Why go
- Mediterranean island in Tuscany, Italy.
- Known for beaches, Napoleon exile, Napoleon's exile, National Museum of Napoleonic Residences.
- Served by Marina di Campo Airport (EBA).
History
Elba is a Mediterranean island in the region of Tuscany in Italy, 10 km (6.2 mi) from the coastal town of Piombino on the Italian mainland, and the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago. It is also part of the Arcipelago Toscano National Park, and the third largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia. It is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea about 50 km (30 mi) east of the French island of Corsica.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Intersky 3L (Dash 8-300) · 4 routes: Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Munich, Zurich
- SkyWork Airlines SX (D38) · 1 route: Bern
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Marina di Campo Airport (EBA). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EBA has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Altenrhein, Bern, Friedrichshafen, Munich, Zurich). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: FerryTerminal Mole 1, 4.2 km); routes include Pianosa - Piombino, Pianosa - Rio Marina, Cavo - Portoferraio.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Elba Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.