Elba island
What to see on Elba Island?
Elba, beauty and
sustainability
Elba and the Tuscan archipelago are working on a sustainable future and quality tourism.
An island for every season.
The island's territory is characterized by its uniqueness, biodiversity, cultural and historical heritage and folk and food-and-wine traditions. Elba is the third largest Italian island. Every season, it offers an infinite array of possibilities for tourists, from the sea to the mountains. Thanks to the mild climate and unspoiled nature found on the island, you can breathe air of excellent quality.
An island for every season.
The island's territory is characterized by its uniqueness, biodiversity, cultural and historical heritage and folk and food-and-wine traditions. Elba is the third largest Italian island. Every season, it offers an infinite array of possibilities for tourists, from the sea to the mountains. Thanks to the mild climate and unspoiled nature found on the island, you can breathe air of excellent quality.
Nature
The environment is its real strength; it is a genuine and evocative place, able to offer high quality "farm to table" products. The rich and diverse flora offers unique scents and colors in every season. Its geological diversity is researched and studied by scientists from all over the world. A crossroads of Mediterranean peoples and traditions, the National Park preserves and values the territory in its entirety.
History
Historic cultural sites chart human migrations since the Neolithic period. The Etruscans exploited the inexhaustible wealth of this territory, with the island's first iron mines dating back to the 8th century BC. The iron and granite mining industry has continued over the centuries and can be witnessed today by the many visitable sites. One the other hand, we owe the winemaking tradition, still carried on today, to the ancient Romans. One of the most famous Roman authors, Pliny the Elder, called Elba "the island of Good Wine."
Sustainable tourism: our commitment to Elba Island
Tenuta delle Ripalte is located within the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, a protected area of outstanding natural beauty. The property complies with the environmental protection principles promoted by the Park and the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas (CETS), and is actively involved in initiatives that promote a model of hospitality that respects the environment and the local area.
