Elba is one of seven Tuscan Archipelago islands in the Mediterranean.
Adequate roads make touring relatively easy.
Portoferraio a 16th-century walled city lies in the middle of the northern shore. From Portoferraio take the cable car up the mountain to the Villa of San Martino Napoleon s summer residence which has artifacts and displays on his life and a great view as well. Up to a week could be spent on the island touring snorkeling and relaxing. The island is so overcrowded during summer however that water shortages often occur. Here, the beauties awarded by nature to the 147 kilometers of Thyrrenean coast nearly Tuscany have been preserved.