Tuscany may not be famous for her coast – rather the food, wine and culture – and, yet, the Tuscan Coast is incredibly and undeniably beautiful all the same. The waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea are crystal clear and perfectly blue, the coastline is varied and protected, and the ocean floor is filled with a wide variety of different species of fish and other different underwater creatures as well as ancient shipwrecks and other oddities. It is a perfect place to indulge in a spot of diving so why not find a vacation rental on the Tuscan Coast and come explore this beautiful part of the world for yourself?
4. Elba
The island of Elba is famous as the place where Napoleon spent his 10 month long exile and is the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago. It is home to 150 beaches and 15 different diving schools, making it an ideal location to go scuba diving, with classes and excursions available for all ages groups and levels of proficiency.
One of the best diving areas in the Mediterranean, Elba’s environment is protected and is the perfect place for interesting marine encounters, stunning sea beds and fascinating archaeological gems. There are several good dive sites. The Elviscot is one of the only shore dives on the island and is a shallow wreck at just 35 feet (12 metres). A ship that sank in a violent storm in 1972, it is located in a bright area that makes it easy to see and explore the wreck thoroughly. The rocky Formiche della Zanca, on the island’s northern coast, and Scoglietto of Portoferraio, with its shoals of pelagic fish, are both also popular dive sites.
Ferries run to Elba's Porto Ferraio from the mainland port of Piombino several times a day and takes just 1 hour, so why not spend some time exploring the beautiful waters around the island?
5. Grotta Giusti
A rather unique diving destination in Tuscany, however, is Grotta Giusti: the only location in the world where you can go diving in an underground cave. The thermal cave has made the area famous as a spa destination and has attracted visitors for centuries but a lesser-known fact is that is features an underground lake where qualified instructors will teach you how to go diving and, at the end of diving sessions, you are free to enjoy the pleasant thermal waters at your leisure as well. Forget the suit and flippers and enjoy a toasty diving experience in your shorts and sneakers – definitely one of the most unique experiences on offer in Tuscany!
All things considered, if you are looking for a variety of options, experiences and levels of tutelage, there are few locations as perfect for diving as the Tuscan Coast!
The island of Elba is famous as the place where Napoleon spent his 10 month long exile and is the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago. It is home to 150 beaches and 15 different diving schools, making it an ideal location to go scuba diving, with classes and excursions available for all ages groups and levels of proficiency.
One of the best diving areas in the Mediterranean, Elba’s environment is protected and is the perfect place for interesting marine encounters, stunning sea beds and fascinating archaeological gems. There are several good dive sites. The Elviscot is one of the only shore dives on the island and is a shallow wreck at just 35 feet (12 metres). A ship that sank in a violent storm in 1972, it is located in a bright area that makes it easy to see and explore the wreck thoroughly. The rocky Formiche della Zanca, on the island’s northern coast, and Scoglietto of Portoferraio, with its shoals of pelagic fish, are both also popular dive sites.
Ferries run to Elba's Porto Ferraio from the mainland port of Piombino several times a day and takes just 1 hour, so why not spend some time exploring the beautiful waters around the island?
5. Grotta Giusti
A rather unique diving destination in Tuscany, however, is Grotta Giusti: the only location in the world where you can go diving in an underground cave. The thermal cave has made the area famous as a spa destination and has attracted visitors for centuries but a lesser-known fact is that is features an underground lake where qualified instructors will teach you how to go diving and, at the end of diving sessions, you are free to enjoy the pleasant thermal waters at your leisure as well. Forget the suit and flippers and enjoy a toasty diving experience in your shorts and sneakers – definitely one of the most unique experiences on offer in Tuscany!
All things considered, if you are looking for a variety of options, experiences and levels of tutelage, there are few locations as perfect for diving as the Tuscan Coast!
