Campo nell'Elba is an enchanting pocket of the Tuscan Archipelago dotted with towns, villages and beach resorts. It’s set on the southern side of the island of Elba and combines a beautiful coastline with a mountainous interior. Bask on gold-sand beaches, explore traditional villages and enjoy a bounty of fresh seafood and DOC wine.
Things to do in Campo nell'Elba
Marina di Campo, a historic fishing village reinvented as a lively resort, is a great base to explore the island. It’s set on a sheltered bay and features gold-sand beaches dotted with family-friendly lidos. Pastel-coloured townhouses line the cobbled streets of the town centre, where you’ll find plenty of cafes, trattorias and wine bars.
Charming villages like San Piero dot the interior of Campo nell'Elba. It’s perched on a granite outcrop and famous for Chiesa di San Niccolò, a beautiful church built on the site of a Roman temple. Sant'Ilario is another postcard-perfect village. Visit the Romanesque church and enjoy sweeping views over the island’s mountainous interior and the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea.
Board a ferry and sail to Pianosa, a tiny island perched off the coast of Campo nell'Elba. The former penal colony is now an important marine sanctuary and offers some of the best snorkelling in the Mediterranean. Swim over sun-dappled seagrass meadows and spot lobsters, eels, snapper and other sea creatures.
Dine at local restaurants and try cuisine from the Tuscan Archipelago. Seafood is a specialty and features heavily on most menus. Dishes like “sburrita” stockfish soup, squid ink risotto and stewed octopus showcase the island’s favourite flavours. Pair your meal with DOC wines like Aleatico di Portoferraio, a sweet red with hints of dried fruit.
Getting around Campo nell'Elba
Towns, resorts and villages in Campo nell'Elba are compact and easy to get around on foot. Rental cars offer the freedom to explore Campo nell'Elba at your own pace or you can rent motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes. Buses connect major destinations in Campo nell'Elba. La Pila Airport offers direct flights to cities across Italy and Europe.