OMNISPORT FESTIVAL DEL CAMMINARE
OMNISPORT WALKING FESTIVAL
©Foto Franca Zanichelli
di/by Franca Zanichelli
Monte Capanne
Ogni anno proponiamo di intraprendere un piccolo
viaggio per lasciarsi andare alla scoperta della natura.
Potrete ricevere un libretto gratuito sui sentieri presentandovi alla sede del Parco Nazionale nella ex Tonnara dell’Enfola, a pochi chilometri da Portoferraio.
Nel manuale tascabile troverete la breve descrizione
di una decina di itinerari con le distanze da compiere
e le indicazioni di quello che si può osservare. Potrete
subito cimentarvi nella visita al promontorio
dell’Enfola. Il grado di difficoltà indicato è proporzionato al dislivello da compiere e alla lunghezza di tutto
l’anello. Un escursionista può sempre decidere di trattenersi più a lungo in una determinata tappa per ammirare la grande biodiversità della natura e poi ritornare sui propri passi per non affaticarsi troppo perché
occorre sempre ricordare che camminare è prima di
tutto un piacere. Tutte le informazioni degli appuntamenti sono sul sito www.infopark.it
Visiting the Islands…
Rediscovering the Traveler in Us
S
weet blue butterflies embrace on the stem of a wild sage, in the background the autumn sea, its gentle waves
washing to shore. This is the emblem for the 2011
Tuscany Walking Festival, an event organized by the
Tuscan Archipelago National Park that explores the
splendors of spring on the small islands and, this year, is dressed in the warmth of the romantic Mediterranean autumn.
Sea and mountains, trails and villages, silence and lighthearted company sharing carefree moments rediscovering
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the traveler in us, breathing in the salt air and the fragrance
of chaparral. Each year the calendar is filled with feel good
and feel happy events; magic words that turn a vacation into a satisfying experience. This year, a fan of proposals is available, from walks combined with a tasting of typical products to special benefits reserved to Festival visitors in tourist
facilities. On Elba, you always travel on foot.
On every island of the Tuscan Archipelago, you can walk up
the slopes, into the valleys, reach the coasts, through the woods, and along ancient lanes; an engaging way to enjoy healthy leisure time. Hike solo or with your loved ones to
share the intense beauty that is good for the heart.
The park provides expert guides to liven up excursions.
Unlock your senses and allow this place to touch you, feel
the changing warmth of the sun as the hours pass, smell the
multitude of perfumes, touch crinkly marine flowers and rough granite, drink from a spring, sit under the ample branches of a tree, and listen to a bird song. Enhance the experience of being there, spend a day out or plan for a day to
remember. Bring along a pair of binoculars, a notebook and
pencil, and maybe a magnifying glass to discover an almost
invisible world. Observe the horizon and the mountains framing an elusive silhouette, hold on to the stolen moment. See
and understand, become part of the context.
Intensify physical expression and move without stereotypes. This renews internal energy and develops anti-stress endorphins. We all need movement outdoors and the experience of walking and observing life. A little notebook of
personal observations holds the images that we have encountered and shared with others. Direct your gaze toward the
beautiful spurred by curiosity, a great resource to prevent detachment from the natural world, avoiding the illusion that technology is the only solution.
Learning from nature is too important an exercise to be
missed. Each year we propose a brief journey to explore and
experience nature. Pick up your free booklet on the trails in
the National Park headquarters, a few miles from Portoferraio. In this pocket manual, you will find a brief description
of routes including distances and observation suggestions.
Hikers are welcome to stay longer in any spot to have a better
look at the great biodiversity of nature, and then turn back.
Always remember not to get too tired, because walking is,
first, a pleasure. Information is on our website at:
www.infopark.it