Elba Occidentale

West side of the #IsleOfElba, the best one!
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[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

Marciana Marina is called #piccolaMarsiglia ("little Marseille"), for its characteristic features of a seaside community, quite active and industrious in its port and refined in its Neoclassical Empire style architecture.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

#SantaChiara is the Saint Patron of the village of Marciana Marina. She is commemorated with beautiful fireworks on the 12th of August.
These are the most beautiful fireworks you can see on the Isle of Elba. They overshadow the other villages of the island for one night.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

The #western side of the Isle of Elba consists of the municipalities of Campo nell'Elba, Marciana, and Marciana Marina. Including La Paolina beach @CentralElba.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

If football is all about #passion for you, and not about money and fame, you really should watch a game of #ASDMarcianaMarina and #ASDCampese in their sports fields. It's not Anfield but it's the very essence of football.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

A lot of #events and shows take place in the villages of Western Elba almost everyday during summer. Simply walking through the villages you'll come across many types of entertainment, no need to plan! #NotteBianca and #FluoColorSummerFestival are two examples.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

Whether you are looking for a luxury #hotel, a peaceful #apartment or a #campsite surrounded by nature, in the west side of the Isle of Elba you'll have a wide choice of accommodations.

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If you like #trekkings, don't leave Elba without making the excursion Marciana Marina-Sant'Andrea. You will be fascinated by scenic views of the sea and the relaxing sounds of nature.
This track is 13 km long and it takes 5 hours to finish it.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

Whether you love to spend a wild night in a club or in a bar with live music, Marina di Campo is the perfect place for you. #TinelloClub is an open-air club where you can enjoy techno music till dawn; #GianninoLiveMusic will offer you high quality nights, with high quality bands.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

If you are a lover of the underwater life, you can't miss the #AcquarioDellElba in Marina di Campo. It is considered one of the most complete existent Mediterranean aquariums. It's a must for adults and children!

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Access to Pianosa was forbidden until 2011 due to the prison. This restriction kept intact the natural beauty of the "flat island". For this reason, nowadays not more than 250 people per day can visit Pianosa.

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The island of #Pianosa is part of the municipality of Campo nell'Elba. It's famous because its territory is completely flat. Pianosa is also known as "the island of the exiles" because a maximum security prison was operational here from 1856 to 2011.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

The island of #Pianosa is part of the municipality of Campo nell'Elba. It's famous because its territory is completely flat. Pianosa is also known as "the island of the exiles" because a maximum security prison was operational here from 1856 to 2011.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

#SanPiero and #SantIlario are very close and similar medieval villages. From there you can make a jump back in time and enjoy the view on the Gulf of Marina di Campo and on the island of Montecristo.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

The sea in the village of #SantAndrea is the clearest you will ever see! You can't enjoy these shades of blue anywhere else!

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You can easily taste Fonte Napoleone water during your stay on the Isle of Elba. Almost every restaurant throughout the island serves it for lunch or dinner!

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There is an important spring of water, near the village of Poggio, that flows from the valley of Mount Capanne. It's called #FonteNapoleone. The French emperor loved to make long stops around this area and to drink this water during his exile on the Isle of Elba.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

There is an important spring of water, near the village of Poggio, that flows from the valley of Mount Capanne. It's called #FonteNapoleone. The French emperor loved to make long stops around this area and to drink this water during his exile on the Isle of Elba.

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

#MarcianaMarina is the smallest municipality on the Isle of Elba. It's also one of the smallest in Italy, but don't underestimate it. Some of the most picturesque spots on the island are here!

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

The #wreck of the Elviscott, a boat that sank near Pomonte in 1972, is now a very popular tourist destination for those who love sea excursions.

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If you want to discover every corner of the Isle of Elba the best solution is to #rent a car or a scooter. There are several rental companies that offer a wide range of vehicles. If you want to have extra fun you can also contact a motor dinghy rental!

[Elba Occidentale @western_elba]

The Isle of Elba is characterized by a Mediterranean #climate, with rainy but mild winters, hot summers and high humidity level throughout the year.
The sea has a big influence by retaining the summer heat and releasing it during winter.

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#Procchio beach is about 1 km. It's one of the longest and most beautiful beaches of the Isle of Elba.