A true international praise for the Tuscan Archipelago National Park: the prestigious independent British newspaper The Guardian dedicated an in-depth article to the Tuscan islands, calling them «precious pearls» (treasured islands) and listing them among the must-see destinations for those seeking an alternative of beauty, nature, and authenticity compared to the large tourist flows of art cities. The news was given by the Park authority.
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Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Pianosa and Giannutri: the islands to discover
The British daily «guides its readers through the variety of the Archipelago, highlighting the personality and unique charm of Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Pianosa and Giannutri».
Sustainable tourism and environmental protection
The newspaper, the park authority explains in a note, highlights the value of a model of sustainable and conscious tourism. From Elba, described as the perfect synthesis between history and great trekking routes such as the Grande Traversata Elbana, to Giglio, whose choice to limit access to private vehicles to preserve the tranquility of villages and trails is praised.
Then space for Capraia, «a wild paradise for hikers» to explore on foot among mule tracks and cliffs, and for the strictest environmental protections: Pianosa, with its limited access to safeguard the terrestrial and marine ecosystem, and Giannutri, defined as a true «detox oasis from modern life» where nature and Roman archaeology coexist in an intact balance.
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The international recognition of the Park
«The recognition by a newspaper of the authority of The Guardian is a great source of pride for our Authority and for the local communities» – declares the president of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, Matteo Arcenni. «Seeing internationally recognized the value of our natural heritage, together with the daily commitment to respectful and off-season tourism, confirms that the path of protection and sustainable enhancement is the right one. Our islands confirm themselves as an excellence not only for Tuscany but for the entire Mediterranean».
The article in The Guardian represents an extraordinary showcase for the Archipelago, rewarding environmental protection strategies and the enhancement of a territory that focuses on nature, authenticity, and sustainable tourism.
