Belonging to the Tuscan archipelago and located between Corsica and Tuscany, the island of Elba is particularly well known for having been the place of exile of Napoleon I in the early 19th century. Elba is the largest island in the Tuscan archipelago and the third largest in Italy after Sardinia and Sicily. Like eight other islands, including Giglio, Giannutri and Montecristo, it is part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park. But what makes Elba so famous and renowned is its clear blue waters and extraordinary beaches.
The impressive richness of its landscapes, both land and sea, makes Elba a unique destination in Tuscany. This little corner of paradise has nothing to envy the more exotic destinations of the Caribbean! Of course, you won't be able to see everything in one day on Elba, so you'll have to make the most of your time by taking the ferry early in the morning.
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Park your car in Castiglione and walk to the port. The price for this one-day trip is 30-40 euros for adults and 15-20 euros for children.
1st stage: Porto Azzurro and the Small Mine Museum
In the morning, start with a visit to the village of Porto Azzurro, formerly Porto Longone. Wandering through its narrow streets, you will reach the fortress of San Giacomo that dominates the bay and the municipality of Porto Azzurro. The structure is a prison where you will enjoy an incredible view- the interior cannot be visited. You can also see the "Museo della Piccola Miniera" (Museum of the small mine) with the discovery of the mineralogical museum and the visit of a reconstructed mine by a small train. You will even have the opportunity to dig your piece of hematite as a souvenir of the visit!
2nd stage: Porto Ferraio and Napoleon's Villa dei Mulini
Take a historical and artistic tour of the capital of Elba, designed to be unassailable both by land and sea. Then visit the Villa dei Mulini, the residence of Napoleon Bonaparte you will discover its interior rich in Empire-style furniture and its magnificent gardens with a view of the Forte Stella lighthouse.
Then head for the sublime Padulella beach in Porto Ferraio, for a moment of relaxation before returning to the peninsula. Between white pebbles and clear sea, this beach offers many services: bar, restaurant, pedal boat rental... This cove is part of a nature reserve that extends from Punta di Capo Bianco to Punta Falcone. The waters are rich in fauna and perfectly suited for snorkeling.
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