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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Francesca Lombardo

Tuscany’s treasured islands: five to explore

Cannelle beach curves along a turquoise bay on Isola del Giglio, with boats anchored offshore
Cannelle beach on Giglio. Photograph: ah_fotobox/Getty Images

Scattered between the Tuscan coast and Corsica, the seven islands of the Tuscan archipelago offer a striking contrast to mainland Tuscany. All are part of a protected national park, but each has its own character – some are lively, others tiny and sparsely inhabited. Montecristo and Gorgona are only accessible via strictly limited guided tours, but here’s a brief guide to the highlights of the other five.

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