Guide of Portoferraio

Portoferraio is on the north of Elba, in the Tuscan archipelago. This town made its fortune through iron and mines in the past.

Facts and events

It is here that Napoleon Bonaparte spent many years in exile, which gave the city a rich infrastructure and an industrial profile. Do not miss Napoleons two mansions San Martino and Villa dei Mulini. Near the port, you can also see Forte Falcone and Forte Stella, which together with the Martello tower, form the island's defensive structure. It is best to visit Portoferraio throughout the year as this place always offers something captivating and engaging, such as the International Jazz and Classical Music Festival held in the Teatro dei Vigilanti. This theatre was originally a church and then became a theatre thanks to Napoleon's sister, Paolina Bonaparte. Another interesting event is the European street market, which takes place in May and hosts exhibitors from all over the world to sell food and artisanal products.