Elba holidays Self catering holidays on the beautiful island of Elba
Overview
Holidays on Elba - a small island in the Tyrrhenian Sea’s Tuscan Archipelago National Park and is a popular tourist destination throughout the year but especially during the hot summer months. Famous for its glorious beaches and as Napoleon’s place of exile in 1814–15, Elba is also known for mining minerals which still happens today.
Portoferraio is the capital of Elba and the main ferry gateway to the mainland. The Medici Harbour is impressive are the remains of the Forte Falcone and Forte Stella, the fortification that protected the city.
You don't necessarily need a car to get around Elba. The public transport is excellent and there are many car and bike rentals agencies.
| At a glance... | |
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| Hiistorical sites | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Sailing | ✔ |
| Hiking trails | ✔ |
| Pony trekking | ✔ |
| Regional airport | Marina di Campo Airport |
| Ferry terminals | ✔ |
Featured villas on Elba
There are many holiday resorts that hug the shores of Elba and the self-catering holiday rentals range from luxury beach villas with private swimming pools to family-friendly apartments. Renting a self-catering holiday villa is a very popuar choice with families as it provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want.
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Featured resorts
Offering a warm and very friendly stay, the towns and villages around Elba provide nothing less than the highest quality in service and fantastic accommodation for you to enjoy. From quaint fishing villages and glamourous cosmopolitan resorts to the hill top retreats, Elba provides an intriguing mix of holiday resorts.
Things to see & do on Elba
Elba is packed with things to see and do from snorkelling off the beautiful beaches to exploring ancient hilltop villages, there’s something for everyone on this idyllic Mediterranean island.
| Some suggestions.... | |
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| Palazzina dei Mulini with its panoramic cliff-top gardens | ✔ |
| Spend a day on the stunning Capo Bianco beach | ✔ |
| Hiking and under ground mines on Monte Calamita | ✔ |
| Snorkelling and relaxing on Lacona Beach | ✔ |
| The Grape Festival, held in October | ✔ |
| Love Festival held on July 14th at Innamorata Beach | ✔ |
| Visit the historical Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie | ✔ |
| The fascinating Museo del Mare to learn of Napoleon Bonaparte ties with Elba | ✔ |
Our view on Elba holidays
Elba is a wonderful island and perfect for relaxing holidays. An ideal destination for family holidays with beaches, historic towns and lots of things to see and do.
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