Three days on Elba Island: beaches, hiking and history

Elba Island, a pearl of the Tuscan Archipelago, is not only a natural paradise known for its sandy beaches, white pebble coves and lush, mountainous terrain, but it is also a landscape that has been shaped by diverse cultures and peoples since antiquity, each having left a trace of their journey through this land.

Here is a three-day itinerary to discover the varying features of the island, from the sea to the mountains, passing through old mines and Napoleon-era villas.