Portoferraio Old Town Travel Guide
Portoferraio


Visit Portoferraio Old Town
Popular places to visit

Forte Falcone
You can learn about the history of Portoferraio with a stop at Forte Falcone. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Castello del Volterraio
Learn about the local history of Portoferraio when you spend time at Castello del Volterraio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Forte Stella
After visiting Forte Stella, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portoferraio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
The Napoleonic Residences National Museum
You can study the exhibits at The Napoleonic Residences National Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Portoferraio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Palazzina dei Mulini
You can study the exhibits at Palazzina dei Mulini, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Portoferraio. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Villa Romana della Linguella
Learn about the local history of Portoferraio when you spend time at Villa Romana della Linguella. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Things to do

Private Open Water Diver Course plus Underwater Scooter in Cable

Portoferraio, the fisherman village chosen by Etruscans, Medici and Napoleon
Top hotels in Portoferraio Old Town

Hotel Plaza
We had a
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Isola Verde

Hotel Riva Del Sole

Residenza Sant'Anna del Volterraio
Our stay at this hotel was truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, everything felt warm and welcoming. The setting is peaceful and picturesque, the hotel itself is spotless and beautifully maintained, and the staff are simply lovely. The reception team greeted us with genuine warmth and helpfulness, ...
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Elba Vibe Smart Hotel

Hotel Baia Imperiale
The hotel was great, you can reach the beautiful Cavoli beach in five minutes using stairs that start directly from the hotel. Breakfast was really good as well. Just the transportation service to other beaches should be improved, times are not reliable.
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

