GiannutriAbout Giannutri
Giannutri is a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea and the southernmost island of the Tuscan Archipelago. The island is sparsely inhabited and is best known for the archaeological remains of a Roman villa and associated maritime structures on its sheltered eastern bay.
Visitors commonly explore the Roman ruins at Cala Maestra, where masonry, seawalls and traces of buildings survive from the Roman imperial period. The island’s coastline and clear waters also attract boaters and snorkellers, but on-island services are limited.
Giannutri lies off the southern coast of Tuscany, south of the Monte Argentario peninsula, and forms part of the region’s archipelago of islands.
- Access and facilities: The island is part of the Tuscan Archipelago and is reached by private boat or organized excursions from the mainland; visitor numbers are small and facilities limited.
What to See#
- Roman villa (Cala Maestra): The remains of a Roman-era villa with masonry foundations, seawalls and fishponds located at Cala Maestra dating to the Imperial period.
Best Time to Visit Giannutri
Best visited May-September for accessible boat services and swimming; shoulder seasons offer quieter conditions.
Weather & Climate near Giannutri
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 7°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (511 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 7° - 13° | 8° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Good | 7° - 13° | 7° | 47 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 24° | 20° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 27° | 23° | 8 mm | clear | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 27° | 24° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 50 mm | some cloud | 75% | 3.4 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 15° - 20° | 17° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 4.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
How to Get to Giannutri
Regular ferries and seasonal excursion boats depart from Porto Santo Stefano and Isola del Giglio; travel time varies. Private charters can also land at designated coves. Once ashore, the island is walkable.
Tips for Visiting Giannutri
- Bring sturdy footwear and sun protection; Giannutri has rocky coasts rather than sandy beaches.
- Check local boat schedules from Porto Santo Stefano or Isola del Giglio.
- Respect the marine protected area regulations-fishing and anchoring may be restricted.