Travel guide Capoliveri
A holiday home in Capoliveri on Elba guarantees enjoyable beach vacations
If you want to enjoy a
hiking holiday in Capoliveri on Elba, you should rent a holiday home, apartment, or villa between March and June or in the months of September and October. During this time, the climate is mild with daytime high temperatures up to 23 degrees. The rainfall in May is about 59 millimeters per square meter. The rainfall on Elba during travel time is hardly worth mentioning: 26 millimeters per square meter in July. From May to September, expect summery temperatures of up to 30 degrees with 11 hours of daily sunshine - perfect for renting a holiday home or villa for a
beach holiday in Capoliveri. Water temperatures rise to over 20 degrees in June, even reaching 25 degrees in August.
Your apartment in Capoliveri is the perfect starting point for exploring the sights of Elba
Elba's picturesque towns and scenic landscapes are among the most popular destinations in Italy. Elba's landmark is the 1,019 m high Monte Capanne. Various hiking trails lead to the summit plateau with panoramic views. One of the most idyllic starts in the mountain village of Marciana. You can also enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view on a cable car ride. The valley station is located in Marciana Alta. On clear days, you can even see the cliffs of Corsica on the horizon. The island's capital, Portoferraio, is always worth a visit. Napoleon resided in Portoferraio in the Villa dei Mulini. Napoleon also built another villa, the Villa in San Martino. From your holiday home or villa with pool, stroll through the winding and romantic alleys of the village of Capoliveri, past the old city walls to the enchanting Piazzetta Matteotti with its charming restaurants and small shops. From the historical center, a panoramic road, running high above the Golfo Stella, connects the villages Morcone and Pareti, ending at Cala dell'Innamorata. This beach is known not only for its crystal-clear water but also for a legend: A young bride (l'Innamorata) named Maria threw herself into the sea at this beach and was swallowed by the waves. Every year on July 14th, a spectacular torchlight procession in historical costumes commemorates the legend.
Your holiday apartment on the island of Elba is located in a historically significant region of Italy
From your accommodation, whether a holiday home or apartment, you can easily explore the many history- and culture-laden corners of Elba during your vacation. Elba has many archaeological sites, museums, churches, and fortresses to offer, such as the Fortress Volterraio, the oldest on the island of Elba, the Tower Linguella and the Forte Falcone. The also worth seeing fortress of Marciana houses a museum. Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina, Marciana Marina, and their respective surroundings are an invaluable cultural and artistic heritage, too. Close to your holiday apartment in Capoliveri, you can, among other things, visit the Romanesque-Pisan parish church of San Michele from the 12th century. The Chiesa di San Gaetano on Piazza Garibaldi in the town center was solemnly reopened in 2011 after restoration work. In front of Morcone, a branch path leads right to the 16th-century sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie, scenically located amidst vineyards and pine forests. The baroque paintings and stucco work are impressive. Slightly north of Lacona is the small pilgrimage chapel of Madonna della Neve from the 16th century.
Enjoy the delicious wines and specialties of Elba in your holiday home
Among the traditional dishes of the island of
Elba is stockfish, prepared with onions, tomatoes, Parmesan, black olives, island herbs, and pine nuts. Gurguglione, a vegetable stew with peppers and eggplants, is also very popular. When it comes to sweets, the Elban people are very inventive: typical cakes are sportella and schiaccia ubriaca with raisins, pine nuts, and walnuts, as well as pan ficato (fig bread). Dishes based on chestnuts such as Castagnaccio and chestnuts cooked with wild fennel seeds are also typical. In the coastal towns of Marciana, Rio Marina, and Porto Azzurro, special fish dishes are available, such as squid with chard, stuffed sardines, and black cabbage with anchovies. The Capoliveri wine, grown on particularly mineral-rich soil, is highly recommended to pair with these dishes. Elban cuisine is currently rediscovering the aromatic wild herbs and plants. Cooked wild garlic in a soup with broad beans and eggs is very tasty, and the bitter Reichardie and dandelion are often used for salads. For a delicious breakfast in your accommodation, whether a holiday home or villa, try the Elban honey with extraordinary flavors such as chestnut or eucalyptus. If you don't want to prepare your meals yourself in your holiday home or affordable apartment, try the excellent restaurant La Taverna dei Poeti on Via Roma in Capoliveri, where a different fish is on the menu every day. On the beach of Innamorata, you can also enjoy excellent island cuisine at Conte Domingo.
Capoliveri not only offers panorama views but also a beautiful beach on the Golfo Stella
The Lido of Capoliveri is famous – the beach is easily accessible from your accommodation in Capoliveri, whether a budget holiday home, villa, or apartment. The beach is extensive with fine golden sand. On the left side, a rock wall separates the beach from a smaller and less visited sandy beach, Calanchiole beach. For families with children, Elba offers numerous outdoor activities such as sailing, horseback riding, and kayaking. The Acquario dell‘Elba is also worth a visit. Dozens of tanks display an extraordinary variety of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, and a small museum of Elba fauna is also included.
In the evenings, many theatre performances for children are organized on the various village squares or in the theatres on the island of Elba.
Your holiday apartment in Capoliveri is surrounded by unspoiled nature
(Almost) nothing is more beautiful on Elba than nature! Due to the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago, the waters and small bays in front of Capoliveri are protected, which is why there are many species-rich diving spots.
The national park covers an area of over 600 km² between Livorno and Monte Argentario with its seven islands. The diversity of the landscapes is impressive: along the coast shaped by the sea, cliffs and caves alternate with protected small beaches, a colorful floral splendor covers the rocks, and defensive towers. The slopes of Monte Capanne on the island of Elba are covered by mixed forests with centuries-old yew trees.
The sea surrounding the island is home to all the typical living beings of the Golfo Stella. Various species of dolphins live here, and occasionally even sperm whales, fin whales, and monk seals are sighted.