The Ligurian Islands are all characterised by their small or even tiny size and by their vicinity to the coast. They are a must to be seen during your Italian Riviera sailing cruise. Palmaria (province of La Spezia) is the main island (0.61 sq. miles) and is almost joined to the promontory of Portovenere which lies just 105 metres away. Palmaria closes the Gulf of La Spezia along with the small islands of Tino and Tinetto. The former (0.07 sq. miles is a military area and there is no public access; also the latter is very small (0.11 sq. miles), but very interesting from an archaeological point of view. The remains of two partially restored early Christian chapels can be seen.

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