Top 15 things to do and attractions in Rio Marina

Great beach on Elba. Nice and soft shiny sand with iron elements. In water, it looks like in fairy tale

My favorite beach on this side of the island as we are close to Rio Marina. Big, lots of parking, rocks of course but some mix of sand. Easy to find and always a spot to plant the umbrella and spend the day.

Beautiful beach with soft decent and great views.

We watched the sunrise on the beach, it was beautiful.

Expensive places, broken beach beds, equipment that makes people allergic.

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Nice small beach.

(Translated by Google) Very nice small you go down on foot not for disabled and at 4pm it goes into the shade beautiful water ❤️ (Original) Molto carina piccola si scende a piedi non per disabili e alle 16 va in ombra acqua bellissima ❤️

(Translated by Google) A lovely, quiet beach very close to Rio Marina but separated by a rocky coast. Access is via a paved road closed to traffic. Descend to a nature trail along a short dirt path with a few awkward steps. Relatively private, with no facilities; gravel and a few rocks below the overhang provide shade. The water is very clear. The gray-white rock strata contrast beautifully with the wind-worn scrub. A majestic pine tree towers over the cliff to the right and seems ready to dive into the sea. (Original) Spiaggetta carina e tranquilla vicinissima a Rio Marina ma separata da costa rocciosa. Accesso da strada asfaltata chiusa sl transito. Scendere all'altezza di un cartellone naturalistico per breve sentierino sterrato con qualche scomodo scalino . Piuttosto riservata, senza servizi; ghiaino e qualche scoglio sotto strapiombo che consente riparo dal sole, acqua molto limpida, stratificazioni rocciose bianco grige che fanno da contrasto con la macchia lavorata dal vento, un maestoso pino sovrasta la parete a destra e sembra che stia per tuffarsi nel mare .

(Translated by Google) Beautiful beach, with an easy three-minute downhill trail. We positioned ourselves on the rocks to the right of the beach. The water is clean and clear, and you can dive from the rocks. (Original) Spiaggia bellissima, con sentiero in facile discesa di 3 minuti. Noi ci siamo messi sulle rocce alla destra della spiaggia. Acqua pulita e trasparente, con possibilità di tuffarsi dalle rocce.

(Translated by Google) An open-air aquarium. Isolated, with few people. Spectacular, crystal-clear water, where you can observe almost all types of fish. Ideal for snorkelers like us. I recommend bringing lunch or snacks, as "fortunately" there are no facilities. (Original) Un acquario a cielo aperto . Isolata , con poche persone . Un’acqua spettacolare, cristallina , dove poter osservare quasi tutti i tipi di pesci . Ideale per chi come noi pratica snorkeling. Consiglio di portarsi pranzo o merdena, in quanto “ fortunatamente “ sprovvista di servizi .

(Translated by Google) A beautiful cove, shade begins to form at 4 p.m. The water is amazing. Access to the beach is via a small path next to a sign with a map of Elba Island. (Original) Caletta bellissima, alle 16 inizia ad esserci ombra. Acqua pazzesca. L'accesso alla spiaggia è un sentiero piccolo e si trova accanto al cartello con la cartina dell'isola d'Elba

(Translated by Google) We wanted to go to this beach because we'd seen very positive reviews and because we appreciate more isolated and wild coves. Unfortunately, the water was rough and the waves made it impossible to get in, as you risk hitting some rocks, so we didn't stay. However, I imagine this beach's charm is even greater when the water is calm and the weather is nice. The walk to get there is short but involves some uncomfortable steps. The cove is very small, so if it's crowded, you might not find space for an umbrella and towels. There are no services. (Original) Volevamo andare a questa spiaggia perché abbiamo visto delle recensioni molto positive e perché apprezziamo le calette più isolate e selvagge. Purtroppo l’acqua era mossa e le onde rendevano impossibile accedere all’acqua, poiché si rischiava di sbattere su alcuni scogli, quindi non siamo rimasti. Immagino tuttavia che il fascino di questa spiaggia renda molto di più quando l’acqua è calma e c’è bel tempo. Il percorso per arrivarci è breve a piedi ma con degli scalini scomodi. La caletta è molto piccola quindi se c’è gente si potrebbe non trovare posto per ombrellone e asciugamani. Non ci sono servizi.

A place full of history immersed in the beautiful Elba landscape. The church nearby (eremo) is renovated but it's worth a visit. You must leave your car in a small parking 300 m away and reach the botanical garden on foot. The garden is a splendid sample of Elba flora, they also produce honey of all sorts.

It was autumn so wasn’t much to see, shouldn’t be full price off peak season.

Well worth a visit if you're interested in the local flora. All specimens are clearly labelled. Some are quite unusual and quirky.

Beautiful garden located in a very quiet and peaceful area. A big thanks to all the volounteers taking care of the place.

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(Translated by Google) A small, charming botanical garden focusing on the flora of the Tuscan Archipelago. It's very interesting to observe the island's typical plants and appreciate their aromas as you discover them one by one. The hermitage is easily reached on foot from Rio nell'Elba in about 20-30 minutes, but there's also parking just steps from the entrance. In addition to the plants on display, the €5 entrance fee is more than worth it for the location and the view. Highly recommended! (Original) Piccolo orto botanico molto suggestivo incentrato sulla flora dell'Arcipelago Toscano. Molto interessante osservare le piante tipiche dell'isola e apprezzarne gli aromi scoprendole una ad una. L'eremo è facilmente raggiungibile a piedi da Rio nell'Elba in circa 20-30 minuti ma offre anche un parcheggio a pochi passi dall'ingresso. Oltre alle piante presenti, il costo di 5€ viene anche ampiamente ripagato dalla location e dal panorama. Assolutamente consigliato!

(Translated by Google) 🌿 A botanical gem in the heart of Elba: the Elbano Herb Garden If you find yourself in or around Rio Marina, a visit to the Elbano Herb Garden is an experience that reconnects you with the nature, history, and culture of the Tuscan Archipelago. This enchanting botanical garden, located next to the Hermitage of Santa Caterina, is much more than a simple vegetable garden: it is a living museum, a place of peace and contemplation, and a tribute to Mediterranean biodiversity. 🌸 What makes the Elbano Herb Garden special? - It hosts rare and endemic species of Elba, cultivated with care and passion. - It is divided into eleven thematic sections, including the Mediterranean scrub, the pergola of traditional vines, and the labyrinth of medicinal plants. - The architectural structure, designed by renowned Italian architects, integrates perfectly with the landscape and spirituality of the place. - It is the result of a collaboration between botanists, volunteers, and artists, who have transformed it into a high-level cultural and scientific center. 🌞 A sensory and cultural experience Walking along the garden's paths means immersing yourself in the scents of rosemary and lavender, discovering ancient ethnobotanical traditions, and being inspired by the simple and authentic beauty of Elba's flora. It's the ideal place for those who love nature, photography, or simply seeking a quiet corner away from mass tourism. (Original) 🌿 Un gioiello botanico nel cuore dell’Elba: l’Orto dei Semplici Elbano Se ti trovi a Rio Marina o nei dintorni, una visita all’Orto dei Semplici Elbano è un’esperienza che ti riconnette con la natura, la storia e la cultura dell’Arcipelago Toscano. Questo incantevole giardino botanico, situato accanto all’Eremo di Santa Caterina, è molto più di un semplice orto: è un museo vivente, un luogo di pace e contemplazione, e un tributo alla biodiversità mediterranea. 🌸 Cosa rende speciale l’Orto dei Semplici? - Ospita specie rare ed endemiche dell’Elba, coltivate con cura e passione. - È suddiviso in undici sezioni tematiche, tra cui la macchia mediterranea, il pergolato dei vitigni tradizionali e il labirinto delle piante medicinali. - La struttura architettonica, progettata da celebri architetti italiani, si integra perfettamente con il paesaggio e la spiritualità del luogo. - È frutto di una collaborazione tra botanici, volontari e artisti, che lo hanno trasformato in un centro culturale e scientifico di alto livello. 🌞 Un’esperienza sensoriale e culturale Passeggiare tra i sentieri dell’orto significa immergersi nei profumi del rosmarino e della lavanda, scoprire antiche tradizioni etnobotaniche, e lasciarsi ispirare dalla bellezza semplice e autentica della flora elbana. È il posto ideale per chi ama la natura, la fotografia, o semplicemente cerca un angolo tranquillo lontano dal turismo di massa.

Buy your ticket in advance so you know when you can join the tour to the mine. The tour itself is OK. For me it was all about finding some specimens myself...and they are everywhere! For kids it'll be fun too. The ride back to town however is boring.

Was pretty cool tour, also mined some minerals to keep! sadly our guide didnt speak english :c

Everything was well organized and clearly explained. We took the “by-jeep” mining experience and the driver and guide was very patiently explaining the sites in both Italian and English. Was very helpful for understanding the process and histories of the site. At the museum, staff was also very nice! I left my shoes on the jeep and they very actively helped get it back, quickly! Many thanks!

We have been to this small museum as family with 2 kids (3, 5) and payed 24 Euros for the tickets. We were welcomed very friendly and our kids got a small crystal stone. The museum is very small and the price therefore quiet high. A lot of the explanation is in Italian or English, so our kids were only able to listen to our explanations. All of the disolay cases were very high so we had always to lift the kids to offer them a look to the shown items and some of the display cases were just empty. The rest of the exhibition showed tools, dresses and working surrounding of a mine. I could imagine a more interactive concept. So from our prospective only something for interested kids who are already going to school and not for small kids. If you like to go to the close mine to find some crystals etc you need to reserve via call in advance.

A very informative, interesting and fun way to understand the rich mining history of Elba. Great family excursion.

On the website you can find different tours to the former mining area, the entrance fee for the museum before or after the tour is included. With our son, who is really interested in any kind of stone we decided to take the tour with the trenino. The road of the mine is dusty, so expect to get a little bit dirty while on the train. At several points an audio guide in Italian, English and German will explain some aspects of the history of mining or the abandoned machinery along the way. After about half an hour the tour will stop and everybody gets a hammer and a bag to collect stones on their own. This was the best part of the tour and it was fun watching all the kids and adults having fun finding pyrit/fools gold and other stones. The guide was very nice, helpful and so were the people at the reception at the museum. Although we did not ask for help he brought us a big chunk of pyrit, that was very appreciated. Thanks for this fun experience!

Great experience. You have the option between a train and a jeep. Train is more suitable for young kids and still good for the older ones. They bring you around the mines and give you a lot of interesting information. The audio on the train is not great, a bit covered by the noise of the train, but you can still get most of it. Translated in english and german. On the top of the hill you have a beautiful view and you can get fantastic photos. They also give you the chance to stop in one of the miner and dig to find minerals that you can bring home. The guide is very kind and provides a lot of interesting info. Great experience for kids and adults.

wonderful spot, lovely and quiet setting

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(Translated by Google) Beautiful pebble and sand beach, to reach it you have to walk along a path in the woods with stone steps. In August at 10am it is practically empty but slowly fills up. Crystal clear and fresh water, swimming in the morning is heaven, watch out for some small jellyfish 🪼 (Original) Bellissima spiaggia sassolini e sabbia, per raggiungerla bisogna percorrere un sentiero nel boschetto con scalini in pietra. In agosto alle 10 risulta praticamente vuota ma pian piano si riempie. Acqua cristallina e fresca, fare il bagno di mattina è un paradiso, attenzione a qualche piccola medusa 🪼

(Translated by Google) Beautiful beach, reachable via a steep but doable path (not suitable for people with reduced mobility), good for snorkelling once you leave the beach. In the afternoon almost entirely shaded. Parking along the street. (Original) Bellissima spiaggia, raggiungibile tramite un ripido sentiero ma fattibile (non adatta a persone con ridotta mobilità), buona per fare snorkeling una volta usciti dalla spiaggetta. Al pomeriggio ombreggiata quasi nella sua totalità. Parcheggio lungo la strada.

(Translated by Google) Somewhat secluded, very little visited, beautiful bay with seagrass meadows, from 2 p.m. with many shady spots. (Original) Etwas abgelegen, nur sehr wenig besucht, herrliche Bucht mit Seegraswiesen, ab 14:00 Uhr mit vielen schattigen Plätzen.

Nice place to see Cavo along the water. Beside the obviously great beaches, there are lots of gellaterias along the way for refreshment.

Pebble beach, backed with a lot of caffe‘s and restaurants.

This is very beautiful beach, very friendly for kids when entering the water, but water shoes are the must as the beach is stone. We spent here couple of hours really enjoying ourselves.

Clean water, beach bar, public toilets, plenty of space for all..

Great beach for relaxing on during the day! Not too crowded, but had clear water, many places nearby for drinks and food, and great views of the area.

Perfect for a relaxing day at the beach!

Gravel beach, crystal clear water with maestrale wind. The bottom of the sea glitters with hematite powder. Absolutely gorgeous.

Very nice, small beach with black sand and small stones, there is a small bar in the beach. Nice place.

Beautiful rocks and special sand with lots of iron in it. You drive up to the beach with the car. You can see mainland Italy from there -if you climb the rocks a bit. We were also almost alone there. The water was less clear because of the dark sand (and a little agitated sea). It was a nice beach to visit and see something different/ special, but for beautiful water with a nice sandy or pebbled beach, there are much nicer places on the island.

One of the nicest beaches on Elba, nice beach bar with good food owned by Anna and her son. Very relaxed atmosphere. Number of parking lots is limited.

Beautiful beach, nice bar. Their hamburger is delicious, with special bread. Bar owner are very kindly

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(Translated by Google) A very beautiful and well-kept beach with crystal-clear water. The place is perfect for snorkeling, as it is full of large submerged boulders covered in marine life. There is a small beach club with a very charming and decorated bar. (Original) Spiaggia molto bella e temuta bene con acqua cristallina. Il posto è perfetto per fare snorkeling dato che è pieno di grandi massi sommersi coperti di fauna e flora marina. È presente un piccolo stabilimento balneare con un baretto decorato e molto carino.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic, pristine beach, a wonderful encounter with nature, fantastic colors, stunning crystal-clear water, mixed seabed, black sand (no doubt due to the proximity of the now-disused iron quarries) mixed with pebbles and stones. Not crowded and very pleasant, easy access via a passable road, free parking right on the beach. Highly recommended!! (Original) Spiaggia Fantastica, incontaminata, incontro stupendo con la natura, colori fantastici, acqua stupenda cristallina, fondo misto, sabbia nera (sicuramente dovuto alla vicinanza delle cave di Ferro ormai dismesse) misto a ciottoli e sassolini. Poco affollata e ben vivibile, strada ben percorribile per raggiungerla, parcheggio libero proprio sul mare. Molto Consigliata!!

Beautiful, secluded and quiet cove with crystal blue water. One of the most beautiful we’ve seen in Elba thus far. Easy to get to, parking nearby with a cheeky kiosk too.

It's a nice rocky beach on a hidden path

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(Translated by Google) More beautiful in photos than in real life, the beach is microscopic but overall it's okay, but in September (Original) Più bella in foto che dal vivo, la spiaggia è microscopica ma nell' insieme ci si può stare, a settembre però

(Translated by Google) It's a small but charming cove with relatively few people and breathtaking tranquility, definitely worth a visit even if I must say there's little space on the beach itself. (Original) È una piccola ma affascinante cala con relativamente poche persone e una tranquillità mozzafiato, decisamente vale la pena andarci anche se devo dire c'è poco spazio sulla spiaggia in sé.

(Translated by Google) Virtually private cove. We were there on a Thursday in mid-July 2024 after a rainy morning. The beach is very small and can be easily reached from a car park near the kiosk in about 5 minutes on foot on the road (it seems like you are entering a private alley). The beach is gravel and was full of dry posidonia. The seabed also had a carpet of dry posidonia. Very sheltered from the wind. Crystal clear water as you can see from the photos (Original) Caletta praticamente privata. Siamo stati un giovedì di metà luglio 2024 dopo una mattinata di pioggia. La spiaggia é molto piccola e si raggiunge facilmente da un parcheggio vicino al chiosco in circa 5 minuti a piedi su strada (pare di entrare in un vicolo privato). La spiaggia é in ghiaietta ed era piena di poseidonia secca. Anche il fondale aveva un tappeto di poseidonia secca. Molto riparata dal vento. Acqua cristallina come si vede dalle foto

Beautiful, peaceful, Italian families with children, sea was warm, clear and clean. For a British couple this was a unique experience.

Perfekt for Naturelovers. Crystal clear water ❤️

We had the luck we were the first hour alone. One of the most beautiful beaches visited this year‼️

(Translated by Google) Luisi D'Angelo Beach. This small beach also stands out for its striking natural beauty. Nestled in a valley with lush vegetation, it offers an almost intimate atmosphere. The seabed is a mix of sand and stones, and it is well-sheltered. It is ideal for those who love wild, uncrowded beaches where nature reigns supreme. Here too, you won't find any services, which helps preserve its authentic, pristine appearance. This beach is the perfect choice for those who want to escape the crowds and immerse themselves in a seascape of rare beauty. Bring everything you need for the day and enjoy the serenity that only these hidden corners of Elba can offer. (Original) Spiaggia Luisi D'Angelo. Anche questa piccola spiaggia si distingue per la sua bellezza naturale suggestiva. Inserita in una valle con vegetazione rigogliosa, offre un'atmosfera quasi intima. Il fondo è un misto di sabbia e pietre, è ben riparata. È l'ideale per chi ama le spiagge selvagge e poco affollate, dove la natura è la protagonista indiscussa. Anche qui, non troverete servizi, il che contribuisce a preservarne l'aspetto autentico e incontaminato. Questa spiaggia è la scelta perfetta per chi desidera allontanarsi dalla folla e immergersi in un paesaggio marino di rara bellezza. Preparatevi a portare con voi tutto il necessario per la giornata, e godetevi la serenità che solo questi angoli nascosti dell'Elba sanno offrire.

(Translated by Google) Small beach, truly a corner of paradise for a few bathers given the size of the beach. It is accessed by following a path, first between some houses and then through the woods. I recommend shoes with good grip given the slope and the dry ground, but nothing too difficult to handle. There are no services on site and no equipped parking; you have to find it along the road. (Original) Piccola spiaggia , veramente un angolo di paradiso per pochi bagnanti data la dimensione della spiaggia . Si accede percorrendo un sentiero prima fra alcune case poi in mezzo alla boscaglia , consiglio scarpe con una buona aderenza visto la pendenza e la terra secca , ma nulla di nn affrontabile . Nessun servizio presente in loco e nessun parcheggio attrezzato , si deve trovare lungo la strada

(Translated by Google) A slice of paradise! A beautiful cove surrounded by greenery. To reach it, there's a ten-minute steep trail, so I recommend sneakers or rock shoes. The beach is pebbly, with a beautiful seabed filled with fish. You can park your car along the road; we weren't fined, and I don't think it's dangerous. Dogs are welcome. (Original) Angolo di paradiso! Una bella caletta immersa nel verde, per raggiungerla c'è un sentiero di dieci minuti scosceso perciò consiglio scarpe da ginnastica o da scoglio. Solo ciottoli un bel fondale con tanti pesci. Si può parcheggiare la macchina lungo la strada a noi non hanno fatto la multa, non penso ci sia pericolo. Cani ammessi.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful cove of sand and pebbles... Very enclosed and sheltered, clear water. It is accessed by a not too demanding path about 10 minutes in the middle of the greenery. On the road there are many private parking spaces indicated and few available.... I think that in high season it is almost impossible to park the car. (Original) Bella caletta di sabbia e sassolini... Molto racchiusa e riparata, acqua limpida. Si accede da un sentiero non troppo impegnativo circa 10 minuti in mezzo al verde. Sulla strada vi sono molti posti auto indicati privati e pochi disponibili.... credo che in alta stagione sia quasi impossibile sostare la macchina.

(Translated by Google) It's worth a visit. I took the bus from Rio Marina, where I'm staying, and arrived in 20 minutes. You get off the 117 at the Lavato stop—worth a visit—and then a 5-minute walk through the historic center of Rio nell'Elba leads to the panoramic square above the sports field. I descend the spiral stairs and find myself at the museum entrance, an open space set up with maps and texts, and an audio guide in Italian via QR code on your smartphone. Several display cases contain various mineral finds and artifacts related to the island. The archaeological section is well explained and was helpful in understanding Elba's geological formation. The ticket also includes the museum section in Rio Marina, which I have yet to visit. The staff—a young woman, whom I thank—was very kind and helpful. (Original) Una visita merita, ho preso l'autobus da Rio Marina dove alloggio ed in 20 min sono arrivato. Si scende dal 117 alla fermata dei Lavato - da visitare -i e poi in 5 min di camminata nel centro storico di Rio nell'Elba arrivo al piazzale panoramico sopra il campo sportivo. Scendo le scale a chiocciola ed eccomi all'ingresso del museo, un Open Space allestito con mappe e testi, audio guida in italiano attraverso il proprio smartphone via QR. Diverse tecche contengono vari reperti di minerali e manufatti relativi all'isola. La parte archeologica è bien spiegata e mi è stata utile per capire la formazione geologica dell'Elba. Il biglietto è comprensivo anche della parte museale presente a Rio Marina che devo ancora visitare. Il personale- una ragazza alche ringrazio - e stato molto gentile e disponibile.

(Translated by Google) Museum to visit, there is a lot about the Rinaldonian facies and a very competent guide who manages to involve visitors a lot not only from an archaeological point of view but also on the local reality of Elba and especially Riese. (Original) Museo da visitare, c'è molto sulla facies rinaldoniana ed una guida molto competente che riesce a coinvolgere molto i visitatori non solo sotto l'aspetto archeologico ma anche sulla realtà locale elbana e soprattutto Riese.

(Translated by Google) In the village of Rio, one of the most well-preserved and vibrant on Elba, this modern museum might clash with the historic urbanization, but it's actually very well integrated, playing on the slope so much so that it's invisible from the square. The museum exhibits in a large glass space beneath a terrace with a splendid panoramic view of the surrounding mining hills and the Piombino Channel. Visitors can see the sites where iron ore has been laboriously extracted and processed since ancient times. (Original) Nel paese di Rio, uno dei più ben conservati e vivi dell'Elba, questo museo dalla struttura moderna potrebbe stridere con l'urbanizzazione storica è invece molto ben inserito giocando sul dislivello tanto che dalla piazza non lo si vede. Il museo espone in un grande spazio vetrato posto al di sotto di un terrazzo con splendida vista panoramica sulle circostanti colline minerarie e sul Canale di Piombino cosicché si possono osservare i luoghi dove sin dall'antichità si estraeva e si lavorava il minerale ferroso con tanta fatica.

(Translated by Google) Nice museum, well kept, very kind staff. Combined ticket with the Passo della Pieta museum. Audio guide with a route for adults or children (the pirate Barbarossa guides them) to discover the two exhibition floors. Very interesting. (Original) Bel museo, tenuto bene, personale gentilissimo. Biglietto cumulativo con il museo Passo della pietà. Audioguida con percorso per adulti o per bambini (li guida il pirata Barbarossa) per scoprire i due piani di esposizione. Molto interessante.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience with multimedia and lots of Doria suitable for children and adults (Original) Stupenda esperienza con multimediale e tanta Doria adatto hai bambini e hai grandi

(Translated by Google) The museum is well looked after, small but if you want to read everything on display you can spend two very interesting hours or more there. In addition to the archaeological finds found in the cave of San Giuseppe, there is also the very beautiful Etruscan and Roman part. The girl who welcomed us is kind, very competent and helpful. You can also buy some beautiful necklaces of hematite and Elba minerals. I hope that in the future there will be an area that reconstructs the burial with examples of human skeletons among the numerous extracts from the cave of San Giuseppe which are currently located at the University of Pisa. (Original) Il museo è curato, piccolo ma volendo leggere tutto quanto esposto ci si possono anche trascorrere due ore o più molto interessanti. Oltre ai reperti archeologici trovati nella grotta di San Giuseppe, c è anche la parte etrusca e romana molto bella. La ragazza che ci ha accolto è gentile, molto competente e disponibile. Si possono acquistare anche delle belle collane di ematite e minerali dell'Elba. Spero che in futuro ci sia un area che ricostruisca la sepoltura con esempi di scheletri umani tra i numerosi estratti dalla grotta di San Giuseppe che al momento si trovano all'università di Pisa.

(Translated by Google) Just got off the Jeep with the guide Leonardo! Very interesting and pleasant experience. He took us up to the quarries where the iron was mined. The tour is truly unique because, at a certain point, you can dig on your own in search of minerals! Highly recommended! (Original) Appena scesi dalla Jeep con la guida Leonardo! Esperienza molto interessante e piacevole. Ci ha portati su fino alle cave dove veniva estratto il ferro. Il tour è veramente caratteristico perché, ad un certo punto, puoi scavare da solo alla ricerca dei minerali! Consigliatissimo!

Stunning view. Clean blue water. A few people. A nice bar with good prices and parking. A bit of natural shade. Easy to get.

Cozy and call beach with crystal clear water.

Not so crowded Water clean Almost allone Parking possible A small shop for drinks on side You do not need more Watch out - No toilettes!!

Nice beach. No problem to find a place.

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(Translated by Google) We loved it. The seabed, with its pebbles (beach shoes are highly recommended), is teeming with life. During our swims, we encountered saddled bream, white sea bream, hermit crabs, and octopus. Parking is paid at the kiosk, which proved to be an excellent refreshment spot during our days on this beach. There's also a beach club with umbrella, lounge chair, and pedal boat rentals. (Original) Ci è piaciuta molto. Il fondale, con ciottoli (scarpette consiglaitissime), è pieno di vita. Abbiamo incontrato nelle nostre nuotate occhiate, saraghi, paguri e polpi. Il parcheggio si paga al chioschetto. Quest'ultimo si è rilevato ottimo punto di ristoro durante le giornate passate in questa spiaggia. C'è anche uno stabilimento con noleggio ombrelloni, lettini e pedalò.

Buy your ticket in advance so you know when you can join the tour to the mine. The tour itself is OK. For me it was all about finding some specimens myself...and they are everywhere! For kids it'll be fun too. The ride back to town however is boring.

Everything was well organized and clearly explained. We took the “by-jeep” mining experience and the driver and guide was very patiently explaining the sites in both Italian and English. Was very helpful for understanding the process and histories of the site. At the museum, staff was also very nice! I left my shoes on the jeep and they very actively helped get it back, quickly! Many thanks!

We have been to this small museum as family with 2 kids (3, 5) and payed 24 Euros for the tickets. We were welcomed very friendly and our kids got a small crystal stone. The museum is very small and the price therefore quiet high. A lot of the explanation is in Italian or English, so our kids were only able to listen to our explanations. All of the disolay cases were very high so we had always to lift the kids to offer them a look to the shown items and some of the display cases were just empty. The rest of the exhibition showed tools, dresses and working surrounding of a mine. I could imagine a more interactive concept. So from our prospective only something for interested kids who are already going to school and not for small kids. If you like to go to the close mine to find some crystals etc you need to reserve via call in advance.

A very informative, interesting and fun way to understand the rich mining history of Elba. Great family excursion.

Great experience. You have the option between a train and a jeep. Train is more suitable for young kids and still good for the older ones. They bring you around the mines and give you a lot of interesting information. The audio on the train is not great, a bit covered by the noise of the train, but you can still get most of it. Translated in english and german. On the top of the hill you have a beautiful view and you can get fantastic photos. They also give you the chance to stop in one of the miner and dig to find minerals that you can bring home. The guide is very kind and provides a lot of interesting info. Great experience for kids and adults.

On the website you can find different tours to the former mining area, the entrance fee for the museum before or after the tour is included. With our son, who is really interested in any kind of stone we decided to take the tour with the trenino. The road of the mine is dusty, so expect to get a little bit dirty while on the train. At several points an audio guide in Italian, English and German will explain some aspects of the history of mining or the abandoned machinery along the way. After about half an hour the tour will stop and everybody gets a hammer and a bag to collect stones on their own. This was the best part of the tour and it was fun watching all the kids and adults having fun finding pyrit/fools gold and other stones. The guide was very nice, helpful and so were the people at the reception at the museum. Although we did not ask for help he brought us a big chunk of pyrit, that was very appreciated. Thanks for this fun experience!

Much fun going in the train and mining your own stuff.

(Translated by Google) Beach made up of large stones mixed with sand and black pebbles. Entering the water is uncomfortable. It can be reached via a pedestrian path that starts from the car park of the old Rio Marina mine. If desired, it can also be reached from the road from Rio to Cavo, via a path, but there is no place to park so it's fine just for a walk. It's not very busy so it's perfect for a bit of peace. There are also two tables with benches for picnics. (Original) Spiaggia composta da grossi sassi misti a sabbia e sassolini neri. L'entrata in acqua è scomoda. Si raggiunge tramite un percorso pedonale che inizia dal parcheggio della vecchia miniera di Rio Marina. Volendo è anche raggiungibile dalla strada che da Rio porta a Cavo, tramite un sentiero, ma non c'è posto per parcheggiare quindi va bene giusto per una passeggiata. È poco frequentata quindi è perfetta per un po' di pace. Sono presenti anche due tavoli con panche per fare picnic.

(Translated by Google) Small beach with an old abandoned mine structure (in the water). You can get there on foot, on an easy path, from Rio Marina. If I had been a child, I would have spent my time looking for minerals by breaking pyrite stones, or any kind of rock 😎 very fun! Clear water on a dark shiny seabed. Little frequented, it also offers shade and tables. (Original) Piccola spiaggetta con vecchia struttura (in acqua) di miniera dismessa. Ci si arriva a piedi, con sentiero comodo, da Rio Marina. Se fossi stata bimba, avrei passato il tempo alla ricerca di minerali spaccando sassi di pirite, o di ogni genere 😎 molto divertente! Acqua limpida su fondale scuro brillantinoso. Poco frequentata, offre anche ombra e tavolini.

(Translated by Google) Overall, a very characteristic beach but not exciting due to the high amount of rust present in/on the ground. (Original) Spiaggia nel complesso molto caratteristica ma non non entusiasmante a causa dell'elevata quantità di ruggine presente nel/sul suolo.

(Translated by Google) Mare de Craist, slightly crazy human fauna (satanic bat), taken well too fast for the police, blue lights just mean "run". On an experiential level highly recommended, on an existential level a little less. Kisses kisses (Original) Mare de Craist, fauna umana un po' pazzerella (balotta satanica), presa bene too fast for polizia, luci blu vuol dire solo "corri". Sul piano esperienziale consigliatissimo, su quello esistenziale un po' meno. Baci baci

(Translated by Google) A little spot with some shade and the sea just a stone's throw away, a little awkward to get into the water but fairly quiet. (Original) Un posticino con un po di ombra ed il mare a tre passi, un po scomodo per entrare in acqua ma abbastanza tranquillo.

(Translated by Google) We visited it on a rainy day and rough seas, obviously we couldn't swim, but the charm of the place captures you, fascinates you, an excellent place for super shots (Original) L'abbiamo visitata in un giorno di pioggia e mare mosso, non abbiamo potuto ovviamente fare il bagno, ma il fascino del posto ti cattura,ti affascina,ottimo luogo x scatti super

(Translated by Google) A little uncomfortable. You need an umbrella, shoes for going into the water and mats. There is industrial archeology from mining (Original) Un po scomodo . Serve ombrellone scarpette per andare in acqua e stuoie . Archeologia industriale da miniere c'è n'è

(Translated by Google) For those of us who prefer rock rather than sand, there is better on Elba (Original) Per chi cone noi preferisce la roccia piuttosto che sabbia c'è di meglio all'Elba

(Translated by Google) It is wonderful, very clean and white sand! (Original) Es maravillosa,muy limpia y de arena blanca!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful because it is not crowded, there is little beach and it is visited on a day of wave and wind. To do 5 minutes walk on the iron rocks. Maybe without these bad weather, it deserves more. (Original) Bella perché non frequentata, poca spiaggia e visitata con giorno di onda e vento. Da fare 5 minuti a piedi sulle rocce ferrose. Forse senza queste intemperie, merita di più.

(Translated by Google) We scrambled over the stones a bit and had an enchanting section to ourselves. (Original) Wir sind ein wenig über die Steine gekrachselt und hatten einen bezaubernden Abschnitt für uns alleine.

(Translated by Google) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful beach absolutely worth visiting. (Original) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bellissima spiaggia assolutamente da visitare.

(Translated by Google) Reachable only from the sea, I thought the beach was white given the name, I was wrong. Nothing special! (Original) Raggiungibile solo dal mare, pensavo che la spiaggia fosse bianca visto il nome, mi sbagliavo. Niente di speciale!

(Translated by Google) A very natural place, not very frequented, we soaked up the full sun. End of May (Original) Luogo molto nature, poco frequentato, noi abbiamo preso il sole integrale . Fine maggio

(Translated by Google) This is a disused marine lighthouse located on a rock on the quay of the port of Rio Marina and reachable via a staircase. The lighthouse inaugurated in 1914 remained in operation until 1960. (Original) Trattasi di un faro marino dismesso situato su uno scoglio della banchina del porto di Rio Marina e raggiungibile mediante una scala. Il faro inaugurato nel 1914 rimase in funzione fino al 1960.

(Translated by Google) Disused maritime lighthouse of the Piombino canal which was located along the external quay of the port of Rio Marina, along the eastern coast of the island of Elba. Inaugurated in 1914 for the lighting of the port and the coastal stretch of Rio Marina, it was built by the Royal Navy and remained in operation until 1960. (Original) Faro marittimo dismesso del canale di Piombino che si trovava lungo la banchina esterna del porto di Rio Marina, lungo la costa orientale dell'isola d'Elba. Inaugurato nel 1914 per l'illuminazione del porto e del tratto costiero di Rio Marina, venne fatto edificare dalla Regia Marina e rimase in funzione fino al 1960.

(Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Bel posto

(Translated by Google) Worth visiting (Original) Da visitare