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English Fort
Fortress · Municipality of Portoferraio
30'
minutes to visit
0.6
km from Portoferraio harbour
Fortress
18th century
Free admission
Seen from outside
about 30 minutes
Photos of English Fort
What English Fort is
Fortress · 18th c. · Exterior
Third fortress of Portoferraio's defensive system, built in the 18th century. Dominates the city from a position different from Falcone and Stella. Visitable from outside, hosts summer events.
Factsheet
Type
Fortress
Historical period
18th century
Visit
Seen from outside only
Admission
Free
Time needed
about 30 minutes
Accessibility
Partly accessible
Families with children
Suitable
Municipality
Portoferraio
Opening hours and ticket prices can change with the season: check with the site or the local tourist office before you go.
Where it is and how to get there
0.6 km
Portoferraio harbour
8.7 km
Rio Marina harbour
9.6 km
Cavo harbour
9.3 km
Marina di Campo airport
Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.
What to see near English Fort
Fortress
Forte Stella
0.4 km away · Portoferraio
Residence
Villa dei Mulini (Mulini Mansion)
0.4 km away · Portoferraio
Fortress
Forte Falcone
0.5 km away · Portoferraio
Civic work
Medici Cistern
0.5 km away · Portoferraio
Beaches nearby
Where to stay near English Fort
1.8 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Airone
Portoferraio
3.3 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Fabricia
Portoferraio
3.6 km
Farm Stays
Montefabbrello Farm Stay Apartments
Portoferraio
3.6 km
Farm Stays★★★
Montefabbrello Farm Stay Rooms
Portoferraio
Straight-line distances from the place: properties are listed from the closest.