Isola d'Elba Trips & Tours

Beyond the vineyards, Tuscany unfolds into the Tyrrhenian Sea and the gin-clear waters of Isola D’Elba, an island that’s smaller than Sardinia, quieter than Capri and where the locals go for a spot of sea and sand. Pine-laden hills tumble down to the water, while historic villages cling to rugged cliffs. The beaches – all 70 of them – range from pristine stretches of gold to hidden pebbled coves accessible only by boat, the occasional waterfront trattoria serving the morning’s catch. Inland, Monte Capanne rises to just over 1,019 metres with hiking trails that offer up dreamy views of the Tuscan Archipelago (as lovely as it sounds) as you stroll. History buffs can delight in following Napoleon's brief exile here, but Elba today is less about history and more about swimming before breakfast, sailing between hidden bays and devouring plates of fresh seafood.