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Stories and guides from the Argentario
Itineraries, coves, practical tips. What we tell our friends when they message us "I'm coming for a few days, you tell me what to do".
Ferry or private boat to Giglio and Giannutri
The ferry is cheaper and right for visiting the town of Giglio on foot. A private boat makes sense when you want the sea, the coves and the seabeds of Giannutri.
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Snorkelling in the Argentario and at Giannutri: where to go
The water is among the clearest in the Tyrrhenian and the seabed changes within a few metres. For snorkelling you don't need to go far, you need to know where to stop.
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Dog friendly beaches and coves in the Argentario
The real question isn't "can I bring him", but "where can he actually be". On land the rules change beach by beach; on the boat the question doesn't arise.
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On a boat with your dog in the Argentario: how it feels, what to bring
"Will my dog be okay on a boat?" is the question owners ask us most. Almost always yes, if the day is built around him.
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The Argentario coves you can only reach by sea
The finest coves on the promontory have no road. You see them from the water, and from the water you reach them. Which ones, and why walking isn't enough.
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Aperitivo at sunset on a boat in the Argentario
The Argentario sunset is best watched from the water. A short trip, a last swim, aperitivo on board as the sun drops behind the promontory.
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The Argentario by boat with children: planning the day
A calm pace, short hops and a few things to play with on board. With children, the day on the boat becomes the one they remember most.
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Giannutri by boat: what to see and how to visit
The smallest and wildest of the Tuscan islands, half an hour from the Argentario. Two coves, the seabed of the protected area and a Roman villa over the sea.
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The best time for a boat trip in the Argentario
From May to October, but each month has its own character. Warm sea or empty sea, crowds or calm: the promontory month by month, with a tip for each kind of visitor.
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Skippered or self-drive boat in the Argentario: how to choose
Drive a small boat yourself or go out with someone who knows the coast. The two options compared, honestly, to see what really changes in the day.
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Hen and stag parties on a boat in the Argentario
No noisy venue: the group, the sea, the right music and swimming stops between one cove and the next. A day that stays with everyone.
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A marriage proposal or anniversary on a boat in the Argentario
Asking "will you marry me" out at sea, at sunset, with no one else around. A private trip meant just for the two of you.
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Three days can be done, and done well. The trick is to alternate land and sea. The route we actually take when someone comes for the first time.
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Giglio is an island to walk. Giannutri is an island to swim. Among us three there's a small division about which we prefer, and it depends on the wind, too.
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Argentario with your dog: the practical guide for a pet-friendly holiday
The right way to bring your dog to sea. The guide we wish we'd found ourselves, tested by Happy, Rambo, Rosa and Elsa.
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