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District of Rio


Bagnaia

Bagnaia, is located at the opposite end of Portoferraio’s Gulf. Bagnaia belongs administratively in part to the...

Nisporto

Nisporto is a lovely location in Elba, situated on the northeastern coast. It is located about 5 km from Rio nell'Elb...

Nisportino

Nisportino is a tourist resort of the island located on the Northeastern coast. Surrounded by the Tuscan Archipelago ...

Cavo

Cavo is one of the best known tourist locations in this side of Elba. The name comes from “capo” (promont...

Ortano

Ortano is a lovely tourist location belonging to the municipality of Rio Marina. The quiet seaside resort of Ortano i...

Capo d'Arco

Capo d'Arco is a tourist fraction located on Elba’s East coast. Immersed in the Mediterranean maquis, this loca...

Rio Marina

Rio Marina was one of the eight municipalities of Elba until January 1st, 2018. Then the two municipalities of Rio Ma...

Rio nell'Elba

Rio nell'Elba is an ancient borough in Elba island. Its origins date back to the Bronze Age. Destroyed in 1534 by the...

Beaches from Rio

Nisportino beach

Nisportino beach

Wide sandy beach mixed with pebbles.
Features: it has a wild look and offers beach services.

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Nisporto beach

Nisporto beach

Unspoiled beach on the northern coast.
Features: sand and colored pebbles.

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Bagnaia beach

Bagnaia beach

Equipped beach ideal for children.
Features: sand and colored pebbles.

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Capo d'Arco beach

Capo d'Arco beach

Small pebbly beach with cliffs.
Features: the rock in the form of crocodile.

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Ortano beach

Ortano beach

Pebbly and sandy beach.
Features: the islet of Ortano in front of it.

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Porticciolo di Rio beach

Porticciolo di Rio beach

Wild pebbly beach.
Features: shady and uncrowded.

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Luisi d'Angelo beach

Luisi d'Angelo beach

Fine gravelly beach
Features: shady and wild

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Torre Beach of Rio Elba

Torre Beach of Rio Elba

Pebbly beach next to the village
Features: quite busy

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Vigneria beach

Vigneria beach

Small pebbly beach near Rio Marina
Features: located inside the mines

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Malpasso di Rio beach

Malpasso di Rio beach

Pebbly beach near Rio Marina
Features: hard to reach

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Ripa Bianca beach

Ripa Bianca beach

Beach with gravels and hematite dust
Features: rocky seabed

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Spiaggia di Frugoso

Spiaggia di Frugoso

Partly equipped beach close to Cavo
Features: sand mixed with pebbles and cobbles

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Cala dell'Alga

Cala dell'Alga

Sandy and seaweedy beach close to Cavo
Features: small protected cove with shallow water

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Cala del Pisciatoio

Cala del Pisciatoio

Wild and uncrowded beach.
Features: pebbles mixed with stranded seaweed.

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Cala Mandriola

Cala Mandriola

Wild and uncrowded beach.
Features: uncrowded and perfect for snorkeling.

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Spiaggia di Topinetti

Spiaggia di Topinetti

Beach within the mining district of Rio Marina.
Features: brilliant black sand rich in minerals.

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Cala Seregola

Cala Seregola

Beach within the mining district of Rio Marina.
Features: black sand mixed with pebbles.

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Le Fornacelle beach

Le Fornacelle beach

Quiet and shady beach close to Cavo.
Features: sand and pebbles.

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Cavo Beach

Cavo Beach

Pebbly beach located in front of the Cavo's village.
Features: ideal for kids busy in season.

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San Bennato Beach

San Bennato Beach

Pebbly and sandy beach in front of Cavo's village
Features: ideal for kids busy in season.

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Marina di Gennaro Beach

Marina di Gennaro Beach

Small cove near the village of Rio Marina.
Features: ideal for those looking for a quiet beach.

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Spiaggia dei Mangani

Spiaggia dei Mangani

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Beach of Le Secche

Beach of Le Secche

Wild beach near Nisporto.
Features: gravelly, it can be reached only by sea.

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Spiaggia di Zupignano

Spiaggia di Zupignano

Wild beach near Nisporto.
Features: gravelly, it can be reached only by sea.

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Beach of Rivercina

Beach of Rivercina

Wild beach near Nisportino.
Features: gravelly, can be reached only by sea.

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Points of interest Rio

Excursions

The mining Park of Rio Marina

The mining Park of Rio Marina

The mining Park of Rio Marina conserves and enhances what is left of nearly three millennium of culture tied to the i...
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Orto dei Semplici

Orto dei Semplici

Organized in 10 thematic sections, it collects typical plants of Elba, many of them endangered.
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Museums

Mineral museum of Rio Marin

Mineral museum of Rio Marin

The Museum is located in Palazzo del Burò in Rio Marina old town, and it covers around 600 square meters.
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Museo Archeologico di Rio nell’Elba

Museo Archeologico di Rio nell’Elba

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Bike trails at Elba Island

Elba Gravity Bike Park

Elba Gravity Bike Park

Six wonderful tracks for mountain biking and for extreme sports like cross country and freeride.

Places of worship at Elba

Saint Catherine hermitage

Saint Catherine hermitage

Impressive Hermitage dedicated to Saint Catherine, it is located near Rio nell'Elba in a panoramic position.
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St James Church

St James Church

St James the Apostle Church, or Saint James the Apostle and Quirico Church in Rio nell'Elba
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Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church

Also known as the Church of the Eternal Father, it was built in the 18th century in Rio nell'Elba.
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Church of St. Rocco

Church of St. Rocco

Originally as a chapel that was converted into a parish church following the birth of the town Rio Marina.
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Chiesa di Santa Barbara

Chiesa di Santa Barbara

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Events

Feast of Sportella

Feast of Sportella

Every Easter Monday the feast of Sportella takes place in the Hermitage of Santa Caterina in Rio nell'Elba.
Events in Rio Marina

Events in Rio Marina

The Municipality of Rio Marina offers a calendar rich of events throughout the year.

Getting around by Bus

Shuttle bus in Rio

Shuttle bus in Rio

Free service during the summer season in the municipalities of Rio nell'Elba and Rio Marina which connects to beaches...

Geography of Elba

The Shiny Coast

The Shiny Coast

Coastline rich of open air minerals between Rio Marina and Cavo.

Monuments

Public wash house

Public wash house

Near to the Canali spring, the public wash house appears close to the old town center.
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Giove Tower

Giove Tower

Today shows as a part of the in ruin castle in panoramic position close to Rio nell’Elba
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Villa di Capo Castello

Villa di Capo Castello

From Capo Castello, a panoramic view on the sea and country of Cavo
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Torre degli Appiani

Torre degli Appiani

Ancient tower built by Giacomo Appiano V to defend the village of Rio Marina.

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Forno Etrusco di Capo Pero

Forno Etrusco di Capo Pero

Ancient Etruscan furnace situated in the Capo Pero near Rio Marina 

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The Mines of Elba

The Mines of Rio Albano

The Mines of Rio Albano

Located between Rio Marina and Cavo, it is renowned for its many sites and for the red pond.
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The Mines of Rio

The Mines of Rio

Located north-west of the village of Rio Marina it encloses numerous mining sites that can be visited.
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