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The month at a glance
Five festival Sundays around Campo nell'Elba, 1 to 29 November.
New olive oil at the mills, mushrooms in the woods, squid on the table.
Quiet trails with the Walking Festival until 28 November.
November is when Elba goes back to the people who live here. Beach clubs are closed and some hotels have shut for the season, yet the villages are lively, the olive mills are busy and there's a festival every Sunday. In 2026 the calendar centres on the Campo nell'Elba area, with one event every weekend from 1 to 29 November. This guide brings together festivals, flavours, guided walks and the practical tips you need before you travel.
Weather and daylight: what to expect
Climate sources disagree on the exact figures, but the picture is clear: on the coast, daytime highs hover around 16–18 °C, the sea stays close to 18 °C, and mild sunny days alternate with spells of rain that can be heavy. November is one of the wettest months of the year, so keep a spare day in your plans.
What really shapes your days is the light. The sun sets around 5 pm at the start of the month and before 4:45 pm by the end, with under ten hours of daylight. Start longer hikes in the morning and save the late afternoon for villages and festivals.
November 2026 events calendar
Five Sundays, five festivals, all in the Campo nell'Elba area and all run by the local Pro Loco as part of its Autumn Events. Up to the hill villages, down to the harbour, and a fiery finale in the lanes of San Piero.
Elba Walking Festival
All month long, until 28 November
Guided walks with the National Park, from two hours to half a day: perfect for the days between festivals. Discover the Elba Walking Festival
Sun
1
Nov
13th Mushroom Festival
Sant'Ilario in Campo · Piazza della Fonte · from 11 am
The month opens in the hills: mushroom dishes, live music and craft stalls in a village overlooking the Gulf of Campo.
Discover the Mushroom FestivalSun
8
Nov
Reuse Market
Bonalaccia · from 11 am
Sell, swap or give away, with food stalls, a kids' corner and live music: the most laid-back Sunday of the month.
Discover the Reuse MarketSun
15
Nov
Feast of San Martino
La Pila · from 10 am · fireworks at 5:15 pm
The village celebrates its patron saint with food stalls, games and music, then fireworks at sunset.
Discover the Feast of San MartinoSun
22
Nov
10th Squid Festival
Marina di Campo harbour · from noon
Lunch on the quayside with the catch of the season, now in its tenth year. The easiest way to taste Elba's totano.
Discover the Squid FestivalSun
29
Nov
Festa del Caracuto
San Piero in Campo · from noon
The grand finale. The village steps back into the Middle Ages with a historical parade, food stalls, music and a fire show in the narrow lanes. If you can pick only one weekend, pick this one.
Discover the Festa del CaracutoThe full calendar, updated with any new dates: events on Elba Island.
Flavours of the month
New olive oil
On Elba olives are hand-picked between October and November and pressed within a few hours. That makes November the month of new oil: green, intense and slightly peppery. Buy it straight from the farms or in local produce shops. Find out more: Elba's herbs and local products.
Mushrooms, chestnuts and seasonal fish
Autumn rain brings mushrooms to the island's woods. If you'd like to forage, there are clear rules and permits: see our guide to mushroom foraging on Elba. On the table, alongside mushroom and chestnut dishes, the star of the month is totano. To choose where to eat: restaurants on Elba.
Hiking with the Walking Festival
The Tuscan Archipelago National Park's Walking Festival runs until 28 November 2026. Its programme offers guided outings from a couple of hours to half a day with the park's guides: trail walks, visits to villages and fortresses, and family activities. With mild temperatures and quiet paths, November is one of the best times of year to hike. Check each outing on the Park's channels. Details: Elba Walking Festival; for self-guided routes, see trails and paths.
Planning your trip
- Where to stay: the Campo nell'Elba area is the handiest base for this month's events. Many places stay open all year with off-season rates: where to stay on Elba.
- Getting around: buses run on winter timetables and hill villages are poorly served. A car makes your stay much easier: car and scooter rental.
- Check before you go: winter opening hours for museums and restaurants, whether your accommodation is open, and event confirmations in case of bad weather.
- What to pack: a waterproof jacket, hiking shoes and a warm layer for the evening. Keen swimmers will still find the sea at around 18 °C.
For an overview of the island in the colder months: Elba in winter.
In short
November on Elba means five Sundays of festivals around Campo nell'Elba, new olive oil, mushrooms and quiet trails. Days are short and the weather changeable: a flexible plan and a few checks before you set off make all the difference.