further information, visit Isola del Giglio municipality official website, Comune.isoladelgiglio.gr.it);
• By bus, that connect the main towns on the island (for further information, visit Tiemmespa.it);
• Scooter rental in Giglio Porto;
• By boat, that you can rent in Giglio Porto, or you can take part in one of the several boat tours that depart especially in spring and summer;
• By taxi.

Where to stay

As already mentioned, in the month of October you can also take advantage of cheapest prices for accommodation. If you need suggestions and solutions, you can find them here:

Where to stay on Giglio Island: hotels, B&Bs and holiday homes

How to get

Now your question is: how to get to Giglio Island? Surely the simplest part: on this page, in fact, you can easily book your seat on the ferries to Giglio Island with just a few clicks. You just have to use our online booking system.

The ferries to Giglio Island depart from Porto Santo Stefano, on the Argentario. We advise you to arrive in Porto Santo Stefano by car, which you can then take on the ferry or leave in one of the car parks located near the port.