Elba is an island in Tuscany, Italy, 20 km (or 12 miles) from the Italian coast. It is the largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, and the third largest island in Italy. Elba and the other islands (Gorgona, Capraia, Pianosa, Montecristo, Giglio and Giannutri) of the Tuscan Archipelago are protected in the National Park of the Tuscan Archipelago. The island is divided into eight communes: Portoferraio, Campo nell'Elba, Capoliveri, Marciana, Marciana Marina, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba. The land area of the island is about 224 km² (86 square miles) and the coastline is about 147 km (91 miles). The highest mountain is Monte Capanne at 1,018 metres (3,340 feet). The island has a population of approximately 32 000.
The island of Elba is the major island of the Tuscan archipelago distant only 10km from the coast. It's famous for it's interior, made of countries, mountains, and small cities that are archaeological treasures.
The island is divided in 8 towns: Portoferraio, Capoliveri, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina, Rio Elba, Campo Elba, Marcinana and Marcinana Marina. The island is connected thanks a very efficient service of boats that leave from Piombino and arrive to various ports of the island.
