Corsica Channel

The Corsica Channel separates the mountainous island of Corsica from the Tuscan islands near mainland Italy. Capraia lies within the passage, between Cape Corse and Elba. The channel connects the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Ligurian basin, allowing water to flow northward between the island coasts. Its constricted northern reach and the surrounding islands give the route a distinct shape within the wider western Mediterranean.