• Rest in the sun at the beach. There are plenty of splendid beaches to go that you would need two weeks trying every day different places. The white pebble beaches of Capo Bianco and Le Ghiaie nearby Portoferraio, the golden sandy beach of La Biodola, the long equipped Lacona Beach, and Cavoli Beach that is the favorite for young and people looking for fun and music. Otherwise, the wild Pomonte Beach and Fetovaia Beach.
• Discovering the wreck at Pomonte Beach. Pomonte Beach is one of the wild spots of Elba Island. To reach this beach, from the church of the village you have to follow the main road, and once there, park the car in one of the free parking 60 meters away from the beach. Pomonte beach is a lovely tiny pebble beach with crystal clear water. It is possible to admire the submarine fauna, and the wreck of a ship called “Elviscot” that, since 1972, lay on the white sea bottom at only 200 meters from the beach.
• Paddleboat at Fetovaia, a beach perfect for families. Fetovaia Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of the Elba Island, located not far from the village of Marina di Campo. Nestled in a small natural cove, Fetovaia is a golden sandy beach with watercolors that go between turquoise and sapphire. It is possible to add at the moments of relaxation at the beach, with excursions in paddle boats, or with walks along the long promontory surrounded by the wild Mediterranean scrub. The beach has facilities as bar and restaurant, paddle boards rental, and is pet-friendly too.
• Walking into the history of Elba Island: visit the Fortress of Volterraio. If you are fascinated by castles and legend of knights and old families, for sure you will visit the Fortress of Volterraio. Drive to Rio nell’Elba, and from there, with a nice walk you will reach the castle, which is the most ancient building of the Elba Island, and its origins date back to the Etruscan civilization. Its name may come from the Etruscan term “Vultur” (Vulture); if you are a fan of the Twilight Saga, this term is probably familiar to you. In 1281, Pisa decided to use the fortress for defensive reasons investing enormous resources for its expansion. Thanks to this important reinforcement, the Turkish pirates never conquered the castle during their several incursions on the Elba Island.
• Villa San Martino, an eye on Napoleon’s life. Located in the countryside of Elba Island the neoclassical Villa San Martino, made of a golden color stone hailing from Elba Island, has a fascinating history, especially for his owner Napoleon Bonaparte who lived here in exile for only nine months, from the 4 May 1814 to the 26 February 1815. He was entitled Prince and the Elba Island became for its first time the center of European political affairs. He invested money in modernizing the island, financing the construction of a road system, introducing administrative decrees and sustaining the rise of the industries
• Villa dei Mulini, the town dwelling of Napoleon’s court. The city residence of Napoleon on Elba Island is set on Portoferraio promontory, between Forte Falcone and Forte Sella. It takes his name from the several Mulini (windmills) settled here in the olden days. During his stay, Napoleon recreated few times the splendor of his French court, to host his mother and his sister Paolina that, otherwise they would never have come to Elba. Nowadays the villa houses memorabilia and furniture of the Napoleonic Era, and the library that Napoleon brought with him during his exile(including some precious Voltaire, La Fontaine, and Plutarco), and that he donated to the town of Portoferraio.
• Experience the Mediterranean scrub: hike the Capanne Mount. If you love hiking, we suggest reaching the peak of Capanne Mount, which is a fascinating challenge, because this is one of the highest points of the entire Island with its 1019 meters above sea level. Walking along the trails that lead to the peak will make you discover the charming Mediterranean’ scrub and its unique scent. If you cannot walk too much, or you are too lazy to move, do not worry, in just 14 minutes you can reach the top by cable car. Discover the wildlife of Elba Island sea
• Elba Aquarium and Wildlife Museum. If you have time, have a look also at the little Elba aquarium located in Marina di Campo, in the Southwest of the island. More than 80 tanks (filled with 250.000 liters of seawater) host about 150 different species of Mediterranean’s marine organisms, making it one of the most complete current Mediterranean aquariums.
