What to see on the island of Giglio

Isola del Giglio is a town in the province of Grosseto, in Tuscany which takes its name from the archipelago of the same name. The village of Giglio Castello is entirely enclosed by walls over a kilometer in length. Access to the village was possible through the Porta della Rocca. On the walls there are 5 towers: the tower of the Saracen of medieval origin, the Campese tower built by Cosimo de 'Medici with a defense function, the lazaretto tower also born as a defense tower, the castle tower of the lily now lost and the strength of the discovery that has also been lost. The Aldobrandesca Fortress, located in Giglio Castello, was built by the Pisans and fortified by the Aldobrandeschi. From the fortress it is possible to admire the entire archipelago and the Maremma coast. On the island there are 3 lighthouses: the now disused Vaccarecce lighthouse, the Fenaio lighthouse which is located in the northern part of the island with electrical power and fixed optics and the Capel Rosso lighthouse which is located in the southern part of the island. power supply and rotating optics. The vegetation that dominates the island is characterized by Mediterranean scrub of holm oaks and cork oaks; in the 1950s, cultivations of domestic and maritime pines were added, terracing with dry granite walls cultivated with vineyards from which the excellent Gigliese wine is produced. There are several species that inhabit the island such as the wild rabbit, wild mouse and the bat. There are also several species of birds found on the island such as: the raven, the barn owl, the sandwich tern, the blue rock thrush etc. On the island there is a 28 km coast made up of polished granite rocks. The main beaches are: Campese beach which is located in the north-eastern part, Cannelle, Caldane and Arenella beach which are located around Giglio Porto. The beaches all different from each other are easily accessible except that of the Caldane which can only be reached by sea. The beaches have a portion of a free beach and a lido with equipment. Typical products of the island are the bakery which is a dessert whose main ingredients are figs, nuts, jams, fruit and bread; is Ansonaco's wine.