Portoferraio Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Portoferraio Old Town
Popular places to visit
Forte Falcone
You can learn about the history of Portoferraio with a stop at Forte Falcone. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Castello del Volterraio
Learn about the local history of Portoferraio when you spend time at Castello del Volterraio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Palazzina dei Mulini
You can study the exhibits at Palazzina dei Mulini, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Portoferraio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Forte Stella
After visiting Forte Stella, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portoferraio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Villa Romana della Linguella
Learn about the local history of Portoferraio when you spend time at Villa Romana della Linguella. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
The Napoleonic Residences National Museum
You can study the exhibits at The Napoleonic Residences National Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portoferraio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Activities
Private Open Water Diver Course plus Underwater Scooter in Cable
Our pick of the best Portoferraio Old Town Hotel Deals
Hotel Plaza
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Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Isola Verde
Elba Vibe Smart Hotel
Residenza Sant'Anna del Volterraio
Our stay at this hotel was truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, everything felt warm and welcoming. The setting is peaceful and picturesque, the hotel itself is spotless and beautifully maintained, and the staff are simply lovely. The reception team greeted us with genuine warmth and helpfulness, ...
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025
Hotel Baia Imperiale
The hotel was great, you can reach the beautiful Cavoli beach in five minutes using stairs that start directly from the hotel. Breakfast was really good as well. Just the transportation service to other beaches should be improved, times are not reliable.
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Hotel Hermitage
The hotel is in a great location and has an excellent private, sandy beach. Rooms are very clean and spacious and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
