Elba Island Coastal Loop

Take a ferry to the island and explore Napoleon's heritage, southwestern beaches, Mount Capanne, and the eastern mining towns.

Bring your car onto the ferry from Piombino and explore the island in four distinct areas to avoid backtracking on winding roads. Spend the first night in Portoferraio to see Napoleon's residences and the fortresses, then spend two nights in Marina di Campo for easy access to the southwestern beaches and Mount Capanne, before visiting the eastern coastal towns on your way back. The pace is relaxed, making it perfect for a short island getaway for couples and families.

Ferries and parking are tight in July and August; facilities like the cable car stop operating from November onwards.

Day by day

Day 1 · Ferry to Portoferraio

Elba（Portoferraio、Forte Stella、Villa dei Mulini (Palazzina dei Mulini)、Spiaggia delle Ghiaie）

Take the ferry with your car from Piombino Marittima to Portoferraio (approx. 1 hour), and explore the Old Town on foot in the afternoon.

Book your ferry space in advance during peak season; verify the opening hours of Villa dei Mulini beforehand.

Stay: Portoferraio

Day 2 · Napoleon's Villa & Southwestern Beaches

Elba（Villa San Martino、Marina di Campo、Cavoli Beach、Fetovaia Beach）

Drive from Portoferraio to Villa di San Martino in about 15 minutes, then follow the south coast road to Fetovaia in about 50 minutes.

The parking lot at Fetovaia fills up very quickly during peak season, so arrive as early as possible.

Stay: Marina di Campo

Day 3 · Mount Capanne & Marciana

Elba（Monte Capanne Cable Car、Marciana & Fortezza Pisana、Marciana Marina）

Drive from Marina di Campo to Marciana in about 30 minutes, take the cable car up the mountain, and visit the harbor in the afternoon before returning.

The cable car season may vary, so check the current year's operations beforehand. Bring a jacket as it can be cool at the summit.

Stay: Marina di Campo

Day 4 · East Coast Towns & Departure

Elba（Capoliveri、Porto Azzurro、Elba Mining Park, Rio Marina）

Drive through Capoliveri and Porto Azzurro to Rio Marina (approx. 1 hour), then take a ferry from either Portoferraio or Rio Marina.

Arrange your route based on your departure port and verify the ferry schedules in advance.