With the ferryboat to Elba
Will you be taking the ferry to Elba soon? Maybe you will stay in one of our Villatents at Camping Village Casa dei Prati. We would like to tell you exactly how this works and what there is to do on Elba in this blog.
About Elba
With a surface area of 224 kilometres, Elba is Italy's third-largest island (Sicily and Sardinia). A total of about 31,000 people live on the island, of which about 12,000 live in the capital Portoferrario. Other major towns on Elba include Marciana Marina, Campo Nell'Elba, Capoliveri and Rio Marina. Elba also has a small airport Marina di Campo, but there are no direct flights from Schiphol and flying here is not cheap.
The ferry to Elba
The ferry to Elba departs from the coastal town of Piombino. From there, the ferry sails to Portoferraio, Elba's port. When booking accommodation, there are often opportunities for special offers on the ferry. For more information on booking the ferry, check the campsite's website.
Please note: you will be stuck with a date and time! If you do not know exactly what time you will arrive, you can also buy a ticket on the spot. If you arrive in Piombino, it is advisable to buy a ticket for the ferry immediately rather than driving all the way to the port. There are two providers for the ferry to Elba: Toremar and Moby. The price for the ferry depends on the number of people you are travelling with and the size of the car.
What to do on Elba
Elba is also considered a forgotten gem... it is the largest island in the Tuscan archipelago. The island boasts stunning nature, impressive mountains and a beautiful coastline. The island lends itself perfectly to activities such as water sports, hiking, cycling and mountain biking. You can also take a cable car to the top of Monte Capanne, where you can enjoy breathtaking views. The sea water is azure blue and is perfect for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts. There are several places on the island where you can dive under supervision.
Camping Casa dei Prati
On the beautiful island of Elba, you can stay in a Villatent at Camping Village Casa dei Prati. Camping Village Casa dei Prati is located in Lacona Bay, about 10 minutes' walk from the beach. The campsite has a fine outdoor pool, where fanatical aqua gym lessons are also given in high season. It is a quiet, fine campsite where you can stay in a Villatent Outback or a Villatent Wood.
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