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Municipality of (en)Marciana Marina
Marciana Marina Tourist information
Neighbouring Municipalities:Marciana
Zip Code: 57033 Area code (0565)
Country: Italy - Region: Tuscany - Province: Livorno (LI) – Tuscan Archipelago
Inhabitants: 1992 (marinesi) - Density: 340,1 ab/kmq
Fractions:La Cala - Cotoncello
Altitude:Max 262 m - Min 0 m
Altitude Range: 262 m
Surface: 5,64 Kmq
Latitude: 42°48'13"32 N
Longitude: 10°11'50"28 E
Decimal Degrees: 42,8037; 10,1973
Locator (WWL):JN52CT
Day Degree:989
Climatic zone (a): C
Starting Thermal Plants:10 hours a day from November 15 to March 31.
Seismic Classification: very low seismicity
ISTAT code: 049011
Land Registry Code:E931
Festive Day: August 12
Patron Saint:Santa Chiara
Marciana Marina is the smallest of the 8 municipalities of Elba Island as well as one of the least extended of Italy, precisely the third smallest municipality of Italy. Its territory comprises the old town, the beautiful seafront Regina Margherita decorated with tamarisks leading to the Port and the hinterland.
Thanks to the application of some smart policies for coastal and architectural heritage preservation , Marciana Marina was able to maintain the original features of the village dating back the 19th century, despite the tourist boom and considerable tourism development building.
Marciana Marina gained independence from the municipality of Marciana in 1884. In the past this area was used as an important seaport by the Marina di Marciana and it was mainly inhabited by fishermen.
In fact this was also the place where boats were built and repaired using wood from chestnut trees of Marciana’ s maquis.
The traditional fishermen’s houses in pastel colors built upon cliffs are still preserved today and confer a lot of charm to the village of Marciana Marina. There are picturesque neighborhoods and alleys of granite that intersect along the pastel-colored houses such as Borgo del Cotone.
Thanks to its fully furnished tourist port built in 1911, Marciana Marina can host boats of different sizes and offer boat storage services.
Over the port rises the ancient Torre degli Appiani (Appiani Tower) built in the 11th century as symbol of Marciana Marina and used still nowadays as emblem of the village. The Tower was built in order to foresee pirate invasions and protect the village; it was then controlled by the Saraceni and again by the Medici.
This small lovely tourist location of Elba is one of the most fascinating and famous place in the island. An event not to be missed is surely the celebration of the Patron Saint Santa Chiara on the 12th of August which gathers thousands of tourists from all over the island thanks to its holy procession, fireworks show and music from midnight onwards.
Each year there are other important musical and literary events with international guests in Marciana
- Tuesday outdoor market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The most important events in the Municipality of Marciana Marina are:
- May Un Mare di Sapori
- August 12 Celebration of Santa Chiara, Patron Saint of Marciana Marina
Foto by Marciana Marina
District of Marciana Marina
Given the limited extension of its territory, Marciana Marina does not offer further tourist locations unlike other municipalities in Elba. However, we suggest to visit the fascinating Borgo del Cotone, Crocetta, Fenicia and Ripa Barata beaches.
Il Bagno
Le Sprizze
Lo Schioppo
Beaches from Marciana Marina
The coast of the municipality of Marciana Marina (Marinese), develops on the north-western side of Elba Island. Even though its territory is not much extended it is highly characterized by the granite massif of the Mount Capanne.
There are not many beaches within this municipality given that it is the third smallest one in Italy with a 5 km square surface.
Nearby the village of Marciana Marina located on the north-western side of Elba Island, there are two among the most fascinating and popular beaches of this tourist beach resort: Fenicia beach which is behind the tower of the marina dominating over the port and the beach of Marciana Marina in front of the promenade.
Being these two beaches the most popular of the area, they offer bathing services, beach clubs, umbrellas and boats rentals.
The remaining part of the territory of Marciana Marina does not offer sandy beaches, but quiet coves which are ideal to enjoy a peaceful and calm day by the sea. Not to far from the port there is a small street going up towards a forest which is then connected to the beach of Ripa Barata via a walking trail.
The other places attended for bathing by the rocks are the Nasuto’s tip, the Madonna’s or (crocetta)tip, the pebbled beach of Bagno and the one of Sprizze. These are wonderful coves which can be easily reached via sea, such as Cala and Caletta and the minor pebbled beaches of Crocetta, Bagno and Sprizze.
Bagno beach
Sprizze beach
Pebbly beach located between Marciana Marina and Procchio.
Features: beach shaded by the Mediterranean maquis.
Cove of Crocetta
Cove with gravels close to Marciana Marina.
Features: unspoiled area with emerald water.
Rocks of Schioppo
Cliff with platform close to Marciana Marina.
Features: rocks and cement reachable only by sea.
Cliff of Cotone
Cliff easy to access in Marciana Marina.
Features: ideal for fishing, it reaches a quiet cove.
Marciana Marina beach
Two sandy and graveled beaches next to the village.
Features: ideal for children, with services.
Points of interest Marciana Marina
The main things to see in Marciana Marina are the Church of Santa Chiara dating back 1776 and Torre degli Appiani (Appiani’s Tower) in the port of Marciana Marina.
Events
Events Marciana Marina
Places of worship at Elba
The Church of Santa Chiara
Walks
Seafront Marciana Marina
Monuments
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