Bays and nature between Argentario, Giglio Island, and Giannutri

First day

First sails at Argentario
The adventure begins in the morning at Talamone. After an initial briefing, we will have the opportunity to get to know each other and organize the galley. In the early afternoon, we will hoist the sails and, if the wind is favorable, set sail for the circumnavigation of Monte Argentario, a wild and fascinating promontory that offers spectacular scenery. Diving and overnight stay near Lo Sbarcatello or another quiet anchorage near Porto Ercole. Over the next few days, our boat holiday with skipper will take us to visit the islands of Giglio and Giannutri and the other beaches of the Argentario that can only be reached by sea. Let's get ready for a week of close contact with nature!

Second day

The island of Giannutri
We start the day by sailing towards Cala Piazzoni, a secluded and bright bay, perfect for the first swim in a surprisingly crystal clear sea. A few miles of sailing then separate us from the picturesque Isola Rossa, where we drop anchor in a natural harbor that seems suspended in time. In the afternoon, we hoist the sails again and head for the wild Isola di Giannutri: a night at Cala Spalmatoio, in the heart of the marine reserve. Here, the silence is total, the sky is full of stars, and the sailing holiday in the Tuscan Archipelago offers one of its most magical moments.

Third day

The island of Giglio
After a slow and sunny morning spent swimming and relaxing in the incredibly clear waters of Isola di Giannutri, we weigh anchor and set sail for one of the most iconic islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The voyage to Isola del Giglio is a succession of open horizons and coastlines, until we arrive at the splendid harbor of Cannelle, at Cala Smeraldo, where the sea takes on shades that speak for themselves. In the afternoon, we can go ashore for a walk through the alleys of Giglio Porto or climb up to Giglio Castello, the medieval heart of the island. Night falls as we are rocked by the sea: this is the true rhythm of a sailing vacation in the Tuscan Archipelago.

Fourth day

Circumnavigation of Giglio
Weather permitting, in the morning we will sail around the Isola del Giglio, exploring its most authentic and less traveled side. We will reach one of the bays on the north side, such as Cala dei Gessi or Cala dell'Allume, where the sea is deep, wild, and perfect for swimming far away from everything. In the afternoon, the bow moves towards Campese, one of the largest and brightest bays on the island. Here we spend the night at anchor, with the option of going ashore and enjoying an informal dinner in one of the small restaurants overlooking the beach. A day that reveals the truest side of a sailing holiday on the island of Giglio, surrounded by nature, freedom, and time that slows down.

Fifth day

The Uccellina Park
After breakfast, weather and wind permitting, we set sail towards the spectacular Formiche di Grosseto, a small rocky paradise and a popular destination for snorkeling enthusiasts. In the early afternoon, we resume sailing until we reach the Uccellina Park, entering the splendid Cala di Forno: a wild beach with no buildings and the opportunity to go ashore and walk among the dunes and Mediterranean scrub. We spend the night at anchor, immersed in the silence and history of one of the most unspoiled places on the Maremma coast, fully experiencing the essence of a sailing holiday between Argentario and the Tuscan Archipelago.

Sixth day

Last sails and return to Talamone
After enjoying a few more hours in the wild Cala di Forno, we dedicate the day to real sailing: maneuvers, wind in our hands, and active navigation along the coast until we reach the northern side of Monte Argentario. We drop anchor in one of its most beautiful bays, such as Cala Grande or Cala del Pozzarello, for a final swim in calm waters. In the late afternoon, we set set sail for Talamone, returning to port to say goodbye to the sea and spend our last evening on land. An aperitif overlooking the port awaits us and, for those who wish, a memorable fresh fish fry at Gennaro's, the perfect end to this week on a boat in Tuscany that tastes of freedom and authenticity.

Seventh day

Disembarkation
The time has come to say goodbye and disembark in the early hours of the morning at Talamone. As we leave the boat, our thoughts turn to the days we have just experienced: sailing along Monte Argentario, nights at anchor under starry skies, the absolute silence of Cala di Forno, where nature has remained the master of time. We have discovered the wildest side of theIsland of Giannutri and breathed in the timeless atmosphere of theIsola del Giglio, among turquoise bays and villages suspended above the sea. Thus ends a sailing holiday in Tuscany filled with wind, nature, and sharing, with the feeling of having experienced the sea in its most authentic way.