Golfo Stella, Italy

Elba is an island in Tuscany, Italy, 20 km (or 12 miles) from the coastal town of Piombino. It is the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, and the third largest island in Italy after Sicily and Sardinia. Elba and the other islands (Gorgona, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri) of the Tuscan Archipelago are protected in the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago.

Golfo Stella is a little piece of Elba that is often overlooked. On the way from Marina di Campo to Porto Azzurro, Golfo Stella reminds visitors to slow down and relax - rocky coves harboring pristine waters provide a perfect place to do just that.

Things to See & Do

* "Villa dei Mulini" - the winter residence of the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
* Elba's Acquarium and faunistic museum
* The Mines
* Monte Capanne
* Portoferraio - capital city

General information

Cruise Season - Feb to Dec
Currency - Euro (€)
Language - Italian
Land Area - 224 km²
Population - 30,000 (Elba)
Electricity - 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT/UTC + one hour
International Country Telephone Code - 39

Port Location - The port is located in Portoferraio, the capital city of Elba.

Travel Links - You get to Elba by ferry; the journey takes 1 hour or hydrofoil, which take 20-30 minutes. You can arrive also by plane: Pila airport at Marina di Campo is linked to various Italian and European cities.