With the arrival of Easter and spring, the Island of Elba offers a calendar of excursions focusing on trekking, astro-tourism and culture.
Trekking, e-biking, walking and stargazing
Nature, history and local traditions will feature in the events organized by the Tuscan Archipelago National Park and local guides. From panoramic trekking to e-bike experiences, walks through pastures and stargazing along the Grande Traversata Elbana, this is the way to experience the island at a slow pace, in one of the most favourable periods of the year.
Volterraio Fortress
An e-bike excursion and an Easter trek
One of the first events on the programme is a guided e-bike excursion around the Porto Azzurro area, scheduled for Saturday 4 April and ending with a tasting of local products. On Sunday 5 April, there will be an Easter trek on the Enfola promontory, a route offering views of the island's northern coast and historical evidence linked to the Second World War.
History and a walking tour
On Monday 6 April, Easter Monday, it will be possible to visit the Volterraio Fortress with a park guide, discovering one of the island's historical symbols overlooking the Gulf of Portoferraio. The visit takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and no booking is required. On Saturday 11 April, walk along one of the Via dell'Essenza trails with a trek from Fetovaia to the village of Seccheto, crossing Mediterranean scrub landscapes and stretches of the Costa del Sole.
Visiting a farm and stargazing
On Sunday 12 April, a nature walk and local agricultural activities are planned in Portoferraio, with a trek alongside a flock of sheep to discover the life of the animals and how a farm's zero-kilometre production develops. The experience ends with a snack based on typical local products. One of the most evocative initiatives is the night trek on the Grande Traversata Elbana scheduled for Saturday 18 April, during International Dark Sky Week, with stargazing through a telescope. The meeting point is at 9:00 p.m. at the Le Panche car park.
An archaeological guided tour
The calendar concludes on Saturday 25 April with a guided tour of the Villa Romana delle Grotte, an archaeological complex overlooking the harbour of Portoferraio and the stretch of sea between Piombino and Elba. The tour lasts two and a half hours and is free of charge on reservation.
