Anchorages and moorings in Tuscany
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The cove is sheltered by the ancient Torre Moresca, providing a scenic backdrop. The seabed consists… Read more about this listing
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Sehr schöner Ankerplatz mit gutem Halt und einer wunderschönen Umgebung. Sehr klares Wasser zum Bade… Read more about this listing
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Tony Lido di Capoliveri
The bay is sheltered, with the seabed providing good holding in most places. The waters here are cle… Read more about this listing
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A cozy anchorage. The holding ground consists of sandy and rocks, providing good security for your a… Read more about this listing
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A quiet and sheltered anchorage. But rocky seabed. The bay itself is surrounded by rocky shores and… Read more about this listing
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Good holding, though you may encounter some boat traffic during peak times. The bay is surrounded by… Read more about this listing
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Cala Civette offers a serene anchorage. The beach is characterized by fine sand and a picturesque pi… Read more about this listing
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The anchorage itself is sheltered enough. The seabed is sand, but make sure you’re not too close to… Read more about this listing
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Westerly winds can affect the anchorage’s comfort. Loud music from the shore during the evening hour… Read more about this listing
Nautical services in Tuscany
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Toscana sailing itinerary
Sailing to Livourne
The Medici turned marshland into a planned city built on canals in the 16th century, and locals still refer to this network as “La Venezia”.
Visit
Fortezza Vecchia guards the port, while a short walk inland will take you to Fortezza Nuova, wrapped by a wide moat, its ramparts reclaimed as public parkland. Bring a picnic, climb the walls, and notice how locals treat these once-military structures as part of the furniture.
Food
Try the Cacciucco, a peppery fish stew served with hunks of garlic bread. Traditionally, fishermen tossed in whatever catch wasn’t worth selling at market, creating a dish as fierce and layered as the city itself. Pair it with a glass of Bolgheri red wine from vineyards just down the coast, and you understand why Livornesi guard their culinary traditions with pride.
Culture
In the 19th century, publishing houses set up here to dodge censorship, giving the city a reputation for free thought. The legacy lingers in its libraries, galleries, and cultural centers.
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Sailing to Piombino
The city has long been a threshold. Etruscans traded minerals here, Romans moved wine through its docks, and later, Napoleon’s sister Elisa Bonaparte briefly governed Piombino with a flair for political drama. Each era left layers, sometimes in stone, sometimes in legend.
Visit
Climb the Rivellino, the 14th-century circular tower built to guard the city gate. Linked to the Medici Fortress, it shows how seriously Piombino once took defense. Walk the ramparts, and you’ll grasp the strategic value of this headland; whoever controlled Piombino, controlled the sea lanes.
Culture
For a dive into the city’s deeper story, the Archaeological Museum of Populonia traces the Etruscan settlements that once dominated the coastline. The Etruscans mined iron nearby, and Piombino carried on that tradition centuries later with its steelworks.
Art
Piombino also knows how to use its industrial heritage creatively. Abandoned warehouses and factory lots have been reimagined as cultural venues, hosting summer concerts and art installations.
Your 3 favourite anchorages and marinas near Piombino
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The cove is sheltered by the ancient Torre Moresca, providing a scenic backdrop. The seabed consists… Read more about this listing
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Westerly winds can affect the anchorage's comfort. Loud music from the shore during the evening hour… Read more about this listing
Sailing to Elba island
Elba isn’t content with one identity. It’s been a miner’s outpost, a Medici fortress, a pirate’s prize, a Bourbon retreat, and Napoleon’s temporary kingdom. Each role left marks in stone, soil, and story.
Walk
The Forte Stella and Forte Falcone were built to repel pirates and rival fleets, and walking their ramparts explains why Portoferraio resisted so many attacks. Down below, narrow streets spiral around pastel buildings.
Visit
The Villa dei Mulini, perched above Portoferraio, shows Napoleon’s attempts to rule even in exile: libraries, military maps, and a modest grandeur that spoke more of planning than retreat.
View
Monte Capanne, the island’s highest peak, can be reached by cable car (more a steel basket than a cabin), dangling high above chestnut woods. At the top, the panorama stretches across the Tuscan Archipelago, Corsica hovering on the horizon.
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The protection from the surrounding winds makes it an ideal anchorage in most weather conditions. Th… Read more about this listing
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The granite headlands block most wind chop, but watch afternoon gusts sweeping down from the hills.… Read more about this listing
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Bottom's mostly sand there, but watch for patches of rock. Clear water and white granite rocks. No f… Read more about this listing
Sailing to Monte Argentario
Poggio Pertuso barely shows up on most maps, yet this hillside corner of Monte Argentario has carried centuries of intrigue on its shoulders. Standing as a refuge against the mistral’s force.
Visit
The ruins of Torre del Pertuso remain a landmark, even in collapse. This coastal watchtower formed part of a chain stretching across Monte Argentario. At night, flames once leapt skyward here to warn of raids. Today the site is quiet, but standing there, you understand why every passing sail once drew scrutiny.
Hiking
Hiking south leads you to the Feniglia nature reserve, a six-kilometer strip of sand and pine forest that ties Argentario to the mainland. Deer, wild boar, and countless bird species roam here.
Your 3 favourite anchorages and marinas near Monte Argentario
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Sand bottom with scattered rocks. Porto Santo Stefano provides closest services, 5 miles north. No f… Read more about this listing
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Secca Caterina is a quiet spot that I found perfect for a peaceful anchorage. The sandy bottom provi… Read more about this listing
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Sweet spot in 6 meters, pure sand bottom right off the northern stretch. Porto Santo Stefano's barel… Read more about this listing
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