Sailing
Tuscany Region
Tuscany Sailing Holidays
Tuscany, a region in central Italy, known for its history and influence on high culture, is a perfect sailing destination for all art lovers and romantics. Start your sailing holiday in the well-positioned city of Viareggio, the “Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea”, where you can enjoy long beaches and local cuisine. Not far from there is the famous Pisa, whose Leaning Tower is on every tourist’s bucket list.
Yacht Charter in Tuscany
The capital of Tuscany, Florence - the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, is full of architectural and cultural wonders you can explore, while indulging in the authentic gelato. When you are done sightseeing, set the sails of your charter yacht to Portoferraio on Elba, the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, which can be easily reached on board of your bareboat or skippered yacht charter. There, you can go hiking, scuba-diving, visit Napoleon’s homes, or just relax on postcard-perfect beaches.
The marinas are open all year round in Tuscany, but best months for a sailing holiday are April, May, June, September and October: it is not so hot and crowded, so it is possible to find isolated anchorages.

The Sailing Beginners - Complete Guide for First Time Sailors
Read guide
Sailing routes - Tuscany

Punta Ala route

Scarlino route

Start fresh from Punta Ala and sail out to the island of Elba. Achor at gorgeous Golfo della Biodola for a quick swim and a lunch break before heading to Marciana. After delightful lunch and a swim head toward Marciana Marina.
TIe your yacht at the marina and continue to the old town of Marciana. Visit the local churches and museums. The main part of the adventure awaits on the hiking trails up to the church of Madonna del Monte and and Monte Capanne, from which you will get a view of the entire island.

In the morning, leave Marciana and embark north-west for the island of Capraia. Sailing around the island you will encounter a rich marine life, numerous coves (most famous being Cala Rossa) and the grotto Il Reciso. Most of the beaches are pebbled but, depending on the sea level you may find one sandy beach: La Mortola. Drop your anchor at Porto di Capraia and take the bus to the village of Capraia Isola.
Take a lunch break and try the local seafood specialities or pasta and enjoy your view from the restaurant terrace to the sea. Go for a stroll around town and visit the churches and the famed Forte di San Giorgio. Continue from the fortress and hike up to the Bellavista viewpoint and discover a rich wildlife along the way and a panoramic view at the top. In the evening treat yourself to a glass of local wine at a seaside bar.

From Capraia, steer your yacht west to Macinaggio, on Corsica. While sailing the area you will discover beautiful beaches such as the one in Cala Genovese, Plage de Tamarone and of course, the Macinaggio beach.
Anchor at Macinaggio Marina and choose one of the numerous seaside restaurants to treat yourself to exquisite Corsican cuisine, such as seafood, pasta or meat (wild boar is a specialty). Later in the day, visit the Clos Nicrosi winery and discover a sommelier in you.

Leaving Macinaggio, set sail for the bay of Golfo Stella on Elba Island. Sail around the bay and discover a beautiful pebble beach - Spiaggia di Margidore, ideal for dropping your anchor and going for some swimming and snorkeling activities.
Rent a scooter and go to the neighbouring town of Lacona. Do some shopping around town and try the food at one of the beachfront restaurants.

Have a breakfast on the yacht, while you soaking up the morning sun. After the meal proceed sailing east along the coast to Porto Azzurro. Travel around the area where you will encounter hidden coves, providing you with the opportunity for some scuba diving. There are also sandy beaches blended with rocky shores where you can relax and bask in the sunlight.
Dock at the Porto Azzurro Marina and from there begin exploring the town. Take a stroll around town and check out the local churches and the medieval Longone fortress and afterwards go for a hike up to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Monseratto.

When you leave Porto Azzurro the following day, sail around the area and discover beautiful beaches such as Spiagia di Mola and Spiaggia di Naregno, ideal for relaxing since they are not too crowded.
While in the bay, prepare Mediterranean lunch and have a swim after it. Open the stern platform and enjoy Italian wein or a cocktail with your legs dipped in the sea. Later in the day, head back to the Punta Ala Marina and spend your evening sipping a cocktail at a seaside bar.

Use the morning wisley and have the most important meal of the day first. After leaving the yacht, rent a car and have picturesque drive to the neighbouring village of Rocchette to discover some medieval forts and towers.
When you get back to Punta Ala, grab some lunch at a local restaurant and afterwards do some shopping around town and take a dip at the beach before heading back to the Pisa airport.

Begin your adventure from the port of Puntone di Scarliano to the island of Elba. Achor at Golfo della Biodola for a quick swim and a lunch break before heading to Marciana.
Tie your yacht at Marciana Marina, continue to the old town of Marciana and visit the local churches and museums. The main part of the adventure awaits on the hiking trails up to the church of Madonna del Monte and and Monte Capanne, from which you will get a view of the entire island.

In the morning, leave Marciana and embark north-west for the island of Capraia. Sailing around the island you will encounter a rich marine life, numerous coves (most famous being Cala Rossa) and the grotto Il Reciso. Most of the beaches are pebbled but, depending on the sea level you may find one sandy beach: La Mortola.
Drop your anchor at Porto di Capraia and take the bus to the village of Capraia Isola. Take a lunch break and try the local seafood specialities or pasta and enjoy your view from the restaurant terrace to the sea. Go for a stroll around town and visit the churches and the famed Forte di San Giorgio.
Continue from the fortress and hike up to the Bellavista viewpoint and discover a rich wildlife along the way and a panoramic view at the top. In the evening treat yourself to a glass of local wine at a seaside bar.

From Capraia, steer your yacht west to Macinaggio, on Corsica. While sailing the area you will discover beautiful beaches such as the one in Cala Genovese, Plage de Tamarone and of course, the Macinaggio beach.
Anchor at Macinaggio Marina and choose one of the numerous seaside restaurants to treat yourself to exquisite Corsican cuisine, such as seafood, pasta or meat (wild boar is a specialty). Later in the day, visit the Clos Nicrosi winery and discover a sommelier in you.

Leaving Macinaggio, set sail for the bay of Golfo Stella on Elba Island. Sail around the bay and discover a beautiful pebble beach - Spiaggia di Margidore, ideal for dropping your anchor and going for some swimming and snorkeling activities.
Rent a scooter and go to the neighbouring town of Lacona. Do some shopping around town and try the food at one of the beachfront restaurants.

After finishing your breakfast on the yacht, proceed sailing east along the coast to Porto Azzurro. Travel around the area where you will encounter hidden coves, providing you with the opportunity for some scuba diving. There are also sandy beaches blended with rocky shores where you can relax and bask in the sunlight.
Dock at the Porto Azzurro Marina and from there begin exploring the town. Take a stroll around town and check out the local churches and the medieval Longone fortress and afterwards go for a hike up to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Monseratto.

When you leave Porto Azzurro the following day, sail around the area and discover beautiful beaches such as Spiagia di Mola and Spiaggia di Naregno, ideal for relaxing since they are not too crowded.
Later in the day, head back to the port of Puntone di Scarliano. In the evening, enjoy some exquisite seafood specialties at a seaside restaurant and after dinner take a nice stroll by the sea.

Best time to sail
April - October
Number of boat bases
-
Closest airports
Florence (FLR), Marina di Campo (EBA), Pisa (PSA)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages spoken
Italian
Tips
Florence, Pisa's Leaning Tower, Elba Island, San Gimignano, Val d'Orcia