The Seaside

For those who feel no holiday is complete without getting sand in their navel, the Tuscan beaches are really something else and not far from Vercenni.

Castello Dell Pescaia
Almost out of a Fellini movie, the beaches that surround this little hill town are covered in blue and white sun loungers, while the quite excellent restaurants that lead onto the beach serve a wonderful selection of fresh fish dishes to die for.

La Steroaia
Backing onto the nature reserve of Maremma between Piombino and Follonica is this marvellous beach where there is very little apart from dunes and sand, so take a packed lunch and plenty of bottled water.

Elba
Just a few hours car journey and a two-hour ferry away from Vercenni, the island of Elba comprises hundreds of small and beautiful beaches that make up its 150 km of coastline. The ferries leave every half hour in peak season and it's best to find a hotel and stay a few days.

Ferry from Piombinio near Livorno - Ferry operators Toremar Tel: 0586 896 113 on Elba: Calata Italia 23
Tel: (+39) 0565 918080.


Hotels

Villa Ottone
A 4-star 19th Century villa on the beach with a tennis court and garden
Ottone Tel: 0565 933042

La Voce De Mare
A 2-star hotel on the beach at Naregno
Tel: (+39) 0565 068455

L'Ape Elbana
The oldest hotel on the island that entertained the guests of Napoleon.
Salita de Medici Tel: (+39) 0565933042


Where To Eat in Elba

There are many seafood restaurants on Elba but as the staff change with the seasons best ask at your hotel for a recommendation. However here are few ideas.

La Ferrigna
Very popular, with great seafood such as stuffed roast fish.
Piazza Della Republica 22. Portoferraio
Tel: (+39) 0565 914219

Ciasso
A very good but expensive restaurant that serves up Elban specialities.
Via Nazario Sauro 20. Capoliveri
Tel: (+39) 0565 9678709

Rendezvous
Excellent crustacea and baked potato filled with seafood.
Piazza dell Vittorio. Marciana Marina
Tel: (+39) 0565 99251