Mountain biking on Elba

The many paths covering the ancient roads on the island have for many years been a meeting point for mountain bikers, so much so that some of the professionals of this exciting sport have used them to contest the World Cup.

Mountain biking on Elba

Elba Hotels

The boutique Hotel Ilio on the island of Elba is a masterpiece located in the wild and varied landscape of Capo Sant'Andrea. The beaches are stunning, with large rock formations revealed by the waves, thousands of tones of green and brilliant colours form perfumed flowers.

Elba Hotels

The Island of Elba

A "man-sized" island, Elba has benefitted from the comfort and tools provided by technology and civilisation without compromising its natural heritage, landscape, sea and coastlines, mountains and forests.

The Island of Elba

Capo Sant'Andrea

A narrow and winding road descending down towards the sea, a few houses completely immersed in thriving and unspoilt nature. Don't be surprised when you see the chestnut trees at Capo Sant'Andrea so close to the sea, highlighting the perfect balance with the mountains.

Capo Sant'Andrea

Windsurfing on Elba

Windsurfers will certainly not get bored on Elba. The weather and sea conditions are often exactly those required for windsurfing in complete safety along the coast, which is exposed to strong winds from the north-west.

Windsurfing on Elba

Free climbing on Elba

The island of Elba also has many surprises for free climbers. On the large western promontory, where the highest mountains on Elba are to be found, there are numerous rock faces to be climbed under the supervision of instructors form FASI (the Italian Free Climbing Association).

Free climbing on Elba