GIGLIO ISLAND

Italian Isola Del Giglio, Latin Igilium, mountainous, volcanic islet of the Tuscan Archipelago, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, opposite Mount Argentario, on the west coast of Italy. Part of Grosseto province, the island rises to 1,634 feet (498 m) and has an area of 8 square miles (21 square km). Wine is produced, and there is considerable offshore fishing. The village of Giglio Castello, surrounded by medieval walls, and the bathing resort of Campese attract tourists. Giglio Porto, on the east coast, is the only landing place; it is connected by daily ship service with Porto Santo Stefano, on the mainland of Italy. The island was controlled by the cities of Pisa and Florence during most of the European Middle Ages. Pop. (1989 est.) 1,599.