The back story
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The back story
Elba: the back story
Beaches and granite mountains, Portoferraio’s Medici forts and Napoleon’s exile, a short ferry from Piombino.
Region guide · Tuscany
Elba: Our Favourites
Portoferraio and Napoleon’s residences, the beaches of La Biodola, the national park’s trails and the ferries from Piombino.
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What to see and do
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Elba’s Medici harbour
Portoferraio
Elba’s main port, a Medici fortress town where Napoleon lived in exile.
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Elba, Giglio and the islands
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
The national park of Elba, Giglio, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo, Gorgona and Giannutri.
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Where to stay
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On the bay of La Biodola
Hotel Hermitage
A five-star hotel on the sandy bay of La Biodola, west of Portoferraio.
Località Biodola, 57037 PortoferraioExplore View on map
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A villa on the bay of Portoferraio
Hotel Villa Ottone
A hotel around a historic villa on the bay of Portoferraio.
Getting there and around
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Small island airport
Elba Island Airport
Elba’s small airport at Marina di Campo.
Via Aeroporto 208, 57034 Marina di CampoExplore View on map
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Ferries to Elba and Giglio
Toremar
Ferries from Piombino to Elba, and to the smaller Tuscan islands.
Share your Elba tips
Been there? Share your experience and tips with other visitors.
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