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Pianosa (Italian pronunciation: [pjaˈnoːza]) is an island in the Tuscan Archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Italy. It is about 10.25 km 2 (3.96 sq mi) in area, with a coastal perimeter of 26 km (16 mi). Geography. In Roman times, the island was named Planasia (plain) because of its flatness – its highest point stands at 29 m (95 ft) above sea level.
Feb 5, 2022 · Pianosa Island is one of the seven main islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. The island is characterized by a substantially flat course with no reliefs, and in fact the highest point of the island reaches just 29 meters above sea level.
Pianosa is one of the Tuscan islands, gems that are rich in history, Mediterranean nature and sea beds, protected by the Tuscan Archipelago National Park. You can reach Pianosa by starting from Marina di Campo or Rio Marina, on the island of Elba. It's necessary to inquire and book in time, as the number of visitors admitted daily is limited.
Overview. From prison island to wild pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Smaller and less famous than some of its “sister” islands in the Tuscan Archipelago, including the renowned Elba, the island of Pianosa still retains a mysterious, almost dreamlike charm, the result of the fusion between its fascinating past and its wild, pristine nature.
Pianosa, of all the islands in the Tuscan Archipelago, is the nearest to the Island of Elba and is in the Commune of Campo nell'Elba. The name Pianosa was originally Planasia due to the fact that its territory is practically completely flat, and the highest point is only 29 metres above sea level.
Italian: Isola Pianosa. Ancient (Latin): Planasia. Pianosa Island, island of the Toscany Archipelago, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of Tuscany regione (region), Italy. Situated 8 miles (13 km) southwest of the island of Elba, Pianosa has an area of 4 square miles (10 square km).
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Jul 6, 2022 · Today we take you to discover one of the most beautiful and least contaminated islands of the Tuscan archipelago: the island of Pianosa. This small strip of land (it has an area of only 10 square kilometres) is about an hour's ferry ride from San Vincenzo and can mostly be visited on day trips.
