Capoliveri
A medieval hilltop town on the southeast peninsula, with a maze of narrow lanes, a plaza viewpoint, and lively nightlife, surrounded by several bays.
Capoliveri sits on a hilltop about 170 meters above sea level on the southeastern Calamita Peninsula, and is one of the island's most charming hill towns. Narrow stone lanes, arcades, and small squares form a maze-like old town. The viewpoint in the main square overlooks the bays of the south coast and the opposite port of Porto Azzurro. On summer nights, restaurants, bars, and craft shops stay open late and the atmosphere is lively, and in September there is a wine festival. The Calamita Mountain nearby was once an iron mining area, and visitors can join a tour of the Ginevro mine. The peninsula's coastline has several bays, including Innamorata and Barabarca. The old town is closed to traffic, so park in the paid car park outside the village.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Innamorata Beach
- Porto Azzurro
- Fortezza del Volterraio
- Lacona Beach
- Torre della Linguella & Archaeological Museum
- Portoferraio
- Forte Stella
- Villa dei Mulini (Palazzina dei Mulini)