Elba Island

Elba is the largest island of the Tuscan archipelago. The mild climate, secluded bays, bizarre rock formations, magnificent flora and wildly romantic back-county all make Elba an ideal holiday destination.

Elba is separated from the Italian mainland by only 10 kilometres. Most of the islands 224 square kilometres are under conservation.

Be active in beautiful nature

Magical coastal scenery, Mediterranean macchia, cool forests and rough cliffs offer perfect conditions and wonderful scenery for numerous activities.
Especially divers, surfers, swimmers and sailors will be in their element on Elba. The island also has cycling, hiking, golfing, riding, free-climbing and paragliding to offer!

Plentiful accommodation

Anyone looking for peace and quiet or nature lovers, can explore the vast landscape of the macchia, or find their oasis in the ocean.

You can choose between numerous hotels by the sea or in the island's interior on Elba.

The island is also known as a camper's paradise, offering almost 30 camping sites throughout the green island.

Turbulent past

For centuries, the Greeks, Etruscans and Romans sought after Elba due to its ore body.

The rule over Elba changed frequently throughout the Middle Ages, until the French had a lasting effect on the island under Napoleon Bonaparte.

Napoleon Bonaparte

The banished Emperor resided on Elba, a remnant of his former empire, from May 1814 until February 1815. His residence was involuntary and lasted only 10 months.

Yet he still left his mark on the island, for example the representative Villa dei Mulini in Portoferraio.

Today, Elba seems to be inseparably connected to the name of Napoleon.

Towns on Elba

Beaches

Ferries

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