Elba Safari
A five-day hike traversing Elba in the Tuscan Archipelago, swimming on different beaches every day; the route climbs to the summit of Monte Capanne, then descends—via Napoleon’s love-nest, strawberry trees, and wild mouflon sheep—to the cove of Sant’Andrea, and ends with a sunset swim in Pomonte.
Group departure: 6 – 11 June 2023
Itinerary
Day 1/ Arrival in Elba
Overnight in Biodola.
Day 2/ Biodola to Poggio
From Biodola we walk along the stunning coast to Procchio, then ascend through forest and Mediterranean macchia towards Poggio. Overnight near Poggio.
Day 3/ Poggio to Sant’ Andrea via Monte Capanne
The morning's walk ascends to the summit of Monte Capanne, with wide views over the Tuscan Archipelago. In the afternoon we walk down to the spectacular cove of Sant'Andrea on the coast. Overnight in Sant'Andrea.
Day 4/ Full day at leisure in Sant'Andrea
Full day at leisure to explore Sant'Andrea, go snorkling or chill on the beach. Optional walk to La Cala. Overnight in Sant'Andrea.
Day 5/ Sant’ Andrea to Pomonte
We climb via Zanca to Madonna del Monte, and then contour the island's wild western slope before dropping down to the sea at Pomonte in time for a sunset swim. Overnight in Pomonte.
Day 6/ Departure
Departure and onward travel.
