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Municipality of (en)Marciana
Marciana Tourist information
Neighbouring Municipalities: Campo nell'Elba - Portoferraio - Marciana Marina
Zip Code: 57030 Area code (0565)
Country: Italy - Region: Tuscany - Province: Livorno (LI) – Tuscan Archipelago
Inhabitants: 2217 (marcianesi) Density: 48,54 ab/kmq
Fractions: Chiessi, Colle d'Orano, Maciarello, Patresi, Poggio, Pomonte, Procchio, Sant'Andrea, La Zanca, Spartaia
Altitude: Max 1017 m - Min 0 m
Altitude Range: 1017 m
Surface: 45,16 Kmq
Latitude: 42°47'25"44 N
Longitude: 10°10'10"56 E
Decimal Degrees: 42,7904; 10,1696
Locator (WWL): JN52CS
Day Degree: 1.546
Climatic zone (a): D
Starting Thermal Plants: 12 hours a day from November 15 to April 15
Seismic Classification: very low seismicity
ISTAT code: 049010
Land Registry Code: E930
Festive Day: November 25
Patron Saint: Santa Caterina d'Alessandria
Marciana is a small village sheltered behind Mount Capanne at about 375 metres above the sea level and it is entirely surrounded by a forest of chestnuts trees. From its main square it is possible to enjoy a stunning view of the village of Marciana Marina and of the nearby little village Poggio.
Marciana is one of the oldest and greatest municipality of Elba Island, as well as one of the most interesting for its archaeological and historic evidences to be discovered in the Archeological Museum in the Palazzo Pretorio in the section containing the remains from the prehistoric period to the roman times.
The village of Marciana features small alleys and fascinating corners that opens up to panoramic squares. The old side of the village is to be visited only by foot given the size of the alleys, which are very narrow. Marciana rises in the roman times in 35 B.C, but urban settlements only appeared during the Middle Ages; then the Appiani established there in a house that is still well preserved today and that can be visited.
The municipality of Marciana includes a wide coastal stretch, the north-western coast is mainly characterized by cliffs and precipices, along which we encounter many important beach resorts.
Among the most important beach resorts we suggest Sant’Andrea (with its sandy beach and granite cliffs), Patresi, Zanca and Colle d’Orano. In the past these locations were linked to the main village of Marciana only via narrow mule tracks which were crossing the valley characterized by cultivated terraces and vineyards. Today these tracks are very much appreciated by trekkers and bikers.
Other important and much enjoyed beach resorts are Chiessi and Pomonte, both born thanks to commercial exchanges with Corsica and to the agriculture once practiced on the nearby terraces. The villages situated in the western coast benefit from a breathtaking sunsets, picturing the sun setting down next the Corsica and Capraia islands.
In the middle of the island on the northern coast there are two important beach resorts belonging to the municipality of Marciana such as Spartaia and Procchio with its fully serviced beach and outdoors market every thursday morning.
Thursday outdoors market in Procchio from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The most significant events in the Municipality of Marciana are:
- The Nativity living scene of Marciana during christmas holidays.
- July 19 Celebration of the Saint Patron in Chiessi
- August 16 Celebration of San Rocco, Saint Patron of Procchio
- August 18 e 19 Palio di Sant’Agabito a Marciana
- September Festa del Pellaio (Beer Festival)with live music and food market
- October Sagra della Castagna (Chestnuts Festival)
Foto by Marciana
District of Marciana
Marciana includes in its municipality important tourist locations such as Sant’Andrea, Pomonte, Patresi, Colle d’Orano, Chiessi, La Zanca, Spartaia, Procchio and other smaller villages such as Poggio, famous for its source of pure water which was already used by Napoleon during his exile in Elba, that is why it is called fonte Napoleone (Napoleon spring).
Procchio
Spartaia
Sant'Andrea
Pomonte
Chiessi
Patresi
Colle d'Orano
Poggio
Beaches from Marciana
The beaches of the Municipality of Marciana, so as the ones in the municipality of Marciana Marina, are located in the north-western side of Elba, where the shape of the coast is strongly characterized by the presence of the granite massif of the Mount Capanne and by high cliffs reaching the sea.
Enclosed within the vast municipality of Marciana there are many beaches and natural coves, many of which are wild and without services. Among the most famous beaches loved by the tourists, we recall the wide sandy and fully equipped beach of Procchio and the minor ones of Spartaia, Paolina, located in the north-western side of the island.
The small seaside locations developing along the coast offer beautiful coves and beaches from where it is possible to to enjoy a breathtaking view until sunset when the sun disappears in the sea. The municipality of Marciana is the greatest one of the Elba Island for its territory and for its coastal development. Its minor beaches, except the sandy one until the northern side such as the one of Procchio and Spartaia, are almost all composed by gravels and pebbles so as the beach of Pomonte, Chiessi and Patresi.
We suggest to visit the beach of Pomonte, where is possible to do snorkeling few metres away from the wreck of cargo Elviscot. Very beautiful and peculiar are the granite stretches of Sant’Andrea and its little sandy beach. Among the minor beaches and coves we recall the beach of Chiessi, Patresi, Cala le Felci, Pietre Albe, Campo lo Feno, Mortigiano, Punta Polveraia, Cala la Cotaccia, Cotoncello, La Cala, Redinoce and Guardiola.
Ripa Barata beach
Wild beach between Sant'Andrea and Marciana Marina.
Features: wild and difficult to access by land.
Pomonte beach
Pebbly beach with white rocks.
Features: has free access and it is devoid of services
Chiessi beach
Pebbly beach with accessible granite rocks.
Features: sunny and free to access, has no services.
Punta Nera cove
Gravelly insulated beach inaccessible by land.
Features: sunny and without service.
Sant'Andrea cliff
Granite cliffs ideal for sunbathing.
Features: easy to access through a path.
Sant'Andrea beach
Sandy beach suitable for kids.
Features: Partly equipped with bathing services.
Cotoncello beach
Small sandy beach near Sant'Andrea.
Features: enclosed within a cove and protected by rocks.
Campo Lo Feno beach
Pebbly beach difficult to reach by land.
Features: sunny and without services.
Patresi beach
Pebbly beach characterized by a beautiful sea.
Features: Easy to access, offers bathing services.
Redinoce beach
Pebbly beach with filling sand platform.
Features: well equipped in services.
Paolina beach
Shaddy beach named after Napoleon's sister.
Features: with sand and gravel it rises in front of the islet.
Spartaia beach
Beach with fine sand near Procchio.
Features: partly equipped and offers bathing services.
Procchio beach
Large sandy beach suitable for kids and disables.
Features: offers beach clubs and bathing services.
Campo all'Aia beach
Less frequented beach in the gulf of Procchio.
Features: offers some bathing services.
Points of interest Marciana
The main attraction in Marciana is the Mount Capanne, linked to a cable-car which allows to visit the highest top (1017) of the Tuscan Archipelago.
Inside the village of Marciana,once you overcome the medieval doors, you will have the chance to visit Fortezza Pisana dominating over the whole village, which was used as refuge in the past during the attacks from the pirates. Other interesting places to visit are casa dei principi appiani and the fonderia e la zecca where coins were forged; in addition there are the Church of Santa Caterina Patrona, “casa vada”( which hosted the mother of Napoleon during its stay at the Santuario della Madonna del Monte.
The Santuario (Sanctuary)della Madonna del Monte can be reached by foot in 30 minutes via a walking path starting nearby the village. On the quiet stretch of road called Civillina which links Marciana to Marciana Marina there is the Romanic Church of San Lorenzo, destroyed by the Turks in 1554.
Getting around by Bus
Marebus municipality of Marciana
Events
Events in Marciana
Excursions
Cableway of Monte Capanne
Diving
Walks
Procchio Beach
Excursion Madonna del Monte
Places of worship at Elba
Church of San Niccolò
The church of Santa Caterina in Marciana at the Isle Elba
Hermitage of San Cerbone
Madonna del Monte Sanctuary
The chapel of San Liborio
Parish Church of San Lorenzo
The Church of San Defendente
Hiking itineraries
Hiking in Pomonte Valley
Geography of Elba
Islet of Paolina
Free Climbing itineraries
Climbing in Pomonte
Monuments
Fortezza Pisana di Marciana
Museums
Fortress Museum
Archeological Museum in Marciana
Foundry of Marciana
Casetta Drout
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