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Elba

Island · Tuscany, 🇮🇹 Italy
Area 222 km²
Time zone Europe/Rome
Elba

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Top Beaches of Elba

Elba's top beaches showcase a variety of coastal landscapes, from fine white sands and crystal-clear waters to secluded coves protected by natural land formations. The list includes well-equipped beaches with bars and watersports, alongside unique naturist spots that offer privacy and tranquility amid Mediterranean scenery.

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Historic Treasures of Elba

Discover Elba Island's historic landmarks including medieval fortresses perched on cliffs, archaeological museums housing artifacts from 800 BC to Roman times, and centuries-old churches showcasing Roman Pisa architectural style. The list features active and decommissioned lighthouses that guided maritime navigation and coastal towers built for defense and observation, reflecting Elba’s strategic importance through the ages.

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Historic Churches of Elba

Explore historically and architecturally significant churches and sanctuaries on Elba Island, featuring stunning frescoes, ancient Romanesque styles, and notable pilgrimage sites. This collection includes 13th-century Roman Pisa architecture, 16th and 17th-century churches adorned with frescoes, and sacred sites that reflect the island's rich religious heritage.

9 places

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 4°–14°
  • 8° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 3°–14°
  • 8° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 8°) · extremes 5°–15°
  • 9° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 14°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 9°–17°
  • 12° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 15°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 12°–22°
  • 15° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 23° (feels like 22°) · extremes 16°–26°
  • 19° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 19°–28°
  • 22° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 27 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 25°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 26° · extremes 20°–28°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 25 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 26°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 16°–25°
  • 19° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 24°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 13°–22°
  • 16° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 21°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 11°) · extremes 8°–19°
  • 13° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 7°) · extremes 5°–15°
  • 10° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F / Type L
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Italian
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+39
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Tours & Activities

Biodola Beach
Drive
Spiaggia di Capo Bianco
Walk
Spiaggia della Padulella

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