SloWays • Wild Beauty of Elba Island |

Both Venus, Roman Goddess of Beauty and Napoleon, all-powerful French emperor, chose Elba as a great place to take a walking tour through picturesque fishing villages, along rugged coastlines, mountain ridges and on the dreamy, sandy island beaches.

We really don't find it hard to believe - but want to take you into the lesser known side of the island, where you can admire the sea from up above and the air is filled with the scents of rosemary and myrtle.

Medieval villages overlooking the sea, fortress and lighthouses, and the views getting more beautiful every day: from the Mediterranean sea fo the Corsica, through the Tuscan archipelago and the islands of Capraia and Montecristo, with the sea always present and ready to welcome you for a refreshing dip to top your walking day with.

Route

Day 1: Arrive in Marciana Marina

Day 2: Selection of walks in Marciana, 10 or 15 km

Day 3: San Piero in Campo round walk, 8 or 10 km

Day 4: Marina di Campo round walk via Monte Poro, 10 or 13 km

Day 5: Marina di Campo round walk via Monte Fonza, 15 km

Day 6: Depart Isola d’Elba. Arrivederci!

Day 1: Arrive in Marciana Marina

From the airport go to the nearest train station and take the train to Piombino. Then board a ferry and marvel at the magical emerald blue Mediterranean Sea as you make your way to Portoferraio. At the port, a transfer will take you to your accommodation in Marciana Marina.

Day 2: Selection of walks in Marciana, 10 or 15 km

After breakfast take the local bus to Marciana where both walks starts. In the afternoon take the local bus back to Marciana Marina. Today you can choose between 2 scenic walks.

WALK A: Marciana to Poggio (10 km)
This is an easy walk on the northern side of Monte Capanne, the highest of the island from where you have spanning views of Marciana Marina and other villages.

Distance: 10 km

Elevation gain: +425/-515 m

WALK B: Marciana & Madonna del Monte Sanctuary round walk (15 km)
Start climbing on the Monte Capanne ridge to the panoramic point of “La Tavola”, from where you have great open views of the Eastern side of the Island and of the Islands of Pianosa, Montecristo and Capraia. Then gradually descend to the most important chapel of Elba: the “Madonna del Monte Santuario”. A shady descend leads you across some streams back to Marciana. Afternoon local bus back to Marciana Marina.

Distance: 15 km

Elevation gain: +800/-800 m

Day 3: San Piero in Campo round walk, 8 or 10 km

A morning transfer takes you to the village of San Piero in Campo. Here starts a panoramic round walk with spectacular coastal views. Walking through the Mediterranean vegetation you will encounter some “Caprili”, ancient stones huts once used by the shepherds for milking the goats and making cheese. Afternoon private transfer from San Piero in Campo to the lovely fishing village of Marina di Campo characterized by a long sandy beach and below a beautiful pine tree forest.

Distance: 8 or 10 km

Elevation gain: +365/-365 or +565/-565 m

Day 4: Marina di Campo round walk via Monte Poro, 10 or 13 km

The day’s walk takes you up to Monte Poro and Colle di Palombaia along a panoramic ridge path running along the cliff edge. Most of the walk is in the shady woods and there are good views on Monte Capanne and Monte Calamita.

Distance: 10 or 13 km

Elevation gain: +345/-345 m or +375/-375 m

Day 5: Marina di Campo round walk via Monte Fonza, 15 km

The day’s walk climbs on the ridge of the Monte Fonza from where you can admire the whole of the Gulfs of Marina di Campo and on the other side of the mountain the bay of Lacona. You can go swimming at the end of the bay of Marina di Campo or at the small pebbly cove.

Distance: 15 km

Elevation gain: +410/-410 m

Day 6: Depart Isola d’Elba. Arrivederci!

The trip and our services end after breakfast unless you have booked extra services with us.

accommodation

5 Nights in double rooms in hotels*** with breakfast and 1 dinner on 3 Day.

Hotel Yacht Club - Marciana Marina

Hotel Yacht Club is only 50 meters from the beach at the end of the seafront of Marciana Marina. Rooms are well-furnished, clean and spacious. These have comforts like TV, minibar, air conditioning/heating, telephone and free Wifi. Some rooms have a balcony or a terrace. Highly breakfast is rich, both savoury and sweet. Staff is welcoming and helpful.

https://www.hotelyachtclub.it/

Hotel Punto Verde - Marina di Campo

This family-run hotel is located within walking distance from Marina di Campo town center. The structure has been recently renovated and offers 34 bedrooms with hand-painted walls and amenities such as flat-screen TV, minibar, air conditioning, and hairdryer. Buffet breakfast is rich and varied.

https://www.puntoverdehotel.it/

practical info

You can find more information in the "accommodation" section: we always select your accommodation for their character and comfort. You will always be booked in a private, en-suite room, with breakfast included.

Luggage transfer (max. 20 kg) from one hotel to the hotel is included in the price.

As an alternative to the direct plane, you can get to the Elba Island by ferry: from Pisa or Florence airports, reach the relative train station and take the train to Piombino Marittima. From Piombino Marittima board the ferry to Portoferraio. From Portoferraio or Marina di Campo airport, a private transfer will take you to Marciana Marina.

The main companies connecting the mainland to the island are Moby Lines, Toremar, Blu Navy and Corsica Sardinia Ferries.

If you are taking your car on Elba, it is always recommended to book the ferry IN ADVANCE.

Consider that a private transfer is included from Elba airport or Portoferraio harbour to accommodation in Marciana Marina on arrival day, and from accommodation in Campo nell'Elba to Portoferraio harbour on departure day.

Thanks to our special APP, you will be able to follow the track of the whole trip on your mobile phone, with no need for internet. GPS tracks are available on request.

Included

What is included

5 Nights in double room in *** hotels with breakfast
1 dinner
transfers as described in the program
luggage transportation
maps and detailed description of the itinerary
Medical and luggage travel insurance
24h phone assistance

What is not included

Transfers to the starting location and from the arriving location of the tour
lunches and dinners, if not otherwise stated
visits and entrance fees - tips
personal expense
possible sojourn taxes
everything that is not mentioned in the "What is included" section.

Optional Services

These services can be added to the ones included in the base price of the tour:

Single room supplement
cancellation insurance
Transfers to reach the starting location or to leave the arriving location of the tour, which will be quoted on request.

Is this trip for me?

This is a great trip to experience Elba Island in a more active way, possibly after spending a few days basking in the sun of its beautiful beaches. Every day you'll be able to choose among excursions of different level, but we do not recommend this trip as a first walking holiday because some of the excursions are quite challenging. This trip is not suitable for vertigo sufferers.

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