Making the most of Piombino
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Ships berth near the centre of town.
Piombino occupies the final section of the Etruscan Coast, which is considered to begin near Livorno, a hundred kilometres farther north. Of historical interest, in the early 1800s Napoleon Bonaparte gave Piombino to his sister, Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, who became regent of the Principality of Lucca and Piombino. The Princess of Piombino called the city "my little Paris", and her reign brought the town a period of great splendour. Built above the sea, Piombino has always served as a naval base. Its port now handles freight and operates as a marina. From Piombino's harbour, you can board one of the many ferries…
Getting around
Piombino is the departure port for the stunning island of Elba. Portoferraio is Elba's main harbour and receives most ferries serving the island.
Money
The currency is the Euro.
Opening Hours and
Most Italian shops and businesses operate Monday to Saturday from roughly 8am until 1pm, then from about 4pm to 7pm, though many close on Saturday afternoons and Monday mornings. Most towns nevertheless have a pasticceria open in the morning, while Sunday-afternoon trading is becoming more common in large cities and tourist centres in Livorno, Pisa and Florence.