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Campo nell'Elba

  One of the most renowned tourist centers on the islands is Marina di Campo (in the municipality of Campo nell'Elba), prized for the wide fine sand beaches, the fertile flat land that arrives at the shores of the gulf, the mountains in the backdrop, and the well-equipped hotels and tourist facilities that offer al types of aquatic sport. From this seaside location, it is possible to...


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Capoliveri

Enchanting Capoliveri, ancient castle on a hill, fortified by the Pisans in the 12th century, born in the Etruscan-Roman period, in a strategic position from which it was possible to control the south seas and the west seas, has an architecture that preserves an almost medieval atmosphere , sober, but at the same time pleasing. It owes its name to the Latin 'Caput Liberum' (free hill) that...


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Elba Island

Elba Island is the largest Island of seven Ilsands in the tuscan archipel. You find it north in the tyrrhenian sea. Elba is famous for touristic from Spring to the Fall. On Elba Island are eight communities, witch are Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Poro Azzurro, Marciana Marina, Rio Marina and Rion nell'Elba. The most Famous Beach-Towns are Marina di Campo, Lacona,...


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Marciana

  Sheltered on the slopes of Mt. Capanne at 375 meters above sea level, Marciana is one of the oldest and largest municipalities on the island. It's also among the most interesting in terms of history and archeology thanks to the presence of the ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM with displays of archeological finds from pre-history through the Roman Ages. With its narrow lanes and picturesque...


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Marciana Marina

Marciana Marina is the smallest of the 8 Elban municipalities, and by extension, the smallest in all of Italy. The territory is limited to the historical center of the town with its beautiful seafront ornate with a line of tamarisk trees. Thanks to the intelligent safeguarding policies of the coastline and the architectural heritage, Marciana Marina has managed, over the course of the years,...


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Porto Azzurro

  The new name for Portolongone, Porto Azzurro, is Elba gracious living-room, set at the foot of the promontory that culminates at The Fortezza di Longone, also known as San Giacomo. The small tourist port center, located in a protected inlet, is the largest on the west side. It was used as a natural port of call for Tyrrhenian maritime routes way back in ancient times. Porto Azzurro...


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Portoferraio

  Portoferraio is situated on a spur of rock and surrounded by the Medicean Fortress that overlooks the town. With its natural and principal port,it is singled out as the capitol of the island and seat of most offices and public services. The center of principle communication, thanks to its numerous daily connections with Piombino, there are great numbers of tourists disembark here in...


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Rio Marina

  Reached from Piombino in only 40 minutes by ferry, Rio Marina is situated in the heart of the mining area and sheltered by the mountain from which iron was once extracted. It is characterized by the reddish color of the iron oxide that tints the mountains, the erosion from the mining, the open sky and the ancient houses, some of which were built right inside the, by now, exhausted...


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Rio nell'Elba

A small medieval mining village, perched 178 meters above sea level on the slopes of Monte Capannello, Rio nell'Elba is one of the towns richest in history and tradition on the whole island. From pre-history it has constituted an important mining center and in recent years UNESCO has entered it as a place of major scientific interest. On the 'World Heritage Provisional List of Geological...


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Italia Marciana Marina Marciana Campo nell'Elba Capoliveri Portoferraio Porto Azzurro Rio nell'Elba Rio Marina
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Giro Podistico around Elba Island

The 20th Giro Podistico

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first May on Elba Island

Spring vacation on Elba Island. Immerse yourself in May between nature and outdoor sports in the wonders of the blooming island of Elba.

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Springbridge 25. April to 3. May

Send a Request for Accommodation on the island of Elba, 25 April to 23 April. Take advantage of special offers.

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Meeting Elba Vespa Club

The biggest Vespa riders meeting on Elba Island.