Making the most of Portoferraio Elba
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
The dock is in the middle of town at the bottom of the impressive Fortezze Medicee. To the left, as you leave your ship, is the central business district and ferry docks; to the right, as you round the bottom of the Fortezze, is the marina with the yachts and upscale shops and many restaurants and cafes.
Portoferraio is very walkable.
Plenty of taxis available.
Overview picture of Portoferraio. Your ship will dock at the bottom left in front of the fort.
Napoleon was banished to the island and both of his homes (summer & winter) are available to tour. You can hike, bicycle, swim or walk around the plaza at night with the locals. Incredible beauty - many small towns set on hilltops. Many castles. Flowers galore and the interior is full of old, little viewed churches.