Activities proposed by Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano
Week from 3 to 9 July
MONDAY 3 JULYSeawatching. Tour of the island by boat with observation of marine fauna
Peering through binoculars provided by the National Park at the island's beautiful coastline and the sea around it, the guided tour will allow us to discover its surprising protagonists. A dip in its crystal-clear waters will not be missed. Meeting point: 5.30 p.m. CEA La Salata (harbour) - Duration: 2 hours - Event with prior booking, € 30 full price; € 20 reduced (5-12 years); € 10 (0-4 years).
Evening workshop for children
From the Osprey to the Monk Seal: super-heroes in nature. An evening activity for children dedicated to some of the fauna species that frequent the island of Capraia, making it special! We will discover their 'super-powers', their 'exploits' and the value of their presence. Meeting point: 21:30 CEA La Salata (harbour) - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Event subject to prior booking, free of charge.
TUESDAY 4 JULY
SUNSET BY BOAT
An exciting circumnavigation, in the early evening, dedicated to the magical moment of the setting of the sun. We will set sail in the late afternoon and take a guided tour around the island of Capraia, observing the coastline and the sea to capture the emotion of the colours, shapes, learn about its origins, discover its winged visitors and extraordinary marine mammals. Reaching the tip of the Teglia, we will pause to wait for the sun to set, which we will greet with a dip in the island's sea, to return to the port at nightfall. Meeting point: CEA La Salata, time varies according to sunset - Duration: 2 hours 30' - Guide service € 10 - Boat service (payment on board) € 30. Maximum number of participants: 8.
WEDNESDAY 5 JULY
Seawatching. Tour of the island by boat with observation of marine fauna.
Meeting point: 09:30 a.m. CEA La Salata (harbour) - Duration: 2 hours - Event subject to prior booking, € 30 full price; € 20 reduced (5-12 years); € 10 (0-4 years).
Goat's Cheese in Capraia: Azienda Agricola il Saracello
Along the roads of the former agricultural penal colony on the island of Capraia. When we reach the Azienda Agricola il Saracello, which revived the traditional activity of sheep farming on the island in 2016, we will accompany the friendly Alpine chamois goats to pasture in the open air. We will discover the characteristics of this particular breed and the high quality production of Capraia cheeses, which we will be able to savour, rediscovering all the scents of the Mediterranean maquis. Equipment: hiking boots, water supply. Meeting point: 5 p.m. CEA La Salata (harbour) - Duration: 2 hours 30' - Difficulty: easy - Event subject to prior booking, €15; €8 concessions (5-12 years), free for 0-4 years.
THURSDAY 6 JULY
Sunrise hike with swim in crystal-clear waters
Trekking under the starry sky to a special observation point to enjoy the spectacle of the aurora and sunrise. Meeting point: 4:30 a.m., Piazza Milano (village) - Duration: 5 hours - Difficulty: medium-difficult to easy, depending on the itinerary - Event must be booked in advance. € 8; € 4 (5-12 years), free 0-4 years.
FRIDAY 7 JULY
The island of the millstones: guided excursion and visit to the Tigghielle archaeological area Excursion from the village to the port and along the new Capraia Botanical Path and meeting with Susanna Casini to discover the tradition of the popular uses of Capraia's floral heritage. Meeting point: 5.30 p.m. Piazza Milano (village) - Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes - Difficulty: easy - Booking required. €15; €8 (5-12 years), free for 0-4 years.
For children and families: every Friday the stars narrate
Taking a few steps outside the village we will discover the 'darkness' in Capraia and learn to recognise the main stars, constellations, visible planets and learn about myths, stories and legends of the celestial vault. Meeting point: 9.30 p.m. Piazza Milano (village) - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Difficulty: Easy - By reservation only, free of charge.
SATURDAY 8 JULY
Seawatching: boat tour of the island with observation of marine fauna
Meeting point: 8.30 a.m. CEA La Salata (port) - Duration: 2 hours - Event upon reservation, € 30 full price; € 20 reduced (5-12 years); € 10 (0-4 years).
Capraia village tour with aperitif
Discover the history of the small village of Capraia as you stroll through the picturesque cobbled streets, from Piazza della Chiesa to Forte San Giorgio and the Torre del Porto. Meeting point: 5.30 p.m. Piazza Milano (village) - Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes - Difficulty: Easy - Booking required, €4; free for 0-4 years. Optional aperitif to be paid for on site.
SUNDAY 9 JULY
Sunset trek
A hike in the former penal colony to Dateo, a magnificent natural viewpoint high above the west coast, where we will admire the enchanting setting of the sun, and as night falls, the stars of the Capraese sky. Meeting point: 5.30 p.m. CEA La Salata (harbour) - Duration: 5 hours - Difficulty: medium-easy - Event must be booked in advance. €8; €4 (5-12 years), free 0-4 years.
All excursions can be booked online at this link: BOOK NOW or by contacting "La Salata" 347 7714601 or the National Park guide Mariella 320 9606560.