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More to see in Elba Island

Elba has a lot to offer to those, who like active and even extreme leisure. During one day here you can relax on a beach, dive to learn about the mystery underwater life, and go for a short-term cruise to a neighboring island. Pianosa is perfect for that. By the order of Napoleon, the island was inhabited, later used as a prison and now it is almost deserted, though there is a small settlement with the most beautiful houses. If you have an opportunity, visit the reserved island Montecristo, which was inhabited in the times of the Phoenicians. A unique peculiarity of Elba is a big amount of small secure beaches, where you can get only by sea. Thanks to this, you can have catamaran or boat trips around the shore every day, discovering new places. Just remember, such beaches are usually popular among nudists. On any “civilized” beach you can easily rent a water-ski or a jet ski. The admirers of kite-surfing just love those island winds. Those, who like to go fishing, can do that at the shore or rent a boat and go to the open sea. Elba is quite popular among divers. There are different reasons for that – good visibility, comfortable water temperature during warm seasons, and the diversity of underwater world inhabitants. By the way, if you have never been diving before, never mind. You can get a training and a license on the island. And there are definitely places to dive here. Underwater grottos and caves allow you to meet all the inhabitants of the Mediterranean … Read further

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Shopping, streets and outlets

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 … Open

Best beaches

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 … Open

Elba Island for children - what to visit

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 … Open

Travel guide to Elba Island

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 … Open

Traditions and mentality of Elba Island

It is common here to admire women despite their age and appearance. And they do it honestly. Remember that for people in Elba politeness is very important, so don’t hesitate to apologize first, even if it wasn’t your fault. A simple apology and an accidental encounter turns into the exchange of compliments. An interesting pattern is that even though alcohol in Italy is consumed everywhere and almost … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

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 … Open

Top sigths of Italy

Grand Canal has become the signature landmark of Venice. All most beautiful palaces and castles are located along the canal. Palazzo Ducale is often called the most beautiful castle in Venice. This is a wonderful historic building, which halls have retained their original look of past centuries. … Open

Photogallery of Elba Island, Italy