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Explore Isola del Giglio with Netferry!
Isola del Giglio is an Italian island and comune situated in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Tuscany, and is part of the Province of Grosseto. The island is one of seven that form the Tuscan Archipelago, lying within the Arcipelago Toscano National Park. The island is connected to the mainland by Porto Santo Stefano, a seaport town on the west coast of Italy, on the slopes of Monte Argentario.
The island is separated into three parts, firstly the Giglio Porto, or the port, on the eastern coast, near the port. Giglio Castello, the castle and fortress located upon a hill, and finally Giglio Campese, situated on the north-western coastal side and is a modern sea resort. The main sights of the island are the remains of a Roman villa of Domitius Ahenobarbus, from the 1st-2nd century AD near the port. The church of San Pietro Apostolo inside Giglio Castello has an ivory crucifix by the sculptor Giambologna.
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NetFerry’s guide to Sardinian ports
There are loads of ferries to Sardina, from mainland Italy, France and Spain and today, NetFerry explores the island’s ports. We recommend a trip to this unforgettably beautiful island that lies the middle of the Meddeterenean sea, to explore its varied landscape that ranges from lush forests to crystal clear coastlines.
Golfo Aranci
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Tenerife or Gran Canaria? Netferry helps you decide!
Tenerife and Gran Canaria are the two most popular Canary Islands, and tourists flock here for the sunshine and warm temperatures all year round. Both islands have unique volcanic rock formations, plenty of sandy beaches, great local food and entertainment, so there's a lòot to explore. Today Netferry compares the two islands to inform you before your next trip to the Canary Islands.
Tenerife
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Take a trip to the Tremiti islands with Netferry!
Formally a penal colony, The Tremiti Islands are an undiscovered gem off the coast of Puglia. The five islands are called San Domino, San Nicola, Capraia, Cretaccio and Pianosa are part of the larger Gargano National Park. The mainland ports with ferries to the islands are Vasto, Ortona, Vieste, Manfredonia, Rodi Garganico, Capoiale and Termoli. Cars are not allowed on the islands, so you will need to park your car at one of the ports above. If you are travelling by train, Termoli is ideal, as there is a bus just outside the station that goes straight to the ferry port. Another, less eco-friendly, way of getting to the islands is by helicopter from Foggia, it costs around 50 €. It takes about 20 minutes, a company called Alidaunia runs the service twice daily.
Despite the fact that the islands were used to hold prisoners in the 18th century and later as a place that Mussolini sent homosexuals, today the ferry from Termoli is a delight. It heads towards two little islands, before edging into a pretty little inlet. To the left, you have San Domino's Aleppo pines on top of limestone cliffs. To the right, the Abbazia di Santa Maria a Mare abbey, built by Benedictine monks in the 11th-century dominates the view of San Nicola while little fishing boats dot in the waters in between.
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How to get to Saranda with NetFerry
Saranda lies on Albania’s southern coast and is a land of wonders, with enchanting beaches, crystal clear waters and fragrant olive groves. Saranda was known as Porto Edda in the 1940s, (controversially) in honour of Edda Ciano Mussolini, Mussolini's wife! Today the city looks like an open-air museum, there are the remains of an ancient synagogue with colourful and amazing mosaics and Lëkurësi castle overlooking the city from a hill.
Saranda has become an increasingly popular tourist destination, much loved by many European and especially Italian, tourists. Netferry explains how to get to this interesting summer seaside destination by ferry from Italy. If you are willing to take it easy and enjoy the boat trip over to Albania, then there are regular ferries from Brindisi to Saranda. One company serves all routes with a weekly ferry, the journey takes about 9 hours. These ferries can also carry vehicles, so you can travel safely with your vehicle in tow and get around easily once you disembark. Summer 2020 will see a new route from the Italian port of Bari, direct to Saranda and the journey time is approximately 11 hours.
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Road trip from Igoumenitsa to Alexandroupoli
Today Netferry explores the route from Igoumenitsa to Alexandroupoli, taking you through mainland Greece and across to the eastern port city of Alexandroupoli. We begin in Igoumenitsa, on the west coast of Greece. It is easy to get to and well connected with frequent ferries to many ports along the east coast of Italy, such as Ancona, Bari, Brindisi and Venice.
At first sight, Igoumenitsa is a typical tourist port, and we recommend continuing into mainland Greece unless you have time to make a quick 50 km diversion south to the beautiful coastal town of Parga. The town is picture-postcard perfect; with a beautiful castle perched above the bay, little islands just off the coast, mazes of little white houses in the centre and of course, beautiful beaches. There are a few things to do in the town aside from swimming in the superb turquoise water, including visiting the Olive Oil Museum and visiting the castle, which is free of charge. The only problem with this gorgeous place is that in the summer it becomes overrun with tourists. So if you happen to be travelling in August, we recommend that you skip Parga and head north-east, to the region of Zagorohoria.
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Netferry's guide to Latvia
Located between Estonia and Lithuania, Latvia is right at the heart of the Baltic region and has been a member of the European Union since 2004. This green country, of deep tradition, deserves more than a weekend visit thanks to its incredible natural landscapes and long emerald coastlines. Do not miss the castles around Sigulda overlooking scenic valleys and the Gauja river. The capital, Riga, is known as the pearl of the Baltic and is also a must-see!
Riga: The pearl of the Baltic
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Off the beaten track in Algeria with Netferry!
Algeria is the largest country on the African continent and has a brilliantly varied physical and cultural landscape for travellers to explore. The north of Algeria is mountainous and then the Meditteranean coastline is characterized by charming, historic cities such as Algiers and Constantine.
Algeria is great for travellers who aren’t afraid to get off the beaten track and there are plenty of ruins and ancient archaeological sites to visit that are free of other tourists. Djemila and Timgad feature some of the best Roman sites in existence and they include fascinating, vast and perfectly preserved Roman towns. You can stroll around in complete peace and take some stunning sunset photographs of these magnificent ruins, that don't feature hundreds of other people!
