Elba Island accommodation: a 3-star hotel in the seaside village of Marciana Marina.
Isola d'Elba , Elba Island, lies just off the coast of Tuscany. Travel to and from the island is by ferry, and takes 1 hour each way.
With beautiful beaches, picturesque villages and a rugged, mountainous interior, each August Elba draws thousands of tourists. Outside this period it remains a quiet and laid-back place, home to just a few thousand residents.
Well-marked trails criss-cross the island and pass through mountain areas, coastal forests, secluded beaches and small villages.
Panoramic views extend west across the Mediterranean to Corsica and east toward the Italian mainland.
Seafood plays an important role in the island’s cuisine, as do wild herbs, vegetables and fresh farm produce.
Elba Island highlights: The island atmosphere, its rugged natural environment and fascinating history. The quiet, uncrowded paths around the island, and the views across the Mediterranean. The cuisine: Tuscan with an island twist.