An island waiting to be discovered

The Island of Elba offers an extraordinary variety of landscapes that surprises and fascinates the visitor from the first glance.

The crystal clear waters, beaches and seabed of the Island of Elba, rich in every variety of marine fauna and flora, represent the ideal place to practice all water sports: from snorkelling to the most demanding dives, from sailing to kayaking, water skiing, sky surfing and much more.

But Elba is not just the sea: there are numerous trekking paths to follow within the Tuscan Archipelago National Park: hundreds of kilometers that wind through the scents of the Mediterranean scrub to be covered on foot, thanks to long horseback riding or exciting mountain bike excursions.

The possibilities for active and dynamic holidays on the Island of Elba they are truly infinite. In fact, they are ideal for young people and sports enthusiasts, but also for nature lovers for whom "holiday" means rediscovering one's time and the profound rhythm of life.

The Island of Elba also offers a very wide choice for families with children: from the splendid golden beaches sheltered from the wind on the south coast, where it is possible to swim even in the autumn months, to the fun boat trips in the cetacean sanctuary, to be able to admire dolphins in their natural environment, up to visiting the numerous farms, for a "snack" with a genuine and genuine flavour, tasting the typical local products.

And to the delight of adults and children, the Monte Capanne cable car will take you, in twenty minutes of emotion and wonder, to 1019 metres, on the highest peak of the Tuscan Archipelago to enjoy a panorama so beautiful that it takes away the breath.

Furthermore, Elba is also the guardian of a thousand-year history: already known by the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. it was made famous throughout the world by the brief but significant exile of Napoleon Bonaparte: today it is possible to visit the two villas that hosted the emperor, savoring the imperial splendor and reliving an important piece of our modern history.

If instead you want to return to the Renaissance period, where man and reason were at the center of the world, how about a walk between the mighty walls of the 16th century Medici fortresses, Cosimo I's masterpiece, to admire the splendid panorama of the gulf of Portoferraio?

Or how about exploring the inexhaustible iron mines on the eastern side of the island thanks to guided excursions, collecting the sought-after minerals of Elba and taking part in educational workshops?

And if you want to rent a scooter or a electric bike there is GoElbaRent, the site for vehicle rental on the Island of Elba

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