Our travel suggestions

Ten ways to live the island

Planning your holiday on Elba? This section offers the best routes and travel ideas based on your interests, available time and season. The itineraries include cultural stops, nature trails, scenic spots and culinary experiences.

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Whether you’re staying for a weekend or a full week, discover personalized suggestions for families, couples, hikers and slow travelers.

A practical guide to enjoy the island through villages, beaches, trails and hidden gems full of charm.

01
Food and wine route

Elba at the table

From the Aleatico wineries to the cooking of sea and land

Recommended duration 3-5 days
Best season April-October
Ideal for Couples, food lovers
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02
Shopping route

Made in Elba

Perfumes, watches, crafts and minerals born on the island

Recommended duration 2-3 days
Best season All year round
Ideal for Couples, gifts
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03
Imperial history route

Napoleon's Elba

The Emperor's three hundred days in golden exile

Recommended duration 1-2 days
Best season All year round
Ideal for History, families
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04
Mining route

The iron Elba

Three thousand years of mines, from the Romans to 1981

Recommended duration 1-2 days
Best season March-November
Ideal for History, families, geology
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05
Hiking and nature route

Elba on foot

375 km of Park trails, from the sea to Monte Capanne

Recommended duration 3-7 days
Best season March-June, September-November
Ideal for Hikers, nature
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06
"Secret" coastal route

The hidden beaches

Coves you can only reach by trail or boat

Recommended duration 2-4 days
Best season June-September
Ideal for Snorkelling, couples
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Other themed itineraries

Designed for specific needs: seeing every municipality in one trip, travelling with children, dreaming of Pianosa or a romantic weekend. Same editorial quality, in a shorter format.

Villages itinerary

The seven villages

Portoferraio: the 16th-century capital of Cosimo I
Capoliveri: medieval hilltop village, nightlife
Marciana: the highest village, beneath Monte Capanne
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Itinerary with children

Elba for families

Elbabrick: LEGO® exhibition and play areas for all ages
Safe, shallow beaches (Lacona, Marina di Campo)
Monte Capanne cable car and short hikes from age 6
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National Park route

Pianosa & the smaller islands

Pianosa: access only with an authorised Park guide
Ferry from Marina di Campo (April-October season)
E-bikes available on the island
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Itinerary for couples

Romantic Elba

Sunset from Capo Sant'Andrea
Wineries at sunset in Capoliveri
Couples' spas in the northern hotels
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