Where to snorkel on the island of Giglio: discover the best places

A clear sea full of life: it is for these reasons that the island of Giglio is an ideal destination for those who, like you, want to explore the seabed equipped only with a mask and snorkel. And for all you snorkelling enthusiasts, the best places on the island of Giglio are the ones you find below.

Beaches

First of all, to snorkel we recommend that you reach four of the five most beautiful beaches on the island of Giglio.

Arenella beach

Arenella beach is located on the east coast, to be precise a couple of kilometers north of Giglio Porto, which makes it easily accessible. Its bottom is sandy and remains low for many meters. But above all, on the sides of the beach there are two low cliffs to be explored with mask and snorkel.

Campese beach

We move to the west coast of the island. To be precise, this is the beach of the town of the same name. Campese is the largest on the whole island and is sandy. To really enjoy snorkeling, where to dive in the southern part of the island, where there are the low cliffs that lead to the Pertuso cove.

Cannelle beach

From Giglio Porto, take Cannelle road and in a short time you will have arrived at the homonymous beach. With its shallow water, low cliffs and transparent sea, snorkelling will be an authentic pleasure.

Caldane beach

It is located less than a kilometer from Cannelle and can be reached by walking along a scenic and not at all demanding path. Not very large, it is a very quiet beach where, to enjoy snorkeling, we suggest you arrive early in the morning, especially in summer.

Giannutri

A small, wild and unspoiled island not far from Giglio. With the only exceptions of Cala dello Spalmatoio and Cala Maestra, the coast of Giannutri is completely rocky and jagged. A boat excursion is the best way to find excellent snorkeling spots.

Coves

These are the main places on the island of Giglio for snorkeling. But they are certainly not the only ones. The coast of the island is in fact a succession of small coves, often little known and many of which can only be reached by sea. All opportunities that you snorkelling enthusiasts will not miss, and just move along the coast to find them, or participate in a boat trip with a stop and swim in the most beautiful coves.

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Diving

Are you thinking of trying diving for the first time? Or are you already experienced divers who want to admire the sea not only a surface but also in depth? In both cases, you are in the right place: the points of the Giglio for diving are many and each of them will not disappoint you, we can guarantee it.

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Getting to Giglio Island

To take advantage of our ideas for snorkeling (or even diving, why not) you just have to book a place on one of the ferries to the island of Giglio that leave from Porto Santo Stefano, on the Argentario. The crossing takes just an hour. Just an hour and you can immerse yourself in a wonderful sea.