'''Elba''' is an island in Tuscany.

Get in

Go by ferry -- taking your car, as it a must to explore the entire island. The ships start from Piombino.

Get around

Mass transit does exist, but only to/from Portoferraio (short-distance and long-distance) and to/from Marina di Campo (short-distance only).

See

Napoleon was banished to the island and both of his homes ( summer & winter ) are available to tour. You can hike,bicycle, swim or walk around the plaza at night with the locals. Incredible beauty - many,many small towns set on hilltops. Many castles. Flowers galore and the interior is full of old, little viewed churches.

'''Little Mine''' 57036 Porto Azzurro - Via Provinciale Est Tel. & Fax: (+39) 0565.95350 Tel. (+39) 0565.920961 info@lapiccolaminiera.it

'''Sapere Archeological Museum''' Mola 50736 Porta Azzurro Info: tel. 056595033 ? fax: 056595064 Email: info@sapereonline.it Website: http://www.sapereonline.it

  • . fetovaia si the best beach, you can reach by bus

    Do

    Napoleon's homes, bike, go to any one of 10 -12 beaches, drink some local wine, hike, visit as many old castles,churches as you can. Takes about 3 days to see the island and that still leaves many areas untouched. Was told several times by the locals that in the summer Elba becomes a day-tripper's nightmare with people from the mainland. Visited in late May - slightly cool at night.

    Buy

    Sorry or glad to say that shopping isn't what you might expect but the island is for experiencing. Some local wines. Worth tasting is the Limoncino (lemon liquor).

    Eat

    Seafood is fresh ( it is an island) and the bread is what you were dreaming about. Get the Italian version of steak and try the bread and tomato salad.
  • . There are some shops in Porto ferraio ( the capital) but the recommended place for shopping and relaxing , walking in the evings is Marciana Marina, nice shops there where you can get designer sunglasses, ralph lauren clothes etc. Its reminding of moore of a preppy st. tropez

    Drink

    Some local wines and water is great tasting.

    Sleep

    Elba is a touristic Island and there are lot of accommodations available, from cheap campgrounds to luxury resorts.

  • Hotel La Primula. iale Cerboni 1 - Marciana Marina. 39 0565 99010. nfo@hotellaprimula.it. 39 0565 996819. ttp://www.hotellaprimula.it/en/.

  • Hotel Residence Villa Giulia. ido di Capoliveri - 57036 Porto Azzurro. rom Portoferraio, follow provincial road SP26 towards Porto Azzurro/Capoliveri for 8 km. At the fork, stay to your left following the signs for the Hotel Residence Villa Giulia.. 39 0565 940167. nfo@villagiuliahotel.it. 39 0565 940110. ttp://www.villagiuliahotel.it/en/index.htm. etween the picturesque towns of Capoliveri and Porto Azzurro, the 3-star Hotel Residence Villa Giulia is a modern hotel with a pool and restaurant just a few minutes away from the beautiful beaches in Lido di Capoliveri, one of the most alluring locations on Elba island..
  • . The white wine is amazing, be shure to get a taste of it!
  • Hotel Ilio. +39 0565.90.80.18. ttp://en.hotelilio.com/. The Boutique Hotel Ilio was founded in this natural paradise in 1959. It set up the Elbatuttanatura project in 1989, becoming the first "all-nature" hotel on the Island of Elba.

  • http://www.relaispicchiaie.com. elais delle Picchiaie.

    Get out

    Noticed that you can still get a bite to eat at almost time in the larger towns.