Short stays

Short stays in Elba

How many days to visit the island of Elba?

If you are asking yourself this question, it means that, in addition to a day trip, you are (rightly) thinking about spending a little extra time on what is (just as rightly) considered one of the most beautiful islands in the entire Tyrrhenian Sea. And not only that.

When to go to the island of Elba

Another very common question: when to go to the island of Elba ? Actually, this island is worth visiting all year round. The best time depends solely on the type of vacation you would like to experience.

Spring and autumn

Sports and hiking

Summer

Beaches and entertainment

Winter

Relaxation and traditions

Four ideas for seeing Elba

Elba in 7 days

Elba in 3 days

Elba in 2 days

Elba in one day

Carica altre spiagge

Mines of Rio Marina

Strategic location for the large amount of hematite and limonite immediately identified by the emperor as soon as he landed on the island as a strategic-military axis.
Location: Rio Marina

Paolina Beach

The beach is named after the islet a few meters from the shore, itself named after Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister who, according to a legend (probably created by a tourism entrepreneur in the 1960s) loved to sunbathe on these rocks.

Location: Marciana

San Martino Villa

Designated as a summer residence, Napoleon purchased the property from the Manganaro family in 1814, with the intention of transforming it into a comfortable and refined abode that would have nothing to envy from Parisian residences.

Location: Località San Martino (Portoferraio)

Mulini Villa

Built in 1724 by Grand Duke Gaston de’ Medici, it was Napoleon’s city residence during his first stay on Elba Island.

Location: Portoferraio

Sanctuary of Monserrato

It was built as a sign of gratitude in 1606 by José Pons y León of the Dukes of Arcos, Spanish governor of Naples and first governor of the square of Longone (part of the state of principals). In September 1814 Napoleon, accompanied by Pons and Bertrand wanted to visit the sanctuary.

Location: Località Monserrato (Portoazzurro)

MUM Mineralogical Museum

While the Elban economy today is based on tourism, the fact remains that the people of San Piero and the west coast (Pomonte) have also lived and continue to live off their granite and marble

Location: San Piero in Campo

Port and Tower of Marciana Marina

Visit the harbor where Maria Walewska landed and the armed watchtower visited by Napoleon himself in 1814

Location: Marciana Marina