Capoliveri: Nature, Culture and Bike Park

Mola is a wetland where bird species live and nest.

Nature in Mola and along the Percorso di Calamita: wetland, panorama and spring vegetation

The Percorso di Calamita offers views from the Gulf of Portoferraio over Monte Orello to Monte Capanne. Along the Percorso di Calamita, the spring vegetation includes rockroses, broom, lavender and wild orchids. This combines expansive landscapes with specific plant features along the route. The spring vegetation also adds a seasonal aspect to observation. For planning purposes, birdwatching in Mola, the panorama along the Percorso di Calamita and the plants along the route can be treated as separate nature interests. This allows the nature aspect of a stay to alternate between quiet observation and views across the landscape.

Mining history, museum and church

Le Miniere del Ginevro is the only underground mine on Elba. The Museo della Vecchia Officina is housed in the workshops of Cantiere Vallone and displays original objects, old documents and maps relating to the lives of the miners, the mines and the region. The Chiesa di San Gaetano dates from the 17th century. The combination of the objects, documents and maps on display focuses attention on the lives of the miners, the mines and the region.

Beaches and destinations around Capoliveri

In the immediate vicinity of Capoliveri are Spiaggia di Naregno, Calanova, Istria and Spiaggia Di Barbarossa, each a beach. Forte Focardo, a fort, is also located in the immediate vicinity of Capoliveri. Castello del Volterraio, a castle, is located in the surrounding area of Capoliveri. Also in the surrounding area are the Museo Nazionale Delle Residenze Napoleoniche, a museum, and Villa di San Martino, a palace. A day at Spiaggia di Naregno, Calanova, Istria or Spiaggia Di Barbarossa can be combined with Forte Focardo, Castello del Volterraio, the Museo Nazionale Delle Residenze Napoleoniche or Villa di San Martino.

Cycling with five permanent trails of varying length and difficulty

The Capoliveri Bike Park comprises five permanent trails of varying difficulty and length. Both characteristics are relevant when planning a day of cycling: the difficulty indicates the physical challenge, while the length helps with scheduling. A shorter or longer route and a lower or higher level of difficulty lead to different planning considerations. When comparing the five permanent trails, you can view length first as a question of time and difficulty as a question of challenge. This keeps cycling in Capoliveri clearly defined as a separate planning focus.

Discover more destinations

For additional destinations, you can also discover Innamorata, Lacona, Naregno and Morcone. You can reach other travel destinations via Marciana, Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina and Campo nell'Elba.

For the overarching travel overview: Elba.