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Elba Island: what you need to know before taking a holiday on Elba
Here are our tips to make the most of your trip, including climate and beaches!
A holiday on an island is always a magical experience: the charm of the sea is more powerful than that of a mere seaside resort.
The Island of Elba is no exception and so are its inhabitants, its cuisine, its climate, and its beaches feature an extraordinary mix of Tuscan and island life.
For this reason - and because at Rosselba we care about your holidays - we want to give you some advice on how to plan a holiday on our island and in our camping village.
Scattered advice and small tips to get you organized and to depart already in love with our beautiful Elba.
Our advice is to book the ferry always in advance so as not to pay unnecessarily high prices and to have all the departure times available to be able to choose the one that is most convenient for your trip. Do not forget that Rosselba has an arrangement with several shipping companies and that after booking with us you will receive a discount code to apply to the ferry fare.
Just as with an airport boarding, it is also necessary to arrive at least 40 minutes, to one hour in advance, in order to take a ferry. Obviously, as with all travel and boarding, a valid identity document is needed, which must be presented together with the boarding pass at check-in.
If you suffer from seasickness, there are effective remedies that you can request at the pharmacy and some tricks that are worth trying. Choose a spot outdoors and stare at a fixed point in the distance, such as the horizon or the mainland, it is advisable to take the trip on a full stomach, having eaten something savoury and solid, always keeping it light.
Wind is also a feature of this island, which is not too extensive, so it is rather easy and fast to travel from one side to the other to find a beach sheltered from the wind and enjoy a day by the sea without being disturbed by the currents.
The rains are scarce and from April to November it almost never rains. This makes Elba a paradise for holidays during the low season: enjoy the first hot days of April and May to go trekking, mountain biking, diving or any other outdoor sport; end of the summer in September and even October, when temperatures drop slightly but the sea water is still pleasant for the last baths of the season.
If you are wondering what to pack, long clothing is always recommended, both for the ferry trip and for more breezy evenings, while during the day you can show off your favourite summer clothes until the autumn!
Rubber shoes for stony beaches: to walk without squirming on the pebble beaches we recommend rubber shoes to protect your feet, to be worn even while bathing ... not only for children!
Mask, fins and snorkel: the sea of Elba is as transparent as the water of a swimming pool; if you want to enjoy the schools of fish that are hiding among the rocks or who will come to swim around you with curiosity, we recommend that you wear at least a mask or a pair of goggles because the spectacle that you will find underwater will be really beyond all expectations.
Watch out for sea urchins: always pay attention to the many sea urchins that you may encounter while swimming among the rocks. Watch out for where you are going!
Plan with the weather in mind: when you decide which beach to visit in the morning, always keep the wind in mind! So, with the weather in mind, choose beaches on the southern side on mistral days and the northern coast in case of Sirocco.
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The Island of Elba is no exception and so are its inhabitants, its cuisine, its climate, and its beaches feature an extraordinary mix of Tuscan and island life.
For this reason - and because at Rosselba we care about your holidays - we want to give you some advice on how to plan a holiday on our island and in our camping village.
Scattered advice and small tips to get you organized and to depart already in love with our beautiful Elba.
Plan for the ferry
To get to the Island of Elba, ferries depart from the port of Piombino and arrive mostly in Portoferraio. The departures have a frequency of about one every 30 minutes and the journey takes on average 1 hour and a half, depending on the company and the type of boat.Our advice is to book the ferry always in advance so as not to pay unnecessarily high prices and to have all the departure times available to be able to choose the one that is most convenient for your trip. Do not forget that Rosselba has an arrangement with several shipping companies and that after booking with us you will receive a discount code to apply to the ferry fare.
Just as with an airport boarding, it is also necessary to arrive at least 40 minutes, to one hour in advance, in order to take a ferry. Obviously, as with all travel and boarding, a valid identity document is needed, which must be presented together with the boarding pass at check-in.
If you suffer from seasickness, there are effective remedies that you can request at the pharmacy and some tricks that are worth trying. Choose a spot outdoors and stare at a fixed point in the distance, such as the horizon or the mainland, it is advisable to take the trip on a full stomach, having eaten something savoury and solid, always keeping it light.
Climate and weather
The climate on the Island of Elba is heavenly: the classic maritime climate typical of the Mediterranean islands, with mild winters, hot springs and summers that are never scorching hot.Wind is also a feature of this island, which is not too extensive, so it is rather easy and fast to travel from one side to the other to find a beach sheltered from the wind and enjoy a day by the sea without being disturbed by the currents.
The rains are scarce and from April to November it almost never rains. This makes Elba a paradise for holidays during the low season: enjoy the first hot days of April and May to go trekking, mountain biking, diving or any other outdoor sport; end of the summer in September and even October, when temperatures drop slightly but the sea water is still pleasant for the last baths of the season.
If you are wondering what to pack, long clothing is always recommended, both for the ferry trip and for more breezy evenings, while during the day you can show off your favourite summer clothes until the autumn!
Beach mission
The beaches of the Island of Elba are our passion, read our article if for some reason you missed it. In order to enjoy them at their best here are some tips to be followed.Rubber shoes for stony beaches: to walk without squirming on the pebble beaches we recommend rubber shoes to protect your feet, to be worn even while bathing ... not only for children!
Mask, fins and snorkel: the sea of Elba is as transparent as the water of a swimming pool; if you want to enjoy the schools of fish that are hiding among the rocks or who will come to swim around you with curiosity, we recommend that you wear at least a mask or a pair of goggles because the spectacle that you will find underwater will be really beyond all expectations.
Watch out for sea urchins: always pay attention to the many sea urchins that you may encounter while swimming among the rocks. Watch out for where you are going!
Plan with the weather in mind: when you decide which beach to visit in the morning, always keep the wind in mind! So, with the weather in mind, choose beaches on the southern side on mistral days and the northern coast in case of Sirocco.
With these simple and essential tips your holiday on Elba will be very well planned and - we hope - without unforeseen surprises.
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Well Managed and Manicured Campsite
Well Managed and Manicured Campsite
Large Family Campsite 15 mins from Portoferraio on the Isle of Elba. The site sits in a steeply side valley covered in a lush woodland providing huge amounts of shade and cover over all the pitches. A mix of camping pitches, camper and motorhomes pitches and lodges plus other facilities including large pool with slides, children’s pool, restaurant, shop and tennis court. Programmes of activities are also available. There is also a little minibus which ferries people to the local stony beach about 500ms away and a programme of evening entertainment at the pool. Toilets (mainly European style) and showers are placed around the site and rarely busy. Cleaned regularly. Very popular with the Dutch and families with a well stocked shop and pleasant restaurant with inside and outside facilities.Main issues are that the campsite is very stepped sided so walking from the bottom to the top for older people or those with mobility issues and possibly young children unless in buggies. Getting the right pitch is worth some researchThe roads are steep and narrow so parking can be tricky and movement around the campsite for larger mh’s and camper vans needs care. Additionally access to your pitch can sometimes be tricky due to parking on the access roads.Finally the location is beautiful with a great view over the Bay and parts of Elba but there is no village or restaurants nearby to walk or promenade to in the evening without moving your vehicle. The nearest places, Portoferrairo or Porto Azurro are 15 mins drive or a taxi ride away.
ICooksey54 - 12-08-2019
Totally tropical trip
Totally tropical trip
We stayed here in a cabin/static caravan thing and it was great. The staff were Really great and could you get out site is arranged in a valley full of lush tropical vegetation with the entrance at the bottom in the middle surrounded by reception, the bar, the restaurant and the super market (good value). If I was staying there again, I’d go for the top end safari tents which have the best place on the site in that they are near the pool and have lovely view down the valley. The restaurant is ok, the bar is fine and serves good lunches but the pool with its slides is great. Elba has loads of amazing beaches with excellent snorkelling conditions. Be aware that many beaches are pebbles so take rubber shoes. We drove and stopped in Obernai, Lugano and near Parma before getting to the ferry. By the way get to the ferry on time or it will leave! Elba is amazing and we all loved it.
Wifeand3kids - 30-08-2018
Fabulous place, great for families
Fabulous place, great for families
We spent 10 days here (two adults and two children) in a Diamante bungalow. It was an excellent accommodation, fully equipped with all we needed, and very comfortable. Great view from the veranda, the breeze was constant and much welcomed (we also had A/C inside which in the heatwave we experienced was a life saver). The village is very safe, our two children (5 and 7) could easily go from the bungalow to the baby club without any concern. One other point of excellence is the staff that manages the entertainment: OUTSTANDING!! the girls in charge of the baby club (4-12 years old) were amazing, children loved it, they had many activities and the international aspect of the village made for a great mix of languages and culture. We will definitely go back! There is a mini market in the village, fully stocked with all you may need at very normal prices, but in any case a larger convenient store is only 5 min drive away. The only thing that is not super is perhaps the beach, it's a public one, not too far, it is quite small and the sea is not the best of Elba. We didn't mind that at all as we spent most of the time at the pools.
Franontheblog - 08-08-2018
Amazing family holiday
Amazing family holiday
We stayed in a Diamante and are a family of 4. Our pitch was ideal for us being close to the swimming pool and near the amenities of the campsite. We thoroughly enjoyed the lamination which was excellent for the kids. It was all very welcoming. I would come back again and recommend to other families.
ciarakeves - 15-08-2017
Most excellent place ever
Most excellent place ever
I've been a guest there for a week together with my family during the week across June and July 2020Everything was perfect since the beginning : welcoming ladies, amazingly green well cared place, super tasty restaurant (thanks Simona!) , funny kids entertainment (hey guys you really know your business!!!) , easy reaching comfortable beach, great beach bar (I'll never forget your sunset spritz or your shaken coffee) . We really enjoyed our stay I can't wait to visit back again next year
Silvia M - 06-07-2020