In addition to the sea, the island is full of fabulous mountain landscapes, characteristic villages and monuments that recall the history of Elba. Below you will find some itineraries. They are complete with photos, also valid for a virtual visit.
MOUNTAIN CAPANNE
Gondola lift
It is possible to make an excursion to the mountain (1019 m) with the cable car, the starting point is Marciana Alta. On clear days it offers a fabulous panorama.
SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
Sea
Photos and brief descriptions of the most characteristic beaches of Elba.
SOME GULFS OF ELBA
Virtuale
There are wonderful gulfs on the island, on this page you will find photos and brief descriptions of some.
MOUNTAIN PERONE
Car
Mountain itinerary that can be done by car, along the road that passes the summit (alt. 630 m). The tour will give us very beautiful panoramas and we will cross characteristic villages of the island.
WESTERN RING
Car
The western tour of the island (50 km) crosses many towns and numerous beaches, among the most beautiful on Elba.
EASTERN SIDE
Car
With this itinerary you go to discover the other side of the island, crossing the towns of: Capoliveri, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina, Rio Elba…..
PORTOFERRAIO
Historical
Historical itinerary within Portoferraio visiting: Forte Stella, Forte Falcone and the Napoleonic Villa dei Mulini, all close to each other, from where you have a beautiful view of the harbor of Portoferraio and its surroundings.
FORTRESS FALCONE
Historical
The fort was built in 1548 by the Medici, in defense of the continuous attacks by pirates. Its terraced interior is very large with numerous stairs and underpasses. The very imposing walls surround the entire ancient center of Portoferraio. Thanks to its height it is possible to see the whole town and the surrounding area.
FORTRESS STELLA
Historical
Fortress Stella is part of the imposing fortifications commissioned by Cosimo dei Medici, in defense against pirate attacks. It was built in 1548 on one of the two hills above Portoferraio. The panoramic view from the fort is truly spectacular.
VILLA of the NAPOLEON MILLS
Historical
Villa dei Mulini is located between Forte Stella and Fortress
Falcone (Portoferraio) and is so called twoto the ancient presence of windmills. It has become a national museum after being one of Napoleon’s two residences on the island.
FORTRESS FOCARDO
Historical
The fort was built in 1678.
Since 1863, it has been used as a lighthouse. The building is now the home of the lighthouse keepers of the Italian Navy.
CASTLE of VOLTERRAIO
Historical
The castle, formerly called Mountain Veltraio, has a hexagonal plan and was built around the year 1000, where a pre-existing structure from the Etruscan era probably stood.
The Volterraio Castle has been recently renovated and it is possible to visit it
CIPOLLINO MARBLE
Historical
Another stone resource from Elba is made up of Elba cipollino marble. Some remains of columns in Porto di Procchio (La Guardiola) and in the Agnone cove remain as evidence of its exploitation.
MOUNTAIN CASTELLO
Historical
The modest hill of Monte Castello, immediately behind the bay of Procchio, overlooks the northern coast of the Island of Elba and occupies a strategic position for controlling the opposing inlets, dominating the plain of Marina di Campo to the south.
WRECK of POMONTE
Elviscot the Pomonte Wreck, sunk in 1972.
It starts from the Pomonte beach to reach the nearby Ogliera rock (100 m away) where the wreck lies on a sandy bottom at a depth of 12 metres.
The PROCCHIO WRECK
Roman ship sunk on the Island of Elba. In 1967 a storm brought to light the wreck, in the northern part of the Island of Elba in the Gulf of Procchio (La Guardiola), the remains of a small Roman cargo ship. The wreck is located a few meters deep, currently not visible because it is covered in sand.
Panoramic and suggestive points