Together with Pianosa, Montecristo, Capraia, Giglio, Giannutri and Gorgona, the Island of Elba is part of the enchanting Natural Park of the Tuscan Archipelago
Renowned for its beaches and clear blue sea, Elba, with its 147 km of coastline and 224 square kilometers of extension, presents a multitude of different landscapes.
The coast at times smooth and low, sometimes steep and jagged offers more than 70 beaches between small unspoilt coves accessible only by foot or by sea, granite rocks dishes, white pebble beaches, bays of clear and fine sand, large equipped beaches.
The interior, dominated by Monte Capanne (m. 1019) and Monte Perone, is dotted with small and ancient villages surrounded by lush greenery, ideal for those who love the simple nature walks or more challenging hikes.
Thanks to the particularly favorable climate, the Island of Elba is green all year round
the very fragrant Mediterranean maquis and holm oak and chestnut woods are very widespread; among the different fauna species we find the booted eagle, the kestrel, the marangone and the kingfisher and among the marine mammals it is not uncommon to meet different types of fin whale and the common dolphin.
Elba has about 35,000 inhabitants and is divided into eight municipalities: Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba, Porto Azzurro, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Capoliveri, Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba, each with its own particularities and points of interest, rich of history, but also of modern attractions for tourists.
You will be fascinated by the Elban welcome, good cuisine and local products including excellent wines, oil and honey.
If you love sea, mountains with amazing landscapes, practising sports, discovering wild places and small towns rich of history, shopping, good food and fine wines ... for a holiday of relaxation and fun, Elba is the perfect location! Ask our reception, we are always available to provide information and to book the activities you prefer, for free.
In all the major towns of the island you can find equipped centers for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, diving, hiking, biking. Do not miss the competition of ELBA MAN Triathlon to be held on the island on 24th September, with arrival and departure from Marina di Campo.
Among the many routes to discover the nature of Elba there are: the Path of Rosmarini (loc. Marina di Campo), Path of Enfola (loc. Enfola), the Path of Health (from Procchio Biodola), The Ways of Granite (San Piero), the Path of the Butterflies (loc. Perone), Costa dei Gabbiani (loc. Capoliveri)
Napoleonic residences (Villa dei Mulini and San Martino), Medicean Walls of Portoferraio, Volterraio Castle, Tower of San Giovanni, the Fortress Marciana Alta, The old Washing of Rio nell'Elba, Hermitage of Santa Caterina with adjoining botanical garden, Hermitage of San Cerbone , Our Lady of Montserrat, Madonna del Monte, San Piero Mineralogical Museum, Museum of the Park of the Tuscan Archipelago.
Particularly interesting trips to Punta Calamita, Costa del Sol, the wreck Ogliera rock, island tour. Do not miss the excursion to the island of Pianosa.
Among the many festivals made during the summer, the following are particularly suggestive: San Gaetano 7th August in Marina di Campo, Santa Chiara 12.08 in Marciana Marina, The Legend of the Lover (Innamorata) 14.07 in Capoliveri.
Elba Aquarium, Cableway of Monte Capanne, Pit Ginevro, Mines of Rio Marina with train, excursions "A step with the donky", cinema, go kart, and inflatable amusement parks ...