The cuisine of the island differs from the traditional Italian, mostly due to the strong influence of Middle East. For example, one of the traditional dishes of Elba is imbollita, a tortilla, backed from figs, which grow a lot here. You should also try cermito, sweet bread, which people used to share with each other after an engagement on Easter Day. Sportella bread with anis is also interesting. Those bakery …
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People in Elba like to party and they know how to. On May 5th they celebrate the Day of Napoleon Bonaparte, who had lived on the island for several years. After the festive service, the costume procession goes from The Church of Mercy to the Villa Mulini. On July 14th in Capoliveri commune, they celebrate Maria’s love for Lorenzo. According to the legend, five centuries ago a girl called Maria jumped into …
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There are more than 70 beaches in total on the island of Elba, so everyone will easily find a beach to fit their taste. Barabarka Beach is often recognized as the most beautiful and romantic beach of the island. It is famous not only for its amazing beauty and also for the high ecological index. Water is crystal clear in this part of the island, so Barabarka Beach is suitable for fans of snorkeling. Romantic couples …
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Vacation in Elba is now mostly popular among families with children. There may not be any specialized children leisure centers or aqua parks – with this beautiful nature, clean beaches, and a lot of different activities you can be sure your child won’t get bored. By the way, if you want to swim a lot, you should plan your trip for the period from middle April till the end of November. During the rest of the …
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You can buy shoes and cloth of all leading European brands at affordable prices in Elba. You should go to the nearest shopping mall, and for a proper shopping go to the capital of the island – Portoferraio city. However, if you want you can go to the factory of the famous brand Locman to buy quality Italian watch at a price lower than anywhere else in the world. Of course, if you plan to visit as many manufactures …
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There are lots of charming bays and gulfs for leisure on Elba; the island has very different beaches. Paolina mixed sand and pebble-stone beach is widely regarded as one of the most scenic on the island. It was named after the island nearby. This part of coast features excellent equipment. The equipped part of the beach is fee-based, but thrifty travelers can find lots of space at its public part. Wide-branching …
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Moving around in Italy - transportation
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Italy is one of the most economically developed countries in the world. Accordingly, the transport infrastructure in the country is at a very high level. Due to the fact that most of the territory of Italy is surrounded by sea, transportation by water is well developed. It is worth noting that historically, Italian channels were the most powerful among all maritime powers. Today, the influence of this type of transportation and turnover has a huge impact on the country’s economy. Regular ferry connections link not only the coastal territories of Italy, but also the country with neighboring autonomous territories, including the Canary Islands.
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Economy roadmap of Italy
Main imports of Italy are food products, various consumer goods, precise measuring instruments, and specialized equipment. The main trading partners are Germany, France, Italy, and China. According to data for the past year, unemployment in the country is more than 15% and this figure is constantly increasing. The average salary is 16,895 euros per month. More than 70% of GDP is income from the service sector, about 14% comes from the industry sector, and about 10% from construction. Italy’s GDP per capita according to the International Monetary Fund for 2016 was $20,217. This allowed the republic to rank the 28th place in the world. Inflation in Italy is less than 1.4%. During the crisis, GDP fell by 9%. However, according to the projections of international economic companies, the situation of the country is stabilizing. The external debt is 43 million dollars.
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