CLOU Posted March 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2015 We are thinking of renting a car and wondering what the roads are like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark A. Posted March 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2015 We will be in Elba on a Windstar cruise leaving from Monte Carlo on May, 25, 2015. By chance are you on the same cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLOU Posted March 16, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Mark, no we will be off a Seabourn cruise and we will be there on May 21st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifer Posted March 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2015 The roads on the island are fine, but not conducive to speed. I would definitely recommend a map and that you leave plenty of time. The most interesting route from Portoferraio would take you through Procchio to Marina di Campo. From there, a trip over Monte Capanne to Poggio is quite spectacular. From there you can go down to the pretty port of Marciana Marina, which is well worth a wander. If time allows, it is possible to circumnavigate the island, or at least the Western half of it. To the east, there is Porto Azzuro and the old mining workings. There is lots to see and some very attractive resorts on the South coast. Driving is much the best way to appreciate this underrated island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted March 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2015 CLOU - according to the Michelin Guide, the Western loop suggested by Fifer should take about 5 hours. The Eastern loop should take about three hours. We are leaning towards the Napoleon villa excursion, but may see you at the car rental agency... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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