
Elba
is the third largest Italian island and the largest in the Tuscan Archipelago.
The
island , Situated at 10 kilometres from the mainland, can be accessed by ferry
or hydrofoil in circa one hour of navigation.
The island has a population of circa 35,000
divided into eight different towns,12,000 alone residing at Portoferraio.
Besides
the fact that its perimeter measures only 147 kilometres, Elba is capable of
offering a mild climate and a multitude of diverse landscapes and scenery:
romantic fishing villages, small towns on rocky hill-tops,ancient castles, green
valleys and enchanting bays combined with sandy beaches.
Only
minutes away from the steep cliffs that plunge into the crystal clear sea,the
granite mountain, Monte Capanne rises to 1019 metres of altitude.The ever
present evidence of history and culture, combined with an extraordinary wealth
of natural beauty, make this magical island unique.
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