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Portoferraio Civil Hospital
USL Toscana Nord-Ovest
Useful Numbers and Addresses
on Elba Island — emergencies, out-of-hours doctor, duty pharmacies
Emergencies, health, police, sea rescue, the 7 town councils, ferries and utilities: verified numbers and official links, with quick search.
10
emergency numbers
7
island towns
100+
total contacts
Keep them handy
All the important contacts
This section includes all the important contacts to keep handy during your stay on Elba: emergency numbers, police, hospitals, pharmacies, medical services, transportation, tourist offices and road assistance.
Our list is regularly updated to help you handle any situation quickly and safely, with phone numbers, addresses and opening hours where available.
A practical guide for tourists who want to travel with peace of mind and always know who to contact when needed.
Section 01 - Health
Healthcare on Elba Island
Emergency Room
24h - Loc. San Rocco, Portoferraio
Ospedale di Portoferraio
For emergencies always call 118: the ambulance arrives first and directs you to the right ER.
Tourist Medical Service
Seasonal summer service
Seasonal aid stations in coastal towns. Hours and numbers on the USL site.
On-duty pharmacies
Night, holidays, August
9+ pharmacies in the 7 island towns + summer dispensaries
Tuscany CUP
Specialist visit bookings
Ministry of Health
General health information
Section 02 - Safety
Law enforcement on the island
Carabinieri Company
Portoferraio main station
Local stations in all towns: Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Rio, Campo nell'Elba. For emergencies always 112.
Police Station
State Police - Portoferraio
Municipal Police
Offices in the 7 towns
Each town has its own Municipal Police for traffic, parking, commerce. Numbers on town websites.
Financial Police
Economic/financial crime
Section 03 - Sea and navigation
Port Authority and sea safety
Port Authority
Portoferraio circondariale office
Sea rescue
Coast Guard
VHF channel 16
VHF channel 16 is the international calling and distress channel, monitored 24h by Port Authorities.
Meteomar
Sea weather bulletin
Portoferraio Marina
Berths and moorings
Marina di Portoferraio, Porto Azzurro, Marciana Marina, Rio Marina, Marina di Campo: each port has dedicated offices.
Section 04 - Administration
The 7 island towns
Portoferraio
Main town, north side
Capoliveri
South-east side
Porto Azzurro
East side
Rio
Rio Marina + Rio nell'Elba (merged)
Marciana
West side - Monte Capanne
Marciana Marina
North-west side
Campo nell'Elba
South side - Marina di Campo
For PEC, opening hours and forms check the official site. Listed switchboards are historically stable. For PEC, opening hours of registry/tax offices and forms, go to the institutional council site.
Section 05 - How to reach and move
Ferries and connections
Moby Lines / Toremar
Piombino - Portoferraio (Moby group)
Blu Navy
Piombino - Portoferraio
Marina di Campo Airport
Seasonal flights from Pisa, Milan
CTT Nord buses
Public lines on the island
Radio taxi / chauffeur service (NCC)
For each main town
Taxi companies operate in Portoferraio, Capoliveri, Porto Azzurro, Marciana Marina. Ask your hotel for the local number.
Section 06 - Home and utilities
Essential public services
ASA Acquedotto
Water utility - fault reports
E-Distribuzione (Enel)
Electricity emergency
Gas - emergency
Leaks and methane shutoffs
For gas leaks call 115 (Fire Brigade) immediately. For shutoffs/maintenance use the distributor number on your bill.
Waste collection - SEA Ambiente
Pickups, bulky items, eco islands
Italian Post
Offices in the 7 towns
Section 07 - Banking
Banks and ATMs
On the island there are branches of several credit institutions and many ATMs distributed across main towns. Most tourist businesses accept payment cards.
BNL - BNP Paribas
Branch in Portoferraio
Unicredit
Branches in Portoferraio, Capoliveri, Marina di Campo
Intesa Sanpaolo
Branch in Portoferraio
BancoPosta
In all island post offices
ATMs available all year round. Main bank ATMs are active 24h/24 also off season. Addresses and ATM map updated on each bank's website.
Section 08 - Tourist info
Tourism and National Park
Portoferraio Tourist Info
Official Tourist Office (IAT)
Calata Italia 43, Portoferraio
Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Portoferraio headquarters
Visit Elba
Official Elba tourism portal
Pro Loco
Local tourist associations
Pro Loco active in main towns. For specific contacts visit the town website.
Section 09 - Daily life
Daily life
Veterinarians
Clinics on the island
Private vets in Portoferraio, Capoliveri, Marina di Campo. Emergency vet service through USL Toscana Nord-Ovest.
Anti-violence women centre
Support line - 1522
Number 1522 is free, 24h active, also for advice and exit paths. Site 1522.eu lists local offices.
Mass times
Parishes in the 7 towns
Weekday and holiday times in island parishes. Main churches have updated boards; in summer seasonal Masses in some hamlets.
Portoferraio Cruises
Seasonal arrivals calendar
In summer Portoferraio port welcomes cruise ships. Arrivals calendar published by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port System Authority.
Section 10 - Livorno offices
Administrative services - Province of Livorno
ACI / PRA Livorno
Road assistance and car paperwork
Vehicle Inspection Office
Licenses, inspections, registration - Livorno
Revenue Agency
Portoferraio office + Livorno HQ
INPS
Social security - Livorno HQ
Section 11 - Numbers to remember
National emergencies
112
European Emergency Number
113
State Police
115
Fire Brigade
118
Medical emergency
1530
Sea rescue
117
Financial Police
1515
Forest fires
1522
Anti-violence women
114
Child emergency
803.116
ACI Roadside assistance
112 works everywhere on the island. The European Single Number (NUE) 112 forwards your call to the appropriate service (Carabinieri, Police, Fire Brigade, Medical emergency). Works even without credit, from any mobile phone.
Section 12 - FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the single emergency number on Elba Island?
112, the European Single Number. It works everywhere on the island, even without credit, and routes the call to the right service (Carabinieri, Police, Fire Brigade, 118 Medical emergency).
How to call Portoferraio hospital?
Switchboard 0565 926111. The Civil Hospital is in San Rocco area in Portoferraio, part of USL Toscana Nord-Ovest. For emergencies call 118.
What to do in case of sea emergency?
Call 1530 (Coast Guard). If on a boat use VHF channel 16, monitored 24/7 by Port Authorities. Portoferraio Port Authority also answers at 0565 914207.
How many towns are on Elba Island?
Seven: Portoferraio (main town), Capoliveri, Porto Azzurro, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Campo nell'Elba, Rio (born in 2018 from the merger of Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba).
How to book a ferry to Elba?
Three companies connect Piombino to Portoferraio: Moby Lines/Toremar (199 30 30 40) and Blu Navy (0565 269710). All have online ticketing.
Where to find an on-duty pharmacy on Elba?
On Federfarma site (federfarma.it > Farmacie di turno) entering the town in Livorno province. The service is updated for night, holidays, August and special periods.
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