The seven municipalities of Elba Island

The municipalities of Elba

Seven municipalities for thirty thousand citizens. Each with its own history, culture and traditions

With an area of 224 square kilometers and a population of about 30,000, Elba Island is divided into seven municipalities: Campo nell’Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Portoferraio and Rio.

Campo nell'Elba

A lush area, boasting some of the most spectacular sandy shores on Elba
23°C
Few clouds
Thursday
67%
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Min: 18°C
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18:49
Max: 23°C
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Capoliveri

Capoliveri's fascination with the sea, mines, social life, folklore and landscapes
19°C
Clear sky
Thursday
82%
03:42
Min: 18°C
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18:49
Max: 23°C
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Marciana

An enchanting area, characterized by slow and relaxed rhythms of life
20°C
Scattered clouds
Thursday
85%
03:42
Min: 19°C
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18:49
Max: 20°C
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Marciana Marina

The smallest municipality on the island gives some of the most striking views. Quiet and fun go hand in hand here
21°C
Few clouds
Thursday
73%
03:45
Min: 19°C
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18:54
Max: 22°C
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Porto Azzurro

From the fishing village to the Spanish fortress of Longone, this beautiful area holds treasures waiting to be discovered
23°C
Scattered clouds
Thursday
69%
03:39
Min: 18°C
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18:47
Max: 23°C
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Portoferraio

From Roman Fabricia to Medici Cosmopoli, the gateway to the island
23°C
Scattered clouds
Thursday
69%
03:39
Min: 19°C
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18:47
Max: 23°C
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Rio

The sentinel of the eastern slope with an iron heart and an Etruscan soul
19°C
Clear sky
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82%
03:42
Min: 18°C
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18:49
Max: 23°C
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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