Tuscany

Tuscany is a beautiful Italian region located in the central part of the country. The beautiful city of Florence is its capital. Tuscany is characterized by its architecture, sculptures and paintings and it is that six of the towns of this region are declared as World Heritage by UNESCO.

Tuscany, specially known for its excellent wines and 120 nature reserves, is also home of great characters in the story as Dante Alighieri and Giovanni Boccaccio, Michelangelo, Piero della Francesca, Francesco Tetrarch, among many others.

Tuscany has many attractions such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Cortona, Maremma, Crete Senesi and Siena.

Rent a sailing boat or catamaran in the beautiful deep blue sea of Tuscany, a region full of history and culture, and it is likely that you can sail with dolphins.

The marinas are ideally spread out along the magnificent coast of the Argentario peninsula making it easy to stop during your sailing holiday in Tuscany.

The Island of Elba is the largest island of the Tuscany archipelago and that attracts more people to its beaches and tourist life.

The many bays around the island are perfect for visiting one new beach every day, depending on wind direction, and the diversity of its marine life will surprise you. All you need for the perfect bareboat charter.

The best time to sail in Tuscany is between April and October, considering that July and August can be the hottest months and also the peak season with more crowds.

During the summer, winds of 8-12 knots usually blow from the northwest. There are plenty of protected harbors, anchors and bays, although you have to pay attention to the tides and underwater rocks.

The Italian coast of Tuscany is a magnificent place to rent a boat and enjoy an excellent sailing environment.

Scarlino, thanks to its location a few miles from Elba and the rest of islands of the Tuscan archipelago, is one of the best bases to start a cruise in Tuscany. A modern and well-equipped Marina, just 90 minutes from Pisa and Siena airport and two hours from Rome and Florence.

The islands of Tuscany have some of the most natural and well-preserved flora and fauna throughout the country, with crystal clear waters that allow you to see banks of fish. The islands and its surrounding waters are under the protection of the Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano, the first large marine park in Italy and the largest protected marine area in Europe for its environmental value.

Marina di San Vincenzo is located on the Etruscan Coast in Tuscany. This marina is part of the context of the city, near to the pedestrian streets and not far from the boats, shops, banks, bars and restaurants.

It is very easy to reach this base as it is only 5 minutes walking from the main train station.

Castiglioncello is located in the province of Livorno. From Castiglioncello you can navigate the Tyrrhenian Sea and discover an exceptional wealth of natural resources and landscapes, cities rich in history, culture, art and gastronomy. This marina is in a very lively environment, with shops and restaurants along the docks.

Around Castiglioncello you find cliffs and sandy beaches contrasting with the green pine trees forests of the Mediterranean.

From Punta Ala, in the heart of the Tuscan archipelago, you will discover some of the most beautiful beaches of this region. This base is located just a short distance from the islands of Tuscany (12 miles from Elba) and the coast of Corsica and Sardinia.
Punta Ala is one of the largest and most complete Italian ports for nautical tourism and is the center of the most important and exclusive Italian and international sailing events.