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Forte Focardo
Fortress · Municipality of Capoliveri
30'
minutes to visit
11
km from Portoferraio harbour
Fortress
17th century
Free admission
Seen from outside
about 30 minutes
Photos of Forte Focardo
What Forte Focardo is
Fortress · 1678 · Spanish · Lighthouse
Coastal fortification of 1678, wanted by the Spanish to close the Gulf of Mola entrance opposite Forte San Giacomo of Porto Azzurro. Star-shaped quadrangular plan reinforced by four corner bulwarks and two small bastions. Today houses the lighthouse.
Factsheet
Type
Fortress
Historical period
17th century
Visit
Seen from outside only
Admission
Free
Time needed
about 30 minutes
Accessibility
Partly accessible
Families with children
Suitable
Municipality
Capoliveri
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
11 km
Portoferraio harbour
7.6 km
Rio Marina harbour
13 km
Cavo harbour
15 km
Marina di Campo airport
Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.
What to see near Forte Focardo
Viewpoint
Terranera Pond
0.5 km away · Porto Azzurro
Viewpoint
Carmignani Promenade
2.3 km away · Porto Azzurro
Mine
Ginevro Mine
2.3 km away · Capoliveri
Fortress
Forte San Giacomo (Longone Fort)
2.4 km away · Porto Azzurro
Beaches nearby
Where to stay near Forte Focardo
2.0 km
Residences★★★★
Residence Le Acacie
Capoliveri
2.0 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Le Acacie
Capoliveri
2.6 km
Hotels★★★★
Grand Hotel Elba International
Capoliveri
2.8 km
Apartments
Arrighi Apartments
Porto Azzurro
Straight-line distances from the place: properties are listed from the closest.