Tyrrhenian Sea

The Tyrrhenian Sea extends east of Sardinia towards the shores of mainland Italy and Sicily. Sardinia's eastern coast forms a long western boundary to the basin, with the Strait of Bonifacio separating it from Corsica to the north. To the south, open water leads around the island towards North Africa. The sea's name comes from the Tyrrhenians, the ancient Greek name for the Etruscans of central Italy.