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Island of Elba

The island of Elba offers a marvellous variety of scenery, from small hidden coves to long sandy beaches; each corner of Elba holds its own special surprise for visitors. The island is washed by crystal clear water in every shade of blue - a paradise for divers and snorkellers.

It's wooded hills make it ideal for hikers, it's panoramic roads so popular with mountain bikers. Those in search of culture will find it's ancient churches and museums a pleasant alternative to seaside activities.

The Island of Elba is the third largest Italian island after Sicily and Sardinia and is the largest in the Tuscan Archipelago.

It has recently become part of the Tuscan Archipelago's National Park together with the islands of Pianosa, Capraia, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri.

Elba has a coastline of 147 km: its main mountain (Monte Capanne) is 1019 metres high, accessed via pathways or by a panoramic cable car.



BRIEF INFORMATION

Measuring 224 square kms, the island is situated 10 kms from the mainland with an excellent ferry boat service taking only one hour from Piombino to Portoferraio (the island's main town).

Elba has approximately 30.000 inhabitants, of these, 11.000 live in Portoferraio. The island is divided into 7 administrative "Communes": Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro and Rio.

It has an asphalt road network of 210 km and 30 km of panoramic "macadam" roads.

The climate is always mild with a middle annual temperature of ca. 16°; the medium in the winter is about 10° degrees, 14° in spring, 26° degrees in summer and 17° degree in autumn. The medium water-temperature of April is always about 19° degrees, 20° in May, June about 24°, 26,8° degrees in July, in August 27,3°, September 25,5° degrees and October 23,1° degrees.

Already in acient times Elba's destiny was always deternined by two factors: its strategic position and the richness of its mineral resources. Due to these characteristics, it was often the object of conquest for the various powers along the Mediterranean. For the Etruscans and the Romans Elba represented an inexhaustible source of riches and the iron from Elba contributed to the prospering of their civilization.

During the Medieval period Elba was dominated by Pisa. The remains of some important and striking defensive structures testify to the importance of possessing the island. The Appiani Lordship followed, as did the attentions of Cosimo de Medici, who built "Cosmopoli" on top of the ruins of the Roman city of Fabricia - now the capital Portoferraio - and had it surrounded with the impressive walls that saved the inhabitans from many pirate raids. The Spaniads settled in Porto Azzurro and they too made sure to construct defenses on their territory - the imposing San Giacomo Fort still dominates the pleasant landscape.

In the more recent history, the period that made this island famous and placed it on the world map was the brief exile of Napoleon, who stayed here for 10 month prior to his 100 days adventure which was finished in Waterloo. Bonaparte left a significant mark of his short reign: Important reforms and buildings like his Townhouse "Villa dei Mulini" in Portoferraio and his impressing summerresidence "San Martino" - which are now museums and can be visited.

The island first opened to tourism soon after 1950 but has managed to preserve it's waters, flora and fauna thanks to its local administration and inhabitants.

A tiny airport services the island, permitting only small planes to land from a few privileged european cities. Most visitors arrive by car, others by train travelling to Piombino Marittima station which is very close to the ferry departures.

ONLINE QUOTATION

Calculate your stay

Offer with ADAC or CAMPING KEY CARD valid from 18/04 to 17/05 and from 07/09 to 03/11: Stay in campsite: 2 people + 1 camper (or 1 caravan) + electricity or 2 people + 1 car + tent + electricity: 15% discount.

Offer with ACSI CAMPING card valid from 18/04 to 21/05 incl., from 01/06 to 16/06 incl. and from 07/09 to 03/11:
2 people + camper or caravan or tent + car + dog + electricity at a daily cost of € 27.00 (inclusive 6A electricity, paper, hot showers, swimming pool and wellness center entrance) + € 5,00 extra charge (Eco tax and local Tax), Total Amount € 32,00 a day. To take advantage of this ACSI offer, you must indicate it at the time of the booking request and not afterwards.

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FERRY DISCOUNTS

Compare the prices and book your crossing to and from Elba on line through us, that way you will save money!

Ferries to Elba

MARINA DI CAMPO

With its long, fine sands beach, this town is one of the best known on the Island of Elba, and is perfect for families with small children.

Discover Marina di Campo

The whole family just love our summer vacations at this lovely camping & lovely Elba and return every summer.

ACCOMMODATION TO SUIT EVERYONE

APARTMENTS

Four types of apartments surrounded by Elba's luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation, roomy and well equipped for a holiday with every comfort.

The apartments

BUNGALOWS

The campsite has five types of mobile homes, all immersed in an ancient pinewood, with veranda and fully equipped ...

The mobile homes

GLAMPING LODGES

Three sea-view Safari Lodges in contact with nature for a glamping holiday at Marina di Campo, in stylish accommodation with every convenience.

The Lodges

PITCHES

Camping Village Ville degli Ulivi offers you a large selection of pitches in a shady pinewood surrounded by oleanders and pittosporum for a tent, caravan or motorhome holiday on Elba.

The pitches

CONTACTS

  info@villedegliulivi.it

  +39 0565 976098

  +39 0565 976048

 

Camping Village Ville degli Ulivi
Via della Foce 89, Marina di Campo
57034 Campo nell'Elba (LI)
Isola d'Elba


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