Portoferraio Old Town
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.
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.
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.
Napoleonic Museum of Mercy
You can browse the exhibits at Napoleonic Museum of Mercy, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Portoferraio. 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.
Things to do
Authentic Elba Farm Experience with Dinner, Wine & Sea Views
Elba Island boat trips to the Blue Grotto, Cavoli, and Fetovaia
Top hotels in Portoferraio Old Town
Resort le Picchiaie
"Wunderschöne Anlage mot Pool und wunderbarer Aussicht. Etwas steile Anfahrt wenn man mit dem Fahrrad unterwegs ist 😄. Sehr nettes Personal. Ich habe auch ein Frühstückspacket erhalten, weil ich sehr früh auf die Fähre musste"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Park Hotel Napoleone
"This is a great hotel Worth more than its current rating Stayed in the annexe Well run Restaurant dinner could improve Best value hotel on island Great staff"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Hu Park Albatros Village
"Good"
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Hotel Del Golfo
"Great time at Hotel del Golfo, beautiful beach and grounds, great breakfast but mostly, very friendly and helpful staff!"
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Isola Verde
Hotel Select
"There’s a public beach nearby (NOT a hotel beach) and the Hotel has a pool. The photo from the air is a bit misleading as it looks like the hotel has a beach with lounge chairs, which it does not. The bicycles, which Hotels.com lists as being free to use, are only free for one hour of use, which ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2019
