Tyrrhenian Sea

The northern Tyrrhenian Sea lies between Corsica and the western coast of Italy. The Tuscan Archipelago occupies part of the passage, with Elba and the smaller island of Capraia standing between the mainland and Corsica. Farther south, the sea opens towards Sardinia and the coast of Lazio. Its name preserves the Greek designation for the Etruscans, whose cities once occupied much of the mainland shore opposite the islands.