ISOLA D’ELBA
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Elba is the third largest Italian island and the
largest in the Tuscan Archipelago. The island, Situated about 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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