Here where the green of the Mediterranean scrub fades into the blue of the sea rises our resort Tenuta delle Ripalte, in the Elba Island and onCosta dei Gabbiani. A shelter away from the hustle and bustle and close to the sky, where time stands still and follows the slow pace of nature, where the red-rust land nurtures century-old pines and precious vineyards.
Tenuta delle Ripalte lies 9 km from the inhabited center of Capoliveri on Monte Calamita (Mount Calamita) and can be reached after 4 kilometers of white road, a picturesque path that precedes your arrival in this special place, a quiet shelter only the most untouched nature can give.
The landscape is unique, with spectacular stretches of beaches, coves, natural bays, roads and trails to be travelled like a journey in the journey leading to so many enchanting places.
At Tenuta delle Ripalte Resort in the Elba Island you will find several accommodation options in luxury villas, farmsteads with apartments, timeless rooms at the hotel inside the 19th century manor villa and glamping facilities for those who love 360-degree natural adventures.
We spent two weeks at Tenuta della Ripalte with our kids aged 15 and 12. We were a little unsure wether we should book because of some of the comments. And yes, it is a winding and dusty road leading ...
Perfect for a holiday with teenagers
We spent two weeks at Tenuta della Ripalte with our kids aged 15 and 12. We were a little unsure wether we should book because of some of the comments. And yes, it is a winding and dusty road leading to the Tenuta and down to the beaches, which can be scary in parts but it brings you to a wonderful location that is an outdoor sport heaven. The accommodation was absolutely fine, clean and although we didn't have air condition it was not too hot, because there was always a little bit of wind. My kids loved the freediving with Michele (if you like the water, this is a pretty unique opportunity), we did two mountain bike tours with Davide (absolutely book with guide - not that more expensive and you learn a lot), played tennis (yes, availability of the courts is not ideal, but we just played really early when it was nice and cool), table tennis, went riding and it's a runners paradise. It would have been a five star rating but we were not so impressed with the food offering in the restaurant - especially for vegetarians there is not much choice and no flexibility. The staff is lovely though and the view stunning. The culinary highlight however was dinner at Cala Nova which is part of the Tenuta. The food was simply AMAZING and Christophe was a wonderful host!
Perfect for a holiday with teenagers
Perfect for a holiday with teenagers