Surroundings
On this page you will find a list of places which are easily reached from the Residence Rio Albano.
Beaches and also villages and panoramic view points, places not to miss.
The Beach of Calaseregola.
The Beach of Calaseregola:
It is the nearest beach to Rio Albano, being just a few hundred metres away.
It is a beach of small pebbles which reflect the light due to the presence in them of tiny crystals.
Until a few decades ago the area belonged to a mine and in various places among the rocks
it is still possible to see the remains of it.
The Beach of Topinetti.
The Beach of Topinetti:
Very spacious, pebbles and sand, easily reached from Rio Albano via Rio Marina.
The Beach of Cavo.
The Beach of Cavo.
Spiaggie di Cavo:
Sabbia fine e ghiaia, sono le spiaggie del paese di Cavo.
The restaurant on the beach.
The Beach of Fornacelle
The Beach of Fornacelle:
Pebble beach, plenty of facilities, and an excellent restaurant.
The view of Rio Marina from the ferry coming into port.
Rio Marina
The Council area of Rio Marina came into existence in 1882 and is the centre of the Island of Elba’s mining area.
Many of the houses were specially built for the miners.
The town of Rio Marina, known in all the world for its iron ore and mining activities up until the end of 1981,
is home to a large museum housing minerals of Elba and mineral arts that is well worth visiting.
It is also possible, with the help of guides from the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago,
to go on excursions into the mines and even collect mineral samples.
Excursions
It is possible to go on excursions and walks along footpaths which climb through the surrounding hills where you
will find ruins and castles and can enjoy breath taking views.