Elba

We holidayed with the Italians, heading to Elba Island, Tuscany for a few days on the beach. We gave up pretty quickly on trying to get around any beaches on the island as they were overpopulated and parking was impossible and the beach closest to our hotel – Lido di Capiloveri – was outstanding. The beach experience was different to what were used to – the 300m of beach was covered 3 deep in umbrella’s and loungers with very little space for the public. The water was warm and clear so we were pretty tired after our days swimming and lying in the sun. Otherwise, the highlights of the trip were a kayak along the coast from Capiloveri, a walk up the hill above the Marciana Marina, finishing two books each and, of course, the daily gelato.

View from our loungers:
Gabrielle cooling off after our kayak trip:

Gorgonzolla pizza on the marina:

Marciana Marina:

From the ferry to the mainland: