Italiano
English
Deutsch
Français
Roman Villa delle Grotte
Archaeological site · Municipality of Portoferraio
45'
minutes to visit
1.6
km from Portoferraio harbour
Archaeological site
Roman era
Paid admission
about 45 minutes
Photos of Roman Villa delle Grotte
What Roman Villa delle Grotte is
Archaeological site · Roman · 1st-2nd c. AD
On the promontory opposite the port, a natural terrace overlooking the sea hosts the monumental remains of a sumptuous Roman villa from the imperial era. Pools, mosaics and thermal rooms tell of Roman presence on Elba.
Factsheet
Type
Archaeological site
Historical period
Roman era
Visit
Open to visitors
Admission
Paid
Time needed
about 45 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
1.6 km
Portoferraio harbour
10.0 km
Rio Marina harbour
11 km
Cavo harbour
7.7 km
Marina di Campo airport
Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.
What to see near Roman Villa delle Grotte
Viewpoint
Le Viste Promenade
0.8 km away · Portoferraio
Church
Cathedral - Nativity of Mary
1.0 km away · Portoferraio
Civic work
Piazza della Repubblica
1.0 km away · Portoferraio
Museum
Foresiana Picture Gallery
1.0 km away · Portoferraio
Beaches nearby
Where to stay near Roman Villa delle Grotte
1.1 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Airone
Portoferraio
3.2 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Biodola
Portoferraio
3.2 km
Campsites★★★
Scaglieri Village
Portoferraio
3.5 km
Hotels★★★★★
Hotel Hermitage
Portoferraio
Straight-line distances from the place: properties are listed from the closest.