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Livorno in alto mare - Livorno at high sea

Dive into Livorno, a sea of wonders in the heart of the Tuscan Archipelago

A marine paradise of unspoiled beauty

In Livorno, the sea truly represents a portion of identity and daily life. Among crystal-clear waters, breathtaking depths, parks, reserves and marine sanctuaries, enchanted islands, the Livorno sea, from an environmental point of view, combines all the magic of the Mediterranean with the wonder of Tuscan nature. Apart from the wonderful area of Calafuria and its fantastic marine habitat rich with coral, the sea that opens up in front of Livorno is a true treasure trove of treasures.

Whether it’s to cultivate your passions – from sailing to sup, from surfing to snorkeling, from coasteering to scuba diving, to yachting – or just to enjoy absolute relaxation, the Livorno sea will offer you a wide range of ports, destinations, and exciting and welcoming naturalistic experiences.

Capraia and the other pearls of the Tuscan Archipelago

First of all, the marvelous 7 pearls of Venus’ necklace fallen in the Tyrrhenian Sea: Elba, Capraia, Gorgona, Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio, and Giannutri. Each with its unique formation and peculiar beauty, authentic natural heritage of biodiversity located on an area of sea of over 600 square kilometers between Livorno and Argentario. Among these, in the tourist area of Livorno, shines the island of Capraia. Emerged from an underwater volcano nine million years ago, today it houses over 650 different plant species on an almost intact territory. A small wonder of nature that offers snorkeling and diving enthusiasts a succession of small pebble bays and cliffs from which to dive into pristine waters, among untouched seabeds and a rich marine fauna.

Visit Gorgona, the last prison island in Europe

And then Gorgona, just 18 miles from Livorno, the smallest of the Archipelago, the last agricultural penal colony in Europe. A prison where the enclosing walls are made of cliffs and untouched waters. Mountainous, green, wild, forbidden to tourism and navigation, it can still be visited by participating in one of the guided tours regulated by the prison administration. A truly unique experience to try at least once in a lifetime.

The Secche della Meloria

An excursion to discover the beautiful Secche della Meloria is another experience that only the sea of Livorno can offer you. It is a vast area of shoals emerging just over 3 miles from the port of Livorno, considered one of the most beautiful and interesting Marine Protected Areas in the entire Mediterranean. Paradise for snorkelers and divers who, with prior authorization, can enjoy a swim in its crystal clear waters, the Secche della Meloria represent a unique marine ecosystem, both in terms of size (over 9000 hectares) and biodiversity. The area, a site of numerous shipwrecks since Roman times, was also the scene of the Battle of Meloria, the epic clash between the Genoese and Pisan fleets which marked the beginning of the decline of the Republic of Pisa and the dominance of the Genoese over the Mediterranean.

Livorno and the Sanctuary of Cetaceans

But the uniqueness of the sea in Livorno doesn’t stop here! During a boat trip or while moving aboard a ferry, you might come across or be accompanied by one of the many species of cetaceans that inhabit it. Not by chance, the city of Livorno is included within the great Pelagos Sanctuary, a vast marine protected area, the only one in the Mediterranean, which aims to safeguard the eight species of marine mammals (Sperm Whale, Fin Whale, Striped Dolphin, Bottlenose Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Cuvier’s Beaked Whale, Risso’s Dolphin, Pilot Whale, and Monk Seal) that live in and frequent a large stretch of sea encompassing the coasts of France, Italy, and the Principality of Monaco.

Useful informations

Who:

Alone, Children and families, Groups, In pairs, With friends
When:

Spring, Summer
What:

Connect with nature, Relax
Other characteristics

Outdoors, Without reservation