Portoferraio Old Town Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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
Elba Island boat trips to the Blue Grotto, Cavoli, and Fetovaia
Fishing on the Island of Elba with lunch on board
Top hotels in Portoferraio Old Town
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
Resort le Picchiaie
"Hotelli aivan mahtavalla paikalla. Mutta, mäen kiipeäminen on rankka jokseenkin uuvuttava matkan jälkeen. Ehdotus, hotelli voisi järjestää pientä maksua vastaan oman kuljetuksen aamuin illoin satamaan ja toinen kuljetus toiselle puolelle. Tämä saattaisi lisätä matkailijoita. Hotelli oli siisti mutta ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Isola Verde
Hotel Del Golfo
"We loved our time at Del Golfo. The staff were so wonderful and helpful, especially Francesca who arranged some flowers for my wife. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was fantastic, the food lovely and the beach just perfect. 10/10!"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Hotel Villa Ottone
"Perfecto! Should have stayed longer ! The people were extremely helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
