Capraia (Isola di Capraia)

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Capraia (Isola di Capraia) Description

Province: Livorno (LI)

Area: 19.5sq.km/7.5sq.mi

Population: 400

Situation

The island of Capraia, in the Arcipélago Toscano (Tuscan Archipelago), lies some 50km/30mi west of Populonia in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Access

There are boat services from Livorno and from Elba (Portoferraio); the crossing takes from two to three hours. Cars are not carried.

The island

Capraia, known to the Romans as Capraria (Goat Island), is of volcanic origin. Its highest point is Monte Castello (447m/1,467ft). Capraia was already populated in ancient times, and during the Middle Ages its possession was contested by Saracens, the Pisans and the Genoese. The most notable building on the island is a Genoese

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Hobbies & Activities category: Boating, sailing, water craft activities; Castle, chateau, palace; Cave; Scuba or snorkel opportunity; Natural area

Address

Capraia (Isola di Capraia) Tourist Office
Agenzia Viaggi Parco
I-57100 Livorno
Italy

http://www.isoladicapraia.it