Elba Island

Elba Island

Located in the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Livorno, the island of Elba is the third largest Italian island. It is located just 10 kilometers off the Tuscan coast.
The island of Elba, with its fine sand beaches, towering sea cliffs and rich sea bottoms, is part of the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago, the largest marine park in Europe.
Elba offers the opportunity to admire ancient mines, visit medieval villages, taste a rich and genuine cuisine or just relax and enjoy the profuse natural environment.
Elba hosted Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile in 1814. As an emperor, Napoleon used his time as an exile to undertake important economic and cultural initiatives for the island.

Sites

	ElbaTuttaNatura - www.elbatuttanatura.com - Site dedicated to promoting natural ways of enjoying Elba, including trekking, biking and horseback riding itineraries. Lots of general information on the island, photographs, things to see and maps.
	Moby Lines - www.mobylines.it - Provides ferry service from Livorno and Piombino to the islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Elba. The site contains useful information for planning a trip, with information on routes, rates and its ships. Most importantly, one can book tickets directly online to save time while boarding the ship.
	Toremar - www.toremar.it - Company providing ferry service between Tuscan ports and Elba and the other islands of the Tuscan archipelago. Rates and time schedules, services and port information. Unfortunately, the site does not have English version but most information can be easily understood. [Internet Explorer required]
	Elba Island Tourism Board - www.aptelba.it - Official site for the tourism board for the Tuscan Archipelago presents information for visiting the island of Elba. In addition to news on the beaches on the island, the site contains historical notes and details on the cultural patrimony of the island. The site also contains a directory of accommodation and recreational activities, with some information on the other main island of the archipelago, the Island of Capraia.
	Elba Island Airport - www.elbaisland-airport.it - Official site for the Island of Elba's small airport, at Marino di Campo. The site contains information on airlines flying into the airport, with time schedules and useful information for arriving and moving on the island.