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Elba is the largest of the islands in the so-called Tuscan archipelago of [[Italy]] and the third largest overall after [[Sicily]] and [[Sardinia]]. Situated 30 miles east of the Corsican port of [[Bastia]], the north-east tip of the island is only five miles from the commercial harbour of Piombino on the Italian mainland. Most of the island is mountainous, culminating in the 1019 metre high peak of Monte Capanne in the west, except for the central belt where the principal harbour of [[Portoferraio]] is situated on the northern coast. The island was much coveted in ancient times, firstly by the Etruscans and later by the Romans, for its major iron ore deposits (hence Portoferraio). By the 17th century the excellent natural harbour of Portoferraio attracted the attention of the navies of France, Spain, Italy and finally England, which briefly seized the island at the close of the 18th century. Elba’s enduring fame, however, derives from the exile here from May 1814 to February 1815 of the defeated Napoleon Bonaparte, whose Villa dei Mulini in Portoferraio and summer residence of Villa Napoleonica di San Martino five km SW of the town are now museums. Today Elba is a thriving tourist island, invariably heaving with Italian and foreign tourists during late July and August, its hotels full to bursting point. For the cruising yachtsman, the choice of accommodation lies between the busy harbours of [[Portoferraio]], [[Porto Azzurro]] and [[Marciana Marina]] and the numerous smaller harbours and anchorages around the coast. | Elba is the largest of the islands in the so-called Tuscan archipelago of [[Italy]] and the third largest overall after [[Sicily]] and [[Sardinia]]. Situated 30 miles east of the Corsican port of [[Bastia]], the north-east tip of the island is only five miles from the commercial harbour of Piombino on the Italian mainland. Most of the island is mountainous, culminating in the 1019 metre high peak of Monte Capanne in the west, except for the central belt where the principal harbour of [[Portoferraio]] is situated on the northern coast. The island was much coveted in ancient times, firstly by the Etruscans and later by the Romans, for its major iron ore deposits (hence Portoferraio). By the 17th century the excellent natural harbour of Portoferraio attracted the attention of the navies of France, Spain, Italy and finally England, which briefly seized the island at the close of the 18th century. Elba’s enduring fame, however, derives from the exile here from May 1814 to February 1815 of the defeated Napoleon Bonaparte, whose Villa dei Mulini in Portoferraio and summer residence of Villa Napoleonica di San Martino five km SW of the town are now museums. Today Elba is a thriving tourist island, invariably heaving with Italian and foreign tourists during late July and August, its hotels full to bursting point. For the cruising yachtsman, the choice of accommodation lies between the busy harbours of [[Portoferraio]], [[Porto Azzurro]] and [[Marciana Marina]] and the numerous smaller harbours and anchorages around the coast. | ||
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- | Italian | + | [[Image:Poggio.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The mountain village of Poggio on Elba]] |
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+ | : 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia | ||
+ | ; Italian | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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==Approach== | ==Approach== | ||
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===Customs & Immigration=== | ===Customs & Immigration=== | ||
- | Port police and customs adjacent to the old harbour in Portoferraio. | + | Port police and customs adjacent to the old harbour in [[Portoferraio]]. |
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+ | ==Health & Security== | ||
+ | A summer tourist medical service operates at most of the main harbours. | ||
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+ | ==Berthing options== | ||
+ | ===Ports=== | ||
+ | From Portoferraio clockwise round the island: | ||
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* [[Portoferraio]] (Port of entry) | * [[Portoferraio]] (Port of entry) | ||
* [[Cavo]] | * [[Cavo]] | ||
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* [[Marciana Marina]] | * [[Marciana Marina]] | ||
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- | See harbour entries. | + | ''See harbour entries''. |
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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* Golfo della Lacona | * Golfo della Lacona | ||
* Golfo di Procchio | * Golfo di Procchio | ||
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+ | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
+ | {{GreenText|List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.}} | ||
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==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
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+ | ==References & Publications== | ||
+ | ''Also see [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''. | ||
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Elba is the largest of the islands in the so-called Tuscan archipelago of Italy and the third largest overall after Sicily and Sardinia. Situated 30 miles east of the Corsican port of Bastia, the north-east tip of the island is only five miles from the commercial harbour of Piombino on the Italian mainland. Most of the island is mountainous, culminating in the 1019 metre high peak of Monte Capanne in the west, except for the central belt where the principal harbour of Portoferraio is situated on the northern coast. The island was much coveted in ancient times, firstly by the Etruscans and later by the Romans, for its major iron ore deposits (hence Portoferraio). By the 17th century the excellent natural harbour of Portoferraio attracted the attention of the navies of France, Spain, Italy and finally England, which briefly seized the island at the close of the 18th century. Elba’s enduring fame, however, derives from the exile here from May 1814 to February 1815 of the defeated Napoleon Bonaparte, whose Villa dei Mulini in Portoferraio and summer residence of Villa Napoleonica di San Martino five km SW of the town are now museums. Today Elba is a thriving tourist island, invariably heaving with Italian and foreign tourists during late July and August, its hotels full to bursting point. For the cruising yachtsman, the choice of accommodation lies between the busy harbours of Portoferraio, Porto Azzurro and Marciana Marina and the numerous smaller harbours and anchorages around the coast.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1999 - Livorno to Civitavecchia
- Italian
- 193
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Approach
See details of harbour approaches.
Customs & Immigration
Port police and customs adjacent to the old harbour in Portoferraio.
Health & Security
A summer tourist medical service operates at most of the main harbours.
Berthing options
Ports
From Portoferraio clockwise round the island:
- Portoferraio (Port of entry)
- Cavo
- Rio Marina
- Porto Azzurro (Port of entry)
- Marina di Campo
- Marciana Marina
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
See harbour entries.
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
- Cala Bagnaia
- Cala di Mola
- Golfo Stella
- Golfo della Lacona
- Golfo di Procchio
Offshore Islands
- Isola Pianosa
Things to do ashore
See entries for individual harbours.
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Also see Italy.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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