Once you arrive with the ferry in Giglio Porto you can either opt to rent a boat or leave with the taxi boat service to discover the island from the sea or be taken to the nearby beaches of Cannelle or Caldane for a day of relaxation. If you want to head to the biggest beach of the island, Giglio Campese, best take the bus or taxi. In alternative you can also rent a car, scooter or e-bike to move around indipendently and explore the island and stop wherever you want.

A must see of Giglio is the medieval town of Giglio Castello on the hills. After a short break at Giglio Porto – you will have more time to visit it before leaving the island –  take the bus to reach the village whose charm has remained intact over time: it’s all a climb of narrow streets along the ancient walkways that lead you to panoramic places with spectacular views on the ancient lighthouse and the whole Tuscan archipelago.

From Giglio Castello you can do a trekking tour (instead of taking the bus) back to Giglio Porto or down to Giglio Campese where you can enjoy some time by the sea: for being the largest beach on the island, the Campese bay is relatively quiet and is one of the most striking with the Medici Tower on one side and a rock, the Faraglione, on the other. Here the colors of the sea, of extraordinary clarity, contrast with the reddish sand of granite sedimentation.

Returning to Giglio Porto by bus, before leaving by ferry, a walk to the port with its colorful and picturesque houses, on the pier and a visit to the Saraceno tower and cove where you can see the remains of a Roman villa, should not be missed.

As an alternative to buses, you can also arrange with one of the taxi drivers for a taxi tour of the island. So you can also add a jump to the southern tip of Giglio, Capel Rosso, a truly magical place with the “famous” namesake lighthouse.

Please note: car and e-bike rental are available all year round, boat and scooter rentals only from May to September.