THE ISLAND OF PIANOSA IN MAREMMA

Pianosa is the fifth, by extension, of the seven islands of the Tuscan and is situated 13 km South-West (SW) of the island. It covers an area of 10.3 square km and a coastline of about 18 km. And 'inhabited only by a few people, some of the policemen's family of a prison guard and two or three inmates under a semi. It owes its name ( "Planasia" to the ancients) to the fact that they are almost all flat, and its higher elevation from sea fact is only 29 meters and the average is 15-20 m. Completely inserted in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, never before has it had been possible to visit this island so much forbidden as uncontaminated. Indeed Access is left to a permit issued by the Directorate of the park. During the visit requires a rigorous respect for the environment. Since 1996 the island in 1997 by the sea of Pianosa, for a development of a marine miles, are included in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park.

THE ISLAND OF PIANOSA IN MAREMMA

More articles about routes
Elba Island
Island of Capraia
Island of Gorgona
Montecristo Island
The island of Pianosa
Buca delle fate beach
The Castagnetana Campaign