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There are dozens of ferry sailings from Livorno, to Corsica (Bastia or Porto Vecchio), Sardinia (Olbia, Golfo Aranci or Cagliari), Sicily (Palermo) and the Tuscan islands. Nearly all ferries to Corsica and Sardinia leave from alongside the Stazione Marittima , west of the centre behind the Fortezza Vecchia, although some (and boats to Sicily) depart from Varco Galvani , a long way west of town. Ferries to Capraia and Elba leave from the central Porto Mediceo . Check with the tourist office and the companies themselves for times and prices, and reserve well ahead in summer. If you’re taking a car to Sardinia, most companies offer discount deals if you cross to Corsica and drive the 180km to the southern tip of the island - often this means the subsequent ferry to Sardinia is free. For a full list of ferries to Sardinia and to Elba .

Ferry Companies

Corsica Ferries , Stazione Marittima, Calata Carrara (tel 019.215.511, www.corsicaferries.com ). To Bastia (Corsica). Corsica Marittima , Stazione Marittima, Calata Carrara (tel 0586.210.507, www.corsicamarittima.com ). To Bastia and Porto Vecchio (Corsica).

Etruria Shipping , Porto Mediceo (tel 0586.263.319). To Portoferraio (Elba).

Grandi Navi Veloci (Grimaldi) , Varco Galvani, Calata Tripoli, Porto Nuovo (tel 010.589.331, www.grimaldi.it ). To Palermo (Sicily).

Lloyd Sardegna/Linea dei Golfi , Varco Galvani, Calata Assab, Porto Industriale (tel 0565.222.300, www.lloydsardegna.it ). To Olbia and Cagliari (Sardinia).

Moby Lines , Stazione Marittima, Calata Carrara (tel 0586.826.823, www.mobylines.it ). To Bastia (Corsica) and Olbia (Sardinia).

Sardinia Ferries , Stazione Marittima, Calata Carrara (tel 019.215.511, www.sardiniaferries.com ). To Golfo Aranci (Sardinia).

Toremar , Porto Mediceo (tel 0586.896.113, www.toremar.it ). To Capraia.

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