Campo nell'Elba: Trails, Beaches and Island History

Campo nell'Elba combines coastline, trails and island history. The Sentiero Elba No. 139 circular trail begins and ends in Marina di Campo. Its circular route provides a clear reference point for planning a day of hiking.

Trails between Coast and Granite

The Via dei Ginepri leads from Seccheto to Marina di Campo and partly follows the Vie del Granito network. This network leads to ancient granite structures and prehistoric archaeological sites. When hiking, this combines a route between Seccheto and Marina di Campo with historic points of interest in the granite network. Near Monte Poro there are structures from the Second World War. Alongside ancient granite structures and prehistoric archaeological sites, this also provides a specific connection to more recent military history.

Those who wish to take historical themes into account when hiking can note the granite structures, prehistoric archaeological sites and structures near Monte Poro as separate points of focus.

Beaches in the Immediate Vicinity

The beaches Spiaggia di Marina Di Campo, La Galenzana, Spiaggia di Fonza and Spiaggia di Cavoli are located in the immediate vicinity of Campo nell'Elba. This provides four specific destinations in the surroundings for days by the sea.

When planning a day by the sea, the four destinations can serve as a separate focus alongside the trails and historic sites.

Pianosa as a Separate Excursion Focus

On Pianosa, visitors can move freely around the village, including Cala Giovanna beach, the island's only bathing area. The Catacombs of Pianosa are located in the eastern part of the island within the village of Pianosa; they comprise around 700 tombs carved into the local stone. Cala Giovanna beach and the catacombs therefore represent two different destinations within the context of the village and island.

Pianosa adds an independent island setting to the connection with Elba. A daily shipping service operated by the Aquavision ferry company connects Marina di Campo on Elba with Pianosa. For planning purposes, Marina di Campo on Elba is therefore the specific departure point for the connection.

Historic Traces around Campo nell'Elba

The Church of San Niccolò in San Piero in Campo was built on the remains of an ancient Roman temple. The Villa di San Martino palace is located in the surroundings of Campo nell'Elba. The Museo Nazionale delle Residenze Napoleoniche dell'isola d'Elba is also located in the surroundings of Campo nell'Elba.

The Museo Civico Archeologico e Fortezza Pisana is located in the same area. Those interested in cultural history can regard the church, the palace and the museums as different historic destinations.

Places in Campo nell'Elba: Marina Di Campo, Fetovaia and Cavoli.

Other places on Elba: Rio Marina, Portoferraio, Marciana, Porto Azzurro and Capoliveri.

More about the island: Elba.