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Major city · Italy

Giglio

Go for a day trip or one night if you want quiet beaches and a castle village; skip if you need nightlife or multiple restaurants open after 20:00.

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Giglio is a small island off the Tuscan coast, reachable by ferry from Porto Santo Stefano. Its main draw is the medieval hilltop village of Giglio Castello and a ring of coves and beaches. Most visitors come for the day; an overnight stay lets you walk the empty trails after the last ferry leaves.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
May–Jun, Sep
avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (many services closed)
Airports
FCO · PSA
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Giglio: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
  • Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
  • Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
  • Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
  • Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Giglio113 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Giglio, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
  • Budget bedHostel bed or campsite pitch, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
  • High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Giglio Castellobeaches and covesAnsonaco wineCosta Concordia wreck (removed)
Airports
FCO Rome Fiumicino (About 2 h 30 min by train and ferry to Porto Santo Stefano, then 1 h ferry to Giglio) · PSA Pisa Galileo Galilei (About 2 h by train and ferry to Porto Santo Stefano, then 1 h ferry)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Giglio: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

8 rd

Feb

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

7 rd

Mar

14°C (57°F)

8°C (46°F)

8 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

2 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

3 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

18°C (64°F)

5 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Nov

16°C (61°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Dec

13°C (55°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

On foot for the village and nearby beaches; a local bus connects Giglio Porto, Giglio Castello and Giglio Campese. Scooter rental is available in Giglio Porto. No car rental on the island.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Porto Santo Stefano

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Ferry from Giglio Porto, about 1 h

The mainland port for Giglio; restaurants and a small town.

Orbetello

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Ferry to Porto Santo Stefano, then bus or taxi, about 1 h 30 min

Historic town on a lagoon; good for a half-day.

Saturniacaution

Door to door: About 3 h

Ferry to Porto Santo Stefano, then car or bus, about 2 h

Thermal springs; a long day trip from Giglio.

Grosseto

go

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Ferry to Porto Santo Stefano, then bus or train, about 2 h

Provincial capital with a medieval centre and museums.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Giglio Castello

The hilltop village; quiet, narrow streets, limited dining options.

Giglio Porto

The harbour area; ferry access, more restaurants and bars.

Giglio Campese

The main beach area; a few hotels and a campsite.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
€80–150 (≈ US$95–180) excl. bed
High
€150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room in a guesthouse or hotel1 × 1 night × €130€130
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100€200
Ferry Giglio Porto ↔ Porto Santo Stefano, one way2 × €15 · check€30
Local bus, one ride2 × €2 · check€4
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€36
Trip total≈ €200 per person per day, bed included€400≈ US$500

2026 estimate in euros; ferry and accommodation excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
Pizza (margherita)€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Seafood pasta€14–20 (≈ US$17–25)
Glass of Ansonaco wine€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
Ferry Giglio Porto ↔ Porto Santo Stefano, one way€15 (≈ US$18) (check)
Scooter rental, half day€30–50 (≈ US$35–60)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Giglio is safe; the main risks are sunburn, dehydration on hikes, and slippery rocks on the beaches. No pickpocketing concerns.
  • Ferry schedules change seasonally; check the Toremar or Maregiglio website before planning your day.
  • Giglio Castello has steep cobbled streets; not suitable for wheeled luggage.
  • Beaches are mostly pebble or rock; bring water shoes.
  • Restaurants in Giglio Castello may close for lunch or be fully booked in August.

Emergency numbers

Police
113
Fire
115
Ambulance
118
Coast guard
1530

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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police113
  • Fire115
  • Ambulance118
  • Coast guard1530

Embassy

The US has an embassy in Rome; most other countries have consulates in Rome or Florence.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ferry Giglio Porto → Porto Santo Stefano: about €15 (≈ US$18), 1 h (check)
  • Bus Giglio Porto → Giglio Castello: about €2 (≈ US$3), 15 min (check)

Say or show

  • Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
  • Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
  • Quanto costa? — How much is it? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
  • Dov'è il traghetto? — Where is the ferry? (doh-veh eel trah-get-toh)
  • Vorrei un tavolo per due — I'd like a table for two (vor-ray oon tah-voh-loh pair doo-eh)
  • Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel kohn-toh pair fah-voh-reh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Giglio. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (many services closed) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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