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Volterraio Castle
Fortress · Municipality of Portoferraio
75'
minutes to visit
2.0
km from Portoferraio harbour
Fortress
Middle Ages
Paid admission
about 1 h 15 min
Photos of Volterraio Castle
What Volterraio Castle is
Castle · 11th c. · Pisan · Impregnable
Imposing Pisan fortress dating from the 11th century, erected on a hilltop with magnificent view of Portoferraio Gulf. Considered the most imposing and fascinating bastion of Elba.
Factsheet
Type
Fortress
Historical period
Middle Ages
Visit
Open to visitors
Admission
Paid
Time needed
about 1 h 15 min
Accessibility
Not accessible to people with reduced mobility
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
2.0 km
Portoferraio harbour
6.9 km
Rio Marina harbour
9.1 km
Cavo harbour
9.9 km
Marina di Campo airport
Straight-line distances: the road route is longer.
What to see near Volterraio Castle
Church
Romanesque Church of Santo Stefano
1.4 km away · Portoferraio
Civic work
Schiopparello Salt Mines
1.5 km away · Portoferraio
Residence
Villa San Martino
1.5 km away · Portoferraio
Archaeological site
Linguella Roman Villa
2.2 km away · Portoferraio
Beaches nearby
Where to stay near Volterraio Castle
0.8 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Fabricia
Portoferraio
1.5 km
Farm Stays
Montefabbrello Farm Stay Apartments
Portoferraio
1.5 km
Farm Stays★★★
Montefabbrello Farm Stay Rooms
Portoferraio
2.4 km
Hotels★★★★
Hotel Airone
Portoferraio
Straight-line distances from the place: properties are listed from the closest.