< PreviousEnjoy the Isola d’ElbaThe Isola d’Elba is the biggest and the closest island to the continentin the Tuscan Archipelago.The mild weather, the pristine beaches, the small fishing villages and the ancient fortresses make of it a unique and striking destination.Staying at the Hotel Hermitage you will have the chance to explore the most fascinating sides of the island.You can go by sail boat or private yacht to the magical bays of the Tuscan Archipelago.Don’t be afraid to let the locals help you discover the many beaches of the island too and visit the island’s most glamorous boutiques or let yourself be captivated by the exquisite local wine and food.Private yacht excursionsGo by a private yacht all along the coast of the Isola d’Elba and the Tuscan Archipelago islands such as Capraia, Giglio and Giannutri. The on-board staff will also prepare a light meal for you so you will be able to enjoy the wonderful bays of our islands as a background.Sail boat excursions with a skipperWith the wind through your hair, the smell of the sea and the call of the seagulls as your companions you will gracefully ride the waves: sailing all along the Island of Elba’s coast. Let our experienced skipper and professional crew take care of you and teach you the basics for wind sailing, captivating both adults and children, you can enjoy one of the most refined and relaxing activities the sea has to offer.Isola d’Elba beachesForno, Scaglieri, Fetovaia and Cavoli are just some of the charming Isola d’Elba beaches: the hotel can arrange an on demand car rental or customized tour for each of your needs or desires.Horse itinerariesOur staff will organize customized pleasant horseback rides along the mountain paths, among castles and poetic viewpoints looking onto the beaches of the Island of Elba.Tuscan ArchipelagoArt, history and cultureThe Island of Capraia, Giglio, Giannutri and Pianosa are the pride of the Tuscan Archipelago and are definitely worth a visit. Guided tours by boat or stunning panoramic excursions on an aquarium-ship will ensure you discover the crystal clear waters and the most striking beaches of our coast.Museums, sanctuaries, churches, fortresses and archeological sites: the Isola d’Elba has a millennial history to tell. Our experienced guides will show you the most meaningful places of Napoleon Bonaparte’s exile, the remains of the superb Roman villas and countless Medici fortresses built around 1550 in order to protect the island.Around the Island of ElbaHints and notes on what to do and what to see during your stay.L’Isola dei Pirati - Go KartIf you like go karts, there is a play park with a go kart race track for adults (600 metres long, completely fenced in) in La Pila, just outside Marina di Campo; it also has a go kart school with 2 seater go karts for children from 6 to 10 years old, as well as a shorter track for children’s quads.There is a spacious car park, bar, restaurant, pizzeria, music and other types of entertainment.“Arcobaleno” Play ParkIn the pine grove in Marina di Campo, behind the longest beach in Elba you’ll find this small children’s park with inflatable toys, a baby area and a track for mini electric cars.Enjoyment and relaxation in ElbaCinemasIf you want to spend an evening under the stars daydreaming about love stories, getting caught up in thrillers or adventure stories, or entering the cartoon world, all you need to do is go to one of the open air cinemas on the Island of Elba. An relaxing evening after a long day at the beach, when you can sit back and let your imagination do the rest.Arena Estiva Cinemare Marciana Marina - Via DussolCinema Celeste Capoliveri - Loc. Il PinoCinema Summer Movie Rio Marina - Loc. CavoIf you prefer to be indoors, you can go to one of the cinemas in Portoferraio or Marciana Marina (3D cinema), open all year round.Cinema Cosmopoli Portoferraio - Salita NapoleoneCinema Metropolis (sala 3D) Marciana Marina - Palazzo dei CongressiTheatresThe all time theatre on the island of Elba is the Teatro dei Vigilanti in Portoferraio. Napoleon had it built in 1814 in what used to be a deconsecrated church, and today offers a wide selection of high quality concerts and plays.From July to September, there is also an open air theatre inside the mines in Rio Marina; here you can see plays and concerts in truly unique settings, surrounded by red earth and crystal clear sea.During the summer months you can also watch plays and musicals in the town squares, when temporary stages are set up in suggestive surroundings.“Duna Park” Play ParkThis play park is the perfect place if you want your children to enjoy themselves all afternoon: it is in the central part of the island, behind Lacona, a very popular beach among families with children. There are inflatable toys, a pool for “swan-car shaped” rubber dinghies, a small train, mini golf and an amusement arcade for both adults and children.“Amadeus” Play ParkJust outside Porto Azzurro, it’s the perfect place if you want to finish the day off in an entertaining way. It is open only in the evening, and as well as having a wide variety of games, from mini golf to trampolines, to go karts, you can also have your evening meal inside the park.as well as a shorter track for children’s quads.Where to go for an unforgettable and enjoyable holidayNight LifeThere are many nightclubs open during the summer months where you can drink, chat, dance and enjoy yourself.Before going out for dinner, why not go and have something to drink in one of the many bars where they prepare very tasty aperitifs, like the Baretto, or the famous Bar Roma in the historical part of Portoferraio, or the Tamatain Porto Azzurro, or the Mirò in Marina di Campo, or the Yachting in Marciana Marina, or the Rodriguez in Capoliveri. On the other hand, if you prefer to have an aperitif on the beach, you can choose one of the many bathing establishments on the north western side of the island that in the evening change to romantic bars where you can sip your drink as you watch the sun set.Two places for good bars to start your evening off are Porto Azzurro and Marina di Campo, where you can listen to live music while you sip your aperitif.Night lovers can head for discos and disco pubs like the Tinello, Giannino, the Club 64 or the Sugar Reef, and bring in the dawn with old and new friends.Sugar ReefThis is probably the most elegant night club in Elba, and often has live music, famous djs and artists. Tuesday is for Latin American dancing.The Sugar Reef is in La Trappola, in Capoliveri.DecoIt was originally called L’Ophir, and many locals still use that name. It is divided into three different parts, one for live music, one for dance music and the other for house music. Quite often there are Theme Parties, and at least once a week there’s a foam party.The Deco disco is right next to the Sugar Reef, in La Trappola, in Capoliveri.Tennis ClubA nice place where you can dance outdoors during the early hours of the evening. There is a stall inside, open till the early hours of the morning, where you can buy sandwiches and rolls , grilled meat and good wine. The Tennis Club is in Sighelle in Marina di Campo.Il TinelloA lively place for young people, perfect for listening to live music played by local rock groups, and dance under the stars, even better from midnight onwards.The Tinello is in Casina in Marina di Campo (practically next to the Tennis Club, the car park is shared by both places).Giannino Live MusicThe music is always first class. Many famous Italian musicians have “grown” there with their live music and singing, so who knows, maybe the group whose music you’re dancing to will be famous in the near future! It is open till 5.00 a.m.The Giannino Live Music is in La Pila, in Marina di CampoClub 64Built in 1964, hence the name, it was the first disco on the Island of Elba. There are two dance floors, an indoor one for techno and house music, and an outdoor one where some of the best known djs come, and the entire place is inside a Mediterranean style villa that looks on to the Gulf of La Biodola. The Club 64 disco is in Capannone, in Portoferraio.Garden BeachRight opposite the beach, it’s the perfect place if you want to listen to good live music as you sip a delicious colourful cocktail prepared for you by the young bartenders.The garden Beach is in Via Giusti, on the seafront in Marina di Campo.Il RifrulloA spacious, friendly place where you can choose from simple first courses, pizzas, and “schiaccine” till the early hours of the morning while you listen to live music.The Rifrullo is in Via Gracco, 35 in Portoferraio.A list of some of places to go if you want to have a good time on the Isola d’ElbaNext >