SpasTuscan Archipelago.
The territory presently includes the Elba and Capraia Islands. The main attraction is the sea. The Elba Island has a surface of 223,5 sq. km and 147 km of very irregular coast with protruding points and deep coves. The strands are of various nature: sand, cliff, shingles, etc. The temperature is mild with an annual average of 15,7° with peaks of 24,3° and minimums of 9,7°. The Elba has abundant Mediterranean vegetation and wonderful landscapes, even mountain ones, referred to the impressive Monte Capanne chain (m. 1019 above sea level). The richness of various and valued ores that can be admired in the mineralogical museum of Rio Marina and in that one of Rio nell'Elba made the island famous from very ancient times. It was ruled by the Ligurian people, then the Greeks and the Etruscans. For centuries it remained under the Roman rule. In the Middle Age it was ruled by the people of Pisa and after many other rules, the Medici came: in 1548 Cosimo I founded Portoferraio, which by that time was called Cosmopoli. Also English, French and Spanish populations occupied the island. From May 3, 1814 to February 23, 1815 it was independent dominion and residence of Napoleon Bonaparte. The succession of these different civilizations left traces and sometimes very important monuments in different places of the island, that therefore boasts of a cultural heritage that enriches the global tourist offer with various and original subjects. Mooring possibilities for pleasure boats are not only in Portoferraio, but also in Campo nell'Elba, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro and Rio Marina. Numerous chances for sail sports and underwater fishing. The various centers of the island are connected through bus services. In Marina di Campo there is a small airport for international tourist traffic for aircrafts up to 6 tons that can take off within 1185 meters of strip. The Capraia Island is the third biggest island of the Tuscan Archipelago with a surface of 19 sq. km. It's the only one with volcanic origin. It is mountainous with a ridge of 300/400 m that creates two different slopes; one is steep, rich in caves and gorges; the other one degrades slower forming some valleys where small water courses flow: they are called "vadi". At 321 m of the ridge center there is the small volcanic lake Lo Stagnone. The inhabited part of the island is limited by the port bay and the overhanging promontory. The island attraction mainly refers to the natural heritage of exceptional beauty. The surrounding depths are very rich in fish- fauna and flora.

San Giovanni dell'Isola d'Elba.