The best beach on the island I've been to. The water is crystal clear and the fish swim around you really close. It is a pebble beach so I recommend swimming shoes. In the summer months, if you arrive early, you can park on the side of the road, otherwise there is a private car park which costs 12 € for the whole day. Before arriving at the beach there is a small restaurant with a fantastic view.

Beautiful beach!!! There is a parking lot (10 euro for a whole day) where you can leave your car. Then, you walk down a narrow road and arrive at beach La Sorgente. If you proceed down the path, you arrive at beach Sansone, which is only a few meters away from La Sorgente. There is a bar too in-between the two beaches. The beaches are made of pebbles and have clear blue water. One small issue: it is usually packed. My advice is to come early and get a nice spot :) however, we arrived late, around ten o'clock, but managed to find a free spot. Also, on the furthest part of Sansone beach, around 2 pm there will be no sun on the beach, cause the rock shadows it, which is however pretty enjoyable anyway. You can dive and have a relaxing day in one of the most stunning beaches of Elba island!

Beautiful and quiet! An immersion in the sound of the sea. A short down path to reach this beautiful spot is worthwhile the experience. There is a small restaurant nearby but no kiosk so bring your own water and snacks if you wish not to walk anymore

Amazing beach, rocky instead of sand, but the water is incredible. Good spot for swimming and enjoying the day. There’s a small restaurant to buy snacks and drinks with and amazing view from the top. The parking situation is a nightmare. Make sure you arrive early as it gets crowded. Parking is done in the small mountain road and then you have to do a short hike downwards to the beach. This place is not accesible for wheelchair. Umbrellas and beach beds are available for rent however in small qty due to the limited space.

Simply amazing like most sites on the island, one of my favourite days at the beach. easy enough to reach by car, spectacular views from sea or cliffs. Must try. Enjoy.

One of the nicest beaches I have ever been too. I would go back and I would recommend it to anyone. It was very crowded going in mid august and a bit difficult to find but just follow the people. Or look up online but google maples doesn’t send you there correctly. Some of the clearest water I have ever seen

This beach is absolutely gorgeous. Here is what paradise looks like:

"Virgin place"...It's hard to arrive without car and also for parking it's a problem..but the place it's very very nice and relaxing...the beach it's small and with stones it's better if you come whit your umbrella and water shoes.the picture said all...

Very nice beach located around 15 minutes from the car parking by foot.

90% of the beach is taken by private sunbeds. Super crowded

A destination for a romantic sunset view or a quiet getaway to chill and watch the sunset, along with a brilliant beach bar 🍸🍹

Maybe it's because it's August, but too crowded, high prices, and the sea wasn't as good as the pics

Nice sandy beach with good terrace/ restaurant and beautiful view. Beach is excellent for children, you can walk in to the see for like 50 meters.

Cristal clear water, beautiful landscape, marvelous light sand. The beach is well managed and easily accessible by bus or car. There are plenty of sports options, bar and restaurants for a nice lunch or a refreshing cocktail with a view. Moreover, if you are that type of person that doesn't like to spend too much time sunbathing, you can take a nice and panoramic walk on the nearby pathway and easily reach other beaches.

It is an excellent beach to spend holidays. Though too many people gather specially during July and August, you can still have your space as it covers huge area. The sea is excellent. Views are great. Perfect place for a change.

Wonderful clear blue water. No service. rent recliner 7€, umbrella 5€. Nice part of beach with service for hotel residents.

Wonderful beach, really well equipped, white sand, and you can walk quite far in the sea since it is becoming deep quite far from the beach.

Rocky Beach. It's nice and suggestive but difficult to arrive and can get very packed of people. There is a little bar and public toilet on top of the mountain. There is the possibility to rent the umbrella but it's better to do it in advanced.

Highly recommended this hidden gem. A bit away from the main beaches but a wonderful day swimming and snorkelling. It’s a stone beach so pack sandals and be sure to bring cash for parking, approx 6-10euros for the day. Well worth it!

Stunning beach but quite small and very crowded. If you walk west at the end of the beach and you will cross the cliff you can find another part of the beach which is almost empty

Usually I would avoid stony beaches, but with Capo Bianco I felt in love. Great beach, parking available nearby and awesome for snorkeling.

Beautiful beach with rock cliffs and some small caves. Great for snorkeling. Parking next to the beach, all day cost 12€, but you have to be early cause in the summer very busy.

Must be the best beach in Elba for swimming

A must if you go to portoferraio! Always Crowded but not as much as other beaches nearby. Clear water, some shadow, comfy rocks and a great bar uphill.

Such a nice beach! Transparent crystal water, not too overcrowded even on weekends, ideal for snorkeling, and the surrounding views are gorgeous. Make sure to have rubber shoes, as it's a rocky beach. I put 4 stars, because amenities are at a several minutes walking distance, and it's trickier with having umbrellas. Might not also be ideal for small children. All in all, the beach was beautiful.

I visited the beach. The worst beach I've ever been to. There was no place to put the towel. Most of the beach is occupied by a hotel and you are not allowed to lie down. They kick you out if you are not a hotel customer. Shame on the mayor.😡😡😡

Fantastic best Beach ever water clear as glass. Nice pebbles on beach.Water warm and great for snorkeling.Must see!!

Nice beach with white stones so be prepared to wear some good footwear. Too many people in the month of July and if you want to have a good spot, be there before 8am! When it's crowded, many groups would want to stay closer to you so be sure to spread your towels and claim your space! Shadows start to occupy the place at around 3pm.

The most beautiful &clear water and so many fish that you can even see with the naked eye ❤️❤️😍 Lovely for snorkelling 🤿 Pebbely beach 🏖- free and public

Beautiful beach and water. Pebble beach, east to reach within 5 mins from Harbour. Rent of umbrella and bed available.

Nice beach, no sand but stones. Close to the centre of Portoferraio. White stones. Beautiful view, good conditions. Love it.

Very nice place until the barman threw food out for the pigeons and then ran amongst them kicking them and leaving the injured birds to suffer. They are a nuisance but this is cruelty to animals.

Update - It was open and certainly well worth seeing. Originally a small country estate used as a summer house by the defeated French Emperor, it was turned into an homage to Napoleon by a superfan, namely the Russian aristocrat, Demidoff. Expanded and decorated in this respect it is quite the tribute. The re-enactors or costume interpretation actors, however you wish them to be described, added some period drama to the scene. Even modern toilets. As a must see destination for coach parties, time your entry accordingly. Unfortunately, closed. My error. Rating based soley in looking through the gate.

Nice, the trip to it is nice. What I didn't liked is the fact that the closing hour, Sunday 31'st October, is 13:00, which is pretty early, considering that most people travel in weekend. Due to this I didn't had the opportunity to see it inside. The villa certainly looks good, but would need a bit more maintenance, at least in the outside.

An original Napoleon's place. There are no particular objects or paints. The house is designed with the taste of 1800, and it is an example of how paris houses were. You can pay with cash only. Open only in the morning..

It’s a crime against history, to maintain a such place in such conditions. Gardens are not maintained, all metal pieces are rusty. Windows, doors should be repainted. There almost no information inside. This museum should be the place to be, especially this year, as Napoleon died 200 years ago.

A nice villa - a part of history. Unfortunately the gardens are closed. It’s a small visit but worth the price. Three stars mostly because it could have better maintenance. One note: Cash only.

Second stop of Napoleon's Elba, alas, just like the Mills in Portoferraio, not much of an experience. The funny thing is that the most impressive part of the Villa was actually built by a Russian guy who was very fond of Napoleon, many years after his death, and the museum never mentioned him. A whole part was also closed due to renovations. Nice view of the port though.

It's a small museum but very nice

Beautiful place. Other than St Helena I've now visited all of Napoleons locations....... A must go to place .......

An interesting place to visit if you are interested in Napoleon, and if you’re not, it’s in a reasonably nice location. It is rather unloved though and gardens are overgrown, information is scares and the experience could be better. Rather than learning much about Napoleon, you get to look at a pleasant old house in nice countryside.

One of nicest beaches ever. Can get very crowded.

Het strand is mooi, schoon en biedt een fraai uitzicht op Portoferraio. De sfeer is af en toe minder vanwege aanwezigheid "hangjeugd" uit de stad. Openlijk drugsgebruik en handel daarin. Dat is niet wat je zoekt op een paradijselijk strand. Ga liever naar het naastgelegen Spiaggia Capo Bianco. (Translated by Google) The beach is beautiful, clean and offers a beautiful view of Portoferraio. The atmosphere is occasionally less so due to the presence of "hanging youth" from the city. Open drug use and dealing in it. That's not what you're looking for on a paradise beach. Better go to the adjacent Spiaggia Capo Bianco.

Best food we have had in the island absolutely amazing

Beautiful beach on walking distance from the town of Portoferraio

Beautiful white pebble beach.

This is heaven on earth!

Beautiful place!

Very nice cozy Beach. Went there on our 1day Trip to Elba. You can walk there from the habour.

Should be visited, but mostly because it’s the city main attraction. Honestly a little bit disappointing, the majority of the furniture is not Napoleon’s, but merely from that era. The rooms are mostly empty and not very documented for visitors. On the other part, the garden is nice and the view is very beautiful. Also the staff is very professional and helpful for any questions. It’s also very prepared for Napoleon related questions.

I like very much this Museum. 5 euro Is the cost of the ticket for adults people 3 euro for under 12 or over 70. The house of Napoleon during his staying in Elba island. The house is very beautiful with many fornitures paintings etc and the view from the park is awesome. It worths it! Un museo che vale la pena di visitare. Vista mozzafiato! Consiglio

Villa look very good from outside, but their gardens and also interior looks terrible. I don’t recommend to use toilet here, there is no toilet paper and also there are so messy.

For how exciting and interesting the life of this man was, visiting this museum was a bit dull honestly. I get this was his exile, but I shouldn't feel exiled myself. the garden is in a bad state, please take better care of it! The information in each rooms just about describe what's in front of you in a very dry and uninteresting way. There is no human interest or engaging edge, which is absurd because the story of how he got here, what he did here and, especially how he escaped (not to mention what he did before and after Elba, I mean, it's Napoleon), literally everything about this little French man is potentially so thrilling and engaging it's a shame to see how little of it is at fruition here. Which is sad, because some members of the staff are actually very informed about the Emperor's story once you ask them about it. I never been to St. Helen, but I feel that the Brits tell a more interesting story of this man than the Elbanian did. The only positive note is that my dad was attacked by a seagull which was pretty good hilarious (he was unharmed).

Nice look into the home where Napoleon stayed during his brief period on Elba. The house itself is not that interesting although there are some nice furniture and paintings of him. There is also a little garden next to it. Nevertheless, during a visit of Elba the Mill house is a must see.

It’s 5/adult and shows exhibits (some Napoleon, more from his sister) on two floors including furniture / beds, paintings, a dress. Outside you can visit the garden & enjoy another great view over the sea. The price could be a bit cheaper for what’s displayed, but we definitely enjoyed the visit.

Nice place to visit, however, it is quite small. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

The house is not completely original. There are some objects that belong to Napoleon but others are just reproduction. The sight is very beautiful.. The ticket costs 6 euro and it's not open all day... you can pay only with cash!! I suggest seeing the mills house and then the fortezza medicea.

Not a great deal of napoleon character left there.. But worth a visit beautiful garden n tranquility

Really nice sandy+Rocky beach. Quite a walk down but well worth it. In September it tends to get the sun in the afternoon. Great for snorkelling! There is paid parking directly opposite or free parking opposite the nearby park/dog walking park

Very small beach.it's recommended to bee there early ,the sun doesn't cover the hole beach. Lounge chair,umbrella and showerfor rent,water shoes to buy

Beautiful little beach. We planned to go elsewhere but other beach was full so we chose this one. Parking cross the road. Then few stairs down steep hill. Rocks are hard so either be ready or wear shoes. Theres bar and sunbeds for hire. Water crystal clear.

Small beach, extremely uncomfortable; laying down or even walking is painful. You can pay a seat and an umbrella but I’ll cost you 35e… you need to bring shoes and a mask otherwise you can’t go in the water. While swimming you better be careful, you can easily hit a rock. Of course the view is beyond words but you can have it on any other beach nearby.

Beautiful but you need nerves of steel and good stamina to climb down and up to this beach.

It's a pretty small beach just under a cliff so part of the day you will have shadow near the cliff. Put something on your feet also for when you go in the water since the stones hurt your feet. There's a small cafe, and a changing room if you pay but the nearest toilet is on the parking lot 500m away, up a steep cliff. The stairs where not very good.

Sottoboma beach on Elba Island. Lovely day!

Neem waterschoenen mee voor het strand, is namelijk een steen,kiezel strand. Mooi om te snorkelen, op de klif een aardig restaurant met snackbar. (Translated by Google) Bring water shoes for the beach, as it is a stone and pebble beach. Nice for snorkeling, a nice restaurant with snack bar on the cliff.

Toute petite plage très vite bondée. Vraiment belle vue et relativement calme comparée à la plage de Sansone. Possibilité de louer des parasols. (Translated by Google) Very small beach, very quickly crowded. Really nice view and relatively quiet compared to Sansone beach. Possibility to rent parasols.

Prachtig strand waar je prachtig kunt snorkelen. Was erg rustig. Het is een klim naar beneden; wij hebben er een kinderwagen heen gekregen maar dit zou ik niet aanraden. En waterschoenen zijn wel fijn. (Translated by Google) Beautiful beach where you can snorkel beautifully. Was very quiet. It's a climb down; We got a stroller there, but I wouldn't recommend this. And water shoes are nice.

one of the most attractive beaches on Elba!

Better than Sansome because it doesn't have beds and umbrellas to rent. However it does get pretty busy because it's the first beach you reach from the road.

I am a lucky girl, I saw rainbow above the sea. Hahaha

(Translated by Google) Great beautiful beach, although very crowded, even in non-tourist periods. Arrive very early. The water is full of pebbles so bringing suitable shoes with you is absolutely worth it as it is crystal clear. Leave the car along the Enfola provincial road and reach the beach along the route which is really well signposted. No beach service but the view is crazy. (Original) Gran bella spiaggia, anche se veramente molto affollata, anche in periodi non turistici. Arrivare molto presto. L’acqua è piena di ciottoli quindi portarsi con sé delle scarpe adatte, merita assolutamente per quanto è cristallina. Lasciare la macchina lungo la strada provinciale enfola e raggiungere la spiaggia lungo il percorso che è veramente ben segnalato. Nessun servizio in spiaggia ma il panorama è pazzesco.

We have been there with our two kids. It was highly interesting to see this big castle and to climb up all the way to the highest point, opening a 360 degree view on the sea, the old harbour and the historic city. Took some time to get uo, approx. 60min with stopping at several points to enjoy the different sceneries. Entry for adults is 12 euro in main season and 7 euro in early/main season. Playground for kids on one if the first floors. Small pricy bar on the roof top. Nothing for wheelchairs.

Cards not accepted!! Is it 2021!?!?! Staff are really pleasant and helpful, apparently it is the management that insists on not installing it. Do they need to hide how many visitors they actually have?

45 minutes to walk through the fort. 14 euros each. A lot of nice views. The best thing to do here. Easy to get lost in the maze. A museum also with the local history. Walk might be strenuous for some.

Fort geeft mooi uitzicht over de baai en stad. Verder een beperkt museum en een klein cafe. Het is aardig veel klimmen maar er zijn bankjes en speelplekken. Onderhoud is echter matig. (Translated by Google) Fort gives a nice view over the bay and city. Furthermore, a limited museum and a small cafe. It is quite a lot of climbing but there are benches and play areas. However, maintenance is mediocre.

Spectacular location but not much to see i side

Amazing place to visit with a beautiful view. Nice cafe up top, for drinks mostly

Worth the visit. Views are amazing, bar at the top with drinks and snacks and the walk down through the fort. We made it with baby stroller. No problem.

Absolutely stunning! The entrance isn’t cheap, but it’s a great castle with the most beautiful garden and views of the bay, the old town, the beach. I recommend going and spending at least 1 and a half hour, totally worth it!

Closed with no explanation, with the only panel indicating the opening hours!!!!

Sign said "Open till 12:30, last admittance at 12:00". I showed up at 11:45am. As I arrived I heard the person behind the counter talking to the last group in English as they departed. He muttered at me repeatedly in Italian (pretending to speak no English) while pushing me out the door. Rude and lazy. I had purchased the pass for all of the museums, don't bother with these guys, they're on lazy island time.

(Translated by Google) Museum structured on two floors.. Inside there are various objects recovered from the Elban seas... More than anything else, amphorae and various pottery.. Price €5 Much better to visit the outside part.. (Original) Museo strutturato su due piani.. All'interno ci sono diversi oggetti recuperati nei mari elbani... Più che altro anfore è vasellame vario.. Prezzo 5€ Molto meglio da visitare la parte esterna..

(Translated by Google) The exhibition is interesting but the environment is not well cared for, showcases with dirty plates badly lit, the reference numbers and description of the pieces are partly missing. To say the least unworthy toilets, out of four three closed and one open with a broken toilet without dirty hand soap and with a "gift" in the toilet, the staff on the merits say they cannot intervene. Better to keep closed. (Original) L'esposizione ė interessante ma l'ambiente non ė curato, teche con lastre sporche male illuminate, mancano in parte i nr di riferimento e descrizione dei pezzi. Servizi igienici a dir poco indegni, su quattro tre chiusi e quello aperto con sciacquone rotto senza sapone per le mani sporco e con "regalino" nel wc, il personale nel merito afferma di non poter intervenire. Meglio tenere chiuso.

(Translated by Google) The location of the archaeological museum would be splendid if the structure in which it is located was maintained a little better and was valorised in the appropriate way: on the outside the appearance of the remains of the Roman villa is desolate as is that of the surrounding courtyards (spaces abandoned to themselves which could host exhibitions, panels or, more simply, spaces to sit in relaxation upon exiting the internal spaces) while the actual museum is made up of two rooms with an exhibition of old-fashioned glass cabinets containing the finds from from terrestrial and underwater excavations (5 euros per ticket). I must say that I found the museum a little disappointing: there wasn't even a bookshop, only a few banal brochures were on display. Finally, the worst aspect concerned the time: on July 30th, on a Saturday (often the day of arrivals and departures) the museum closed its doors at 1pm (actually at 12.30pm for the last tickets) , to reopen them only at 5pm... It is crazy, in my opinion, that a continuous timetable has not been set up to give those leaving in the afternoon the opportunity, for example, to visit the structure (the same goes for the other places of cultural interest in Portoferraio). Dear municipality of Portoferraio and dear Elbans, you don't live on yachts, sailing boats, boutiques and fish restaurants alone: ​​invest a little more in your cultural resources, if you want to improve and if you care about your beautiful island. (Original) La collocazione del museo archeologico sarebbe splendida se la struttura in cui si trova fosse mantenuta un po' meglio e fosse valorizzata nel modo adeguato: all'esterno l'aspetto dei resti della villa romana è desolante così come quello dei cortili circostanti (spazi abbandonati a se' stessi che potrebbero ospitare mostre, pannelli o, più semplicemente, spazi per sedere in relax all'uscita dagli spazi interni) mentre il museo vero e proprio è costituito da due sale con un'esposizione di vetrinette di vecchia concezione contenenti i reperti provenienti da scavi terrestri e sottomarini (5 euro il biglietto). Devo dire di aver trovato il museo un po' deludente: non era presente neppure il bookshop, erano esposti solo alcuni banali depliant. L'aspetto peggiore, infine, ha riguardato l'orario: il 30 luglio, di sabato (spesso giorno di arrivi e di partenze) il museo ha chiuso i battenti alle 13:00 (in realtà alle 12:30 per gli ultimi biglietti), per riaprirli solo alle 17:00... È pazzesco, a mio avviso, che non sia stato predisposto un orario continuato per dare la possibilità a chi è in partenza al pomeriggio, ad esempio, di visitare la struttura (stesso discorso vale per gli altri luoghi d'interesse culturale di Portoferraio). Caro comune di Portoferraio e cari elbani, non si vive di soli yachts, barche a vela, boutique e ristoranti di pesce: investite un po' di più sulle vostre risorse culturali, se volete migliorare e se avete a cuore la vostra bellissima isola.

Perfect to walk around.

(Translated by Google) Visited in the first week of July on a not too hot afternoon (around 28 degrees). Parking at the port with a short walk you can easily reach the entrance to the fortress. The welcome was excellent and the lady at the entrance explained the route and what we would see with great kindness and patience. The fortress is entirely outdoors but during the climb there are benches and shaded places to take shelter. However, I recommend bringing fresh water, because the summer heat makes itself felt immediately. From the walls you can enjoy an excellent 360° view of everything that surrounds Portoferraio. Don't expect to find a well-kept and perfectly tidy fortress but they are mostly gardens within the walls, even if walking inside places that have made history always has its own charm. (Original) Visitata la prima settimana di Luglio in un pomeriggio non troppo caldo (circa 28 gradi) . Parcheggiando al porto con una breve camminata si arriva comodamente all'ingresso della fortezza. L'accoglienza è stata ottima e la signora dall'ingresso con tanta gentilezza e pazienza ci ha spiegato il percorsa e cosa avremmo visto. La fortezza è tutta all'aperto ma durante la salita ci sono panchine e posti ombreggiati dove ripararsi. Consiglio comunque di munirsi di acqua fresca, perché la calura estiva si fa sentire da subito. Dalle mura si gode di un'ottima vista a 360° su tutto ciò che circonda Portoferraio. Non aspettatevi di trovare una fortezza curata e perfettamente in ordine ma sono per lo più giardini all'interno delle mura, anche se camminare dentro a luoghi che hanno fatto la storia ha sempre un suo fascino.

(Translated by Google) When we think of Elba we talk more about Napoleonic villas than about this marvelous fortress, however it is very beautiful and important. Full ticket price €5 Reduced €3 Leaflets are issued with the respective explanations of how to navigate the structure. He gave me a lot. Especially the cell open to the public which gives you an idea of ​​what it meant to go to prison and why everyone got sick as it is very cold and hard. You can stay in the structure all day if you want, there is a refreshment point (it was closed during the time I visited). Also a little park for the little ones. Excellent welcome at the reception in both Italian and English. Being in the centre, the area has limited traffic 🚫 but the ban begins after 6pm. To be safe, always inform yourself before crossing it. What can I say. Very very pleasant!! Enchanted by the visit 🎯 (Original) Quando si pensa all Elba si parla di più delle ville Napoleoniche che di questa maravillosa fortezza , invece è molto bella ed importante . Prezzo del biglietto intero €5 Ridotto €3 Vengono rilasciati dei dépliant con le respective spiegazioni di come percorrere la struttura . Mi ha donato molto . Soprattutto la cella aperta al pubblico che rende l'idea di cosa significava andare in prigione e del perché si ammalavano tutti poiché è molto fredda e dura . Si può rimanere nella struttura tutta la giornata se si vuole , c'è un punto ristoro (nell orario della mia vista era chiuso) .Anche un parchetto per i più piccoli . Alla reception ottima accoglienza sia in italiano che in inglese . Essendo in centro, la zona e traffico limitato 🚫 ma il divieto comincia dopo le 18 . Per sicurezza informatevi sempre prima di valicarla . Che dire .Molto molto piacevole !! Encantada de la visita 🎯

(Translated by Google) An immense fortress, much more than I thought. It is worth a full half day (with good weather, suggested!), to observe the observation points, the splendid view of Portoferraio, as well as the museum set up inside, which includes historical paintings on Portoferraio and the Medici family. We couldn't finish seeing it... We'll be back! The entrance ticket costs 5 euros each. (Original) Una fortezza immensa, molto più di quanto credessi. Merita un intera mezza giornata (con il bel tempo, suggerito!), per osservarne i punti di osservazione, la splendida vista su Portoferraio, così come il museo allestito all interno, che include dipinti storici su Portoferraio e sulla famiglia dei Medici. Non siamo riusciti a finire di vederla... Ci torneremo! Il biglietto di ingresso costa 5 euro a testa.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful historic fortresses visited on the day of departure together with Forte Falcone. To visit the most beautiful historical monuments of Portoferraio I recommend taking at least a full day. At the top there is a bar where you can have a nice aperitif overlooking the gulf :) Ticket price is €5. (Original) Bellissime fortezze storiche visitate il giorno della partenza insieme a Forte Falcone. Per visitare tra più belli monumenti storici di Portoferraio consiglio di prendersi almeno una giornata intera. In cima c’è un bar dove è possibile fare un bel aperitivo con vista sul golfo:) Prezzo del biglietto è di 5€.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful panorama full of history that dates back to the doctors... I personally really like the work done by this Florentine family that extends throughout Tuscany... (Original) Bellissimo panorama pieno di storia che risale ai medici… che a me personalmente piace tantissimo il lavoro fatto da questa famiglia Fiorentina che si estende per tutta la toscana…

(Translated by Google) The Fortress is very beautiful and offers panoramic views around the whole of Portoferraio... Also very beautiful to see inside the walls.. Absolutely worth visiting (Original) La Fortezza è molto bella e da viste panoramiche attorno a tutta Portoferraio... Molto bella anche da vedere all'interno delle mura.. Da visitare assolutamente

Fantastic panorama - To save time we took the small car park „Parcheggio Castello Volterraio“, lies directly on the road but holds no more than three cars. the ruin itself seems to be closed from October - but the view is stunning! Good weather and visibility provided.

Nice view! 30 min walk from parking!

Special place. Nice view. Would reccomend to go there watching the sunset.

Make this trip only for the view. The castle itself is closed and you can’t see anything. Make sure you get good shoes and a water bottle.

Beautiful view over the island. Not for kids.

The view at the top is stunning. Easy reachable if following the guided path. But please be aware of the closed off road for cars, Google maps is not telling lies in that one . Around 3,5 km from the closed road to the top. Worth the effort 👍

Very nice view to Porto Ferrario. Unfortunately the castle was closed when we went there.

During my recent trip to Elba Island, I had the pleasure of visiting Castello del Volterraio, and it proved to be an extraordinary experience that transported me back in time. Nestled atop a verdant hill, this medieval fortress offers a captivating blend of history, breathtaking views, and a sense of wonder. Upon approaching the castle, I was immediately struck by its imposing presence and well-preserved architecture. The stone walls, sturdy towers, and crenellations speak of a rich history that has endured centuries. As I walked through the gatehouse, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and anticipation for what lay ahead. Exploring the castle's interior was like stepping into a medieval tale. The winding staircases, narrow passages, and intriguing chambers evoked a sense of mystery and intrigue. Each room had its own story to tell, adorned with period furnishings, armor, and artwork that provided a glimpse into the castle's past. The knowledgeable guides were passionate about sharing the history and legends associated with Castello del Volterraio, enhancing the immersive experience. One of the highlights of my visit was ascending to the top of the castle's towers. The panoramic views of the surrounding landscape were absolutely breathtaking. The azure sea stretching into the horizon, the lush greenery of the island, and the picturesque towns nestled below created a postcard-worthy scene. It was an awe-inspiring vantage point that allowed me to appreciate the beauty of Elba Island from a unique perspective. The castle's surroundings were equally enchanting. The sprawling grounds offered a tranquil setting for leisurely walks, picnics, and moments of contemplation. The meticulously maintained gardens, with their vibrant flowers and aromatic herbs, added a touch of natural beauty to the medieval fortress. Exploring the castle's fortifications and outer walls was like embarking on a journey through time, with surprises awaiting around every corner. The Castello del Volterraio experience is not complete without mentioning the onsite restaurant. Nestled within the castle's walls, it offered a delightful dining experience. The menu featured a variety of authentic Tuscan dishes, prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The combination of traditional flavors, attentive service, and the castle's ambiance created a truly memorable culinary experience. One aspect that impressed me throughout my visit was the commitment to preserving and maintaining Castello del Volterraio. The restoration efforts and attention to detail were evident in every nook and cranny, ensuring an authentic experience for visitors. The dedication of the staff and the local community to the castle's preservation is commendable and adds to the overall allure of the destination. In conclusion, a trip to Castello del Volterraio is a journey into history that should not be missed. Its well-preserved architecture, captivating interiors, panoramic views, and serene surroundings make it a remarkable destination. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an admirer of architecture, or simply seeking a unique experience on Elba Island, Castello del Volterraio promises an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with lasting memories.

(Translated by Google) Remains of an unusual Roman villa, in my opinion worth visiting if you are nearby, we took advantage of a day when it was drizzling on the beach, the visit is worth it even just for the splendid panorama you can enjoy. Entrance is currently free or with a combined ticket from Portoferraio. It is possible via QR code to listen to a free audio guide. (Original) Resti di una villa romana insolita, a parere mio da visitare se ci si trova nei paraggi, noi abbiamo approfittato di una giornata in cui in spiaggia piovigginava, la visita vale la pena anche solo per lo splendido panorama di cui si può godere. Attualmente l'ingresso è ad offerta libera o con biglietto comulativo di Portoferraio. È possibile tramite QR code ascoltare un audioguida gratuita.

(Translated by Google) When I went there it was not yet an archaeological area, but just a beautiful panoramic point. Over the years the Roman villa was brought to light and now it is an interesting archaeological site. (Original) Quando ci andavo io non era ancora zona archeologica, ma solamente un bellissimo punto panoramico. Col passare degli anni è stata portata alla luce la villa romana ed ora, è un interessante sito archeologico.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting site, better to call to make sure it's open, in addition to the excavations you can enjoy a wonderful and unique view of the gulf of Portoferraio. Advised. (Original) Sito molto interessante, meglio telefonare per essere sicuri sia aperto, oltre agli scavi si gode di uno stupendo e unico panorama sul golfo di Portoferraio . Consigliato.

(Translated by Google) The best preserved villa I have ever seen so far, a real leap into the past, enchanting views and convenient free parking (Original) La villa meglio conservata che abbia mai visto fin'ora, un vero salto nel passato, panorama incantevole e parcheggio gratuito comodo

(Translated by Google) Of course our Roman ancestors had a clear idea of ​​what were the most beautiful places to build... recommended! (Original) Certo che i nostri avi Romani avevano ben chiaro quelli che erano i posti piu belli per costruire...consigliata!

(Translated by Google) very interesting. lovely location. well maintained (Original) molto interessante. posizione incantevole. ben tenuta

(Translated by Google) Beautiful site managed in an Italian way where it is thought that it is enough to cut the grass and give a flyer to distract the visitor from the walls that are crumbling and falling to pieces...A cover, in fact, would be too daring an idea for the short-sighted administrators.... (Original) Sito bellissimo gestito all'italiana dove si pensa che basti tagliare l'erba e dare un volantino per distrarre il visitatore dai muri che si sbriciolano e cadono a pezzi...Una copertura, in effetti, sarebbe un' idea troppo ardita per i miopi amministratori....

Awesome place. Sustainable park with great maritime life, nice beaches and little plastic on the beaches. We did a one week kayaking teip arround the island of elba for the second time and are glad that the park is well taken care of

The town I live in, Capoliveri, is in the National Park. Not much to say except it's a beautiful location

Het eiland Elba ligt voor de kust van Toscane. Een prachtig eiland. Op het eiland is het ene stadje nog pittoresker dan het andere. Culinair kan je hier ook zeker uit de voeten, dat is italianen wel toevertrouwd. In het voor en na jaar geschikt voor wat actievere activiteiten, mountainbiken, hiken etc. In de zomer geschikter voor wat meer relaxte activiteiten, cultuur snuiven, zwemmen, snorkelen en uiteraard italiaans ijs eten. Het eiland heeft veel te bieden, teveel om hier allemaal op te noemen. (Translated by Google) The island of Elba is located off the coast of Tuscany. A beautiful island. On the island one town is even more picturesque than the other. You can certainly enjoy culinary delights here, as Italians are trusted to do. In the spring and autumn it is suitable for more active activities, mountain biking, hiking, etc. In the summer it is more suitable for more relaxed activities, experiencing culture, swimming, snorkeling and of course eating Italian ice cream. The island has a lot to offer, too many to mention here.

The national park of Toscane is beautiful ❤️. A lot of walking trails with perfect views over the Mediterranean Sea. Bike trails, history and a lot of beautiful little towns. It is breath taking!!

Wonderful Elba Island, very expensive but once in a lifetime it must be visited

Elba is een fantastisch eiland om je vakantie door te brengen. Leuke stadjes en dorpen, mooie strandjes en baaien en een kristal heldere zee. De bevolking is vriendelijk en gemoedelijk. Wat er vooral opvalt is dat alles goed onderhouden en schoon is. Het eeuwenoude dorp Capoliveri is een pareltje, maar ook De overige stadjes en dorpen zijn een bezoek meer dan waard. Zowel voor een strandvakantie als een actieve vakantie is Elba de moeite waard. (Translated by Google) Elba is a fantastic island to spend your holidays. Nice towns and villages, beautiful beaches and bays and a crystal clear sea. The people are friendly and jovial. What is especially striking is that everything is well maintained and clean. The ancient village of Capoliveri is a gem, but the other towns and villages are also worth a visit. Elba is worth a visit for both a beach holiday and an active holiday.

Most beautiful and still forested area but increased turism and house building is likely to ruin the whole ecosystem.

Superb island in just one week managed to visit most of the beautiful beaches and a boat ride.

Wonderful place with a very nice track. You can wander down from the "Castello" which will tske you around 1 hour. Its quite steep at some points and the road isn't very well fixed. Despite that its a beautiful path and the scenery one can find makes up for the small husstle. Important: Due to the nature of this path you will walk on paths that are often overgrown. Please do NOT step on the plants/flowers nor break them to collect them. The ecosystem is already very badly hurt by the trash and so on left by others. Do not harm it further, like this we can preserve this beautiful spot ❤ Things to keep in mind: - You need good shoes, the path is rocky and not easy to walk on - It will be humid and arid within the same path as it goes zhrough thick forests and open ares. Take antibug spray and water with you - Take your time, at some points the path intercepts and splits. Some paths are deadends. Don't rush, some spots go steep down into little canyons.

Prachtig stukje strand om tot rust te komen,klein maar gezellig,mooi water, heb je dorst dan kan je in het vlakbij gelegen ´´hotelletje´´ wel iets halen (Translated by Google) Beautiful stretch of beach to relax, small but cozy, beautiful water, if you are thirsty you can get something in the nearby 'hotel'

(Translated by Google) A small pebble beach. It is easily reached. Sea water with pleasant temperature in mid-October. Beautiful landscape (Original) Una piccola spiaggia di sassi. Si raggiunge facilmente. Acqua del mare con temperatura piacevole a metà ottobre. Bellissimo panorama

(Translated by Google) (Mid June) arrived around 10am, uncrowded and quiet place. Most of the area is shaded. The beach is made up of pebbles and seaweed and the sea is clear. The area is accessible via a slightly steep staircase which is not too easy to access (at the first crossroads, walk down to the right). The parking is located just ahead of the place or directly on the road (less safe). (Original) (Metà giugno) arrivati verso le 10, posto poco affollato e tranquillo. La maggior parte della zona è ombreggiata. La spiaggia è composta da ciottoli e alghe ed il mare è limpido. La zona è accessibile attraverso una scalinata un po' ripida di non troppo facile accesso ( al primo bivio scendere a piedi a destra). Il parcheggio lo si trova poco più avanti rispetto al posto o direttamente sulla strada ( meno sicuro).

(Translated by Google) Beautiful pebble beach, not very crowded in mid-September. Clear sea and beautiful natural scenery. It can be reached by leaving the car in the car park and following the sea signs: you go down to the beach with a simple staircase. Shaded in the morning, in the sun after 1pm and even in the afternoon there are shaded areas under the pines. Beautiful sunset. (Original) Bella spiaggetta di ciottoli, poco frequentata a metà settembre. Mare limpido e bello scenario naturale. Si raggiunge lasciando la macchina al parcheggio e seguendo le indicazioni mare: si scende alla spiaggia con una semplice scalinata. Ombreggiata al mattino, al sole dopo le 13 e anche al pomeriggio ci sono zone d'ombra sotto i pini. Bel tramonto.

(Translated by Google) Parking possible along the street. Paid parking ahead. There is an indication of the sea. It is accessed via a small staircase. Pebble beach and some seaweed. Lots of sun exposure and little natural shade. There are no services. (Original) Parcheggio possibile lungo la strada. Parcheggio a pagamento più avanti. È presente l'indicazione del mare. Si accede attraverso una piccola scalinata. Spiaggia di sassolini e presente un po' di alghe. Tanto esposta al sole e poca ombra naturale. Non ci sono servizi.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty and quiet pebble beach. You can get there via an easy path in just a few minutes. The only flaw: for most of the morning it is completely in the shade. Still worth seeing (Original) Spiaggetta di ciotoli molto carina e tranquilla. Ci si arriva con un comodo sentiero in pochissimi minuti. Unico neo: per buona parte della mattina è completamente all'ombra. Comunque da vedere

(Translated by Google) Pebble beach reached by a small bumpy staircase. It is often full of algae but it is worth it for the clean water to overcome them. In the morning it is almost completely in the shade. Worth a visit! (Original) Spiaggia di ciottoli raggiungibile con una piccola scala dissestata. È spesso piena di alghe ma vale la pena per l’acqua pulita superarle. La mattina è all’ombra quasi completamente. Vale una visita!

(Translated by Google) The tendril is made up of a series of coves. The navigator makes you go to the one at the Hotel Paradiso (the most beautiful), too bad that access is exclusive to the hotel. We went to the next one: more gravel but nice for snorkeling. To access it you have to take the small road near Hotel Viticcio (bus stop nearby), then take a staircase that goes down directly to the beach. Early in the morning the beach is in the shade. (Original) Il viticcio è composta da una serie di calette.il navigatore vi fa andare a quella dell'hotel paradiso (la più bella),peccato che l'accesso sia esclusivo dell'albergo. Noi siamo andati a quella successiva:piu ghiaia ma bella x fare snorkeling. Per accedervi dovete prendere la stradina vicino a hotel viticcio (fermata autobus vicino) ,poi prendete una scalinata che scende direttamente alla spiaggia. Alla mattina presto spiaggia è in ombra.