SAILING ITINERARIES
TUSCAN ARCHIPELAGO
ELBA ISLAND
Sailing holidays on the Island of Elba
Elba is an island in the Tuscan Archipelago National Park renowned for its beaches and for hosting Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile (1814–15).
In the northern town of Portoferraio, exhibitions at the National Museum of Napoleonic Residences retrace the French emperor's stay.
To the east, the Elba Minerals Museum in Rio Marina presents reconstructions of mining environments.
Third largest Italian island, Elba is the largest in the Tuscan Archipelago. It has infinite reasons for seduction: first of all the variety of marine landscapes, with high sheer coasts, long beaches of very fine sand or small coves of white gravel framed by scenes of Mediterranean scrub; and then the surprising vegetation, florid and very fragrant. Furthermore, do not forget that the island, which has always been known for its iron ore deposits, is characterized by an extraordinary wealth of rocks and minerals. Elba is also rich in history and testimonies of its past such as the medieval Volterraio Castle and the Palazzina dei Mulini, residence of Napoleon in his first exile, which still preserves relics of the time. Finally, it is the ideal place for lovers of diving, trekking and cycling, with an incredible network of dedicated routes. You never get bored, there is always something to do and see.