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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.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 8:00 PM.
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.
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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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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.
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- 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
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Giglio113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
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.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyGiglio is safe; the main risks are sunburn, dehydration on hikes, and slippery rocks on the beaches.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFCO Rome Fiumicino (About 2 h 30 min by train and ferry to Porto Santo Stefano, then 1 h ferry to Giglio).
- Getting aroundOn foot for the village and nearby beaches; a local bus connects Giglio Porto, Giglio Castello and Giglio Campese.
Cost cheat-sheet
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.
- 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
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Giglio: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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
Porto Santo Stefano
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Ferry from Giglio Porto, about 1 h
The mainland port for Giglio; restaurants and a small town.
Orbetello
goDoor 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.
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
goDoor 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
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| 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
- 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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My bed tonight
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- Coast guard1530
Embassy
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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
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (many services closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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