A unique Tuscany yacht charter itinerary: from Portofino to the Maremma

Portofino, Cinque Terre
For the first stop of your Tuscany yacht charter itinerary, we propose the town of Portofino. Charming and picturesque, the ancient fishing village has turned into a glamorous getaway for the international jetset. Its crystal waters are home to numerous dolphins and are famous for the beautiful underwater statue of ‘Christ of the Abyss’, which was placed underwater in 1954 to protect fishermen and is a great attraction for scuba divers today. You can also visit the fishing village of Camogli and the port of Santa Margherita Ligure, where  charter guests can choose among many fine dining restaurants for an excellent gourmet experience.

Portovenere
Continue your Portofino yacht charter itinerary by heading to the wonderful “Cinque Terre”, an amazing area recommended to all the yacht charterers visiting Tuscany. The area includes five picturesque villages and surrounding hills that form the “Cinque Terre National Park”, designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the evening, we recommend docking in the nearby village of Portovenere for the most stunning view over the coastline. The next day,  continue in the direction of Tuscany.

Elba
Next on your itinerary is Elba. This green, mountainous island has hardly been touched by time and is a picture-perfect paradise. Elba has many coves and attractive harbors to explore, while the coast offers many small creeks with amazing beaches. It’s also famous for being the residence of Napoleon in 1814, when he was in exile – we recommend a visit to Villa dei Mulini, where he stayed during his time on Elba. Additionally, yacht charter guests can engage in numerous cultural activities as well as sports such as hiking, swimming, diving and cycling.

Capraia and Giglio
Make sure you visit the entire Tuscan Archipelago during your Tuscany yacht charter. One must-visit is the island of Capraia. This beautiful getaway has safe anchorages and beautiful beaches, not to mention that it has recently been turned into a national park. Also make sure to pay a visit to the nearby island of Giglio, the second largest island after Elba on a Tuscan archipelago yacht charter. Home to a beautiful village with picturesque, sorbet colored houses, Giglio also features a fascinating castle that dates back to the 10th century and overlooks the island.

Porto Ercole or Porto Santo Stefano
To complete your Tuscany yacht charter itinerary, we recommend final stops in Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano. Both of the beautiful cities were occupied by the Spanish in the sixteenth century and therefore feature architectural elements from not only Roman and Italian culture, but also the Spanish. The surrounding hills feature several stunning fortifications to be explored, while the lively markets offer the ideal shopping opportunity for some last souvenirs to commemorate your Tuscan archipelago yacht charter.