Elba Island
Experiences
Elba is much more than a beach.
Our favourites
Beaches & Sea
Marina di Campo right outside the door. The quieter ones: Galenzana and Ischia, fifteen minutes' walk. Sant'Andrea at sunset is the one we choose.
- Marina di Campo: the longest beach on the island
- Fetovaia: Caribbean waters among the rocks
- Sansone: white pebbles and snorkeling
- Cavoli: fine sand and crystal-clear seabed
- Pomonte: shipwreck submerged at 12 metres
Mediterranean dives
Diving & Snorkeling
The Elviscot wreck off Pomonte and the Scoglio della Triglia: the two spots we always come back to. Aquanaut in Marina di Campo for tanks and gear.
- Tuscan Archipelago National Park
- The Elviscot wreck at Pomonte
- Scoglio della Triglia: wall of gorgonians
- Guided snorkeling for families
- PADI courses for all levels
Monte Capanne, Monte Perone, Capo Poro
Trekking & Nature
Adriano walks the Capanne (1019m) every Sunday. Monte Perone for the panorama without the climb. The Capo Poro path for sunset over the sea.
- GTE: the Grande Traversata Elbana
- Monte Capanne: the archipelago's peak (1,019 m)
- Rio Marina mines: geological trekking
- Enfola trail: sea and Mediterranean scrub
- Sunset from Volterraio: the medieval castle
Where we actually eat
Food & Wine
Fresh fish at the Tuesday market in Porto Azzurro. DOC wines from the Capoliveri cellars.
- Restaurants with catch of the day
- Aleatico dell'Elba DOCG: the great passito
- Ansonica: the island's native white wine
- Schiaccia briaca: the traditional cake
- Local markets and olive-oil producers
From Napoleon to the mines
Culture & History
Napoleon's residence in Portoferraio. The Medici fortresses. The Etruscan mines of Rio.
- Villa dei Mulini and Villa San Martino (Napoleon)
- Volterraio Fortress (medieval)
- Marciana Civic Archaeological Museum
- Historic mines of Capoliveri
- Villages: Capoliveri, Marciana, Rio nell'Elba
Insider Tips
Our Suggestions
Things you won't find on any guide.
Sunset at Volterraio
Climb to the castle before sunset.
Fish in Porto Azzurro
The local market.