Sports and leisure activities Toscane

This diving centre, run for several years by Roberto Bellardinelli and renowned for its professionalism, offers trips along the coast or at sea. In total, a dozen different themes are on offer, from marine remains to aquatic fauna and flora, for example. All levels are accepted. Equipment hire on site. With a bit of luck, it is possible to see seahorses in the waters of Porto Azzurro.

This fly fishing guide is also a bamboo and silk rod maker. Moreno accompanies you on the best trout routes. Under the sun exactly but immersed to the waist to hunt trout in fresh water! After fishing your guide becomes a host. In its pavilion, you can enjoy a Tuscan meal with local wine. Equipment is provided: carbon or bamboo rods (MBRODS by Moreno Borriero), PVC or natural silk lines handmade by Terenzio, Waders, etc. Services of passionate people for passionate people.

A renowned diving club that organizes scuba or snorkeling dives to discover wonderful aquatic flora and fauna and breathtaking drop offs. The person in charge, Alfredo Guglielmi, nicknamed "il corsaro" (the privateer), is an institution on the island! This character is a former companion of Jacques Mayol but also assisted the Queen of the Deep Angela Bandini, and the great apnea master Umberto Pelizzari. Feel free to visit it if you like Jacques Mayol, many photos of the "dolphin man" are on display.

A diving centre recognized in Rio Marina, and run by two instructors who are experts on the seabed of the island of Elba. Among the countless sites proposed: Scoglietto, Santa Lucia, Capo Stella, the cave of Nisportino, the wreck of the Elviscot, Punta delle Cannelle... The club provides diving equipment, as well as a high pressure compressor. For snorkeling enthusiasts, the centre also organizes various sea trips to discover a rich and diversified ecosystem, by the day or half-day.

Observatory inaugurated in 1872, known to house the largest telescope in Italy. The town of Arcetri was not chosen at random because, in addition to offering excellent viewing conditions, it is located near the final resting place of Galileo. Since 2002, it has been part of the National Institute of Astrophysics (INAF), forming a public scientific research centre in which around 100 people work, including astronomers and students from all over the world.

Every year, in June, when the winds blow harder, dozens of classic sailing boats gather to race in Porto Santo Stefano, with the possibility for the curious to visit some of them. For the occasion, the tourist office organizes attractions related to the world of navigation. Born in 1992, Argentario Sailing Week is now one of the great classics of the vintage sailing season. Crews and enthusiasts meet at Porto Vecchio, also known as "La Pilarella", named after one of the districts that make up the city.

Near the Torrigiani garden, 20 minutes walk from the Ponte Vecchio, this cooking school is not lacking in arguments! The place is beautifully warm, the two chefs Michele and Danny are especially attentive with their day students, and the classes focus on sustainable agriculture and local Tuscan ingredients. After a must-see tour of the market and the selection of certified products, you will learn how to cook a traditional, healthy and tasty Italian meal. Many of the menus are vegetarian, all of them are a great source of inspiration.

For almost two centuries, in the vibrant Oltrarno district, the Romanelli Gallery has been the sculpture workshop of the eponymous family. It is a fascinating, moving and original place, housed in a former church, where sculptures in marble, bronze or plaster are legion. This workshop, one of the oldest in Europe, also offers sculpture courses for all levels. A unique opportunity to learn ancient techniques passed down from generation to generation within the Romanelli family.