Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored
Portoferraio curves around a natural harbour on the northern coast of Elba. White buildings climb the hillsides beneath the gaze of ancient fortresses. Napoleon spent his first exile here, and his presence lingers in the Villa dei Mulini and the Villa San Martino. Ferries from the mainland arrive daily, disgorging travellers eager to explore the […]
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Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored
Rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive groves stretch toward medieval hilltop towns, their silhouettes unchanged since the Renaissance. Tuscany offers luxury of a particular kind: the luxury of space, of silence, of time slowed to the pace of the seasons. Private villas with infinity pools overlook valleys where cypress trees line ancient gravel roads. […]
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Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored
The ferry arrives at a harbor painted in pastel yellows and soft terracottas. Giglio is small enough that you can feel the scale of the surrounding sea pressing in from every side. Steep vineyards climb the hillsides above the port, and wild rosemary grows along the stone walls that divide the terraces. There are no […]
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Updated June 19, 2026 by europeexplored
Updated: May 23, 2020 | By Claire | More Elba is one of the most beautiful islands of Italy with crystal clear water. It is the third largest island of Italy – after Sicily and Sardinia. Its capital city is Portoferraio which is the largest city of Elba. The island is situated about 20km west […]
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