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Explore Elba

Elba is the biggest island of the Tuscan Archipelago and the third largest in Italy after Sardinia and Sicily. 

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBy-Eg9D7M4

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The official language is Italian.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC-05:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 15.00 € (R295.94), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 50.00 € (R986.48).
Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 4.50 € (R87.39).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 5.00 € (R98.65) and 1.38 € (R27.23) per kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
A public bus service is available on the Island. From June to September the Marebus beach service is also brought on. A bus Elbacard allows you to travel anywhere on all the CTT urban and suburban lines on the Island of Elba, valid either for 1 day or for 6 days. The one-day ticket costs 10 euros (R192,83) and a 6 day one costs 25 euros (R482.06).

Things to do in Elba

The top attractions to visit in Elba Island are Sant,Andrea Beach, Spiaggia di Sansone, Grande Traversata Elbana, Spiaggia di Barabarca, Spiaggia di Ortano. You can also visit some wonderful beaches on Napoleon Island and visit an iron mine. Also try limoncino, Elban wine and cacciucco.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • Tetanus
  • Ditherier
  • Pertussis
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Camera
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to Elba need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.