Hi,
I hope to help you and sorry if my
english is bad.
There are three
ports on the island of Elba: Portoferraio, Porto Azzurro and Marciana Marina. Portoferraio is inside a large gulf where it is also possible to drop
anchor. The
water is not beautiful but the gulf is protected from the winds of the I and III quadrants. Pay attention to the winds of the II and IV quadrants. Remember that the entrance to the gulf is on the left. An excellent area for
anchoring is southwest of the gulf (depth 3 - 5 m).
An excellent port is ESAOM (
https://www.esaom.it/marina/) but it is 500 meters away. from the centre. For me the best!!
The Portoferraio marina (
https://www.marinadiportoferraio.it/la-darsena/) is convenient but does not have nearby bathrooms.
Porto Azzurro has a sheltered gulf but be careful of the winds from the III quadrant. Remember that you cannot leave the
catamaran unattended in the gulf. The port is very beautiful and comfortable.
Marciana Marina is very comfortable and excellent starting point for Capraia or
Corsica.
The best bays are: Viticcio, Lacona, Straccoligno, Cannello, Marina di Campo, Fetovaia.
To see: Pomonte wreck (snorkelling) and the mines.
To eat:
Portoferraio 1) Molo G - Osteria Portuale 2) Pizzeria da Zucchetta;
Porto Azzurro 1) Osteria Locanda Cecconi 2) Pizzeria L'Arte Bianca 3) Mamadè Birra dell'Elba;
Lacona 1) Aguglia restaurant.
The island of Capraia is very small and its port is small. However, there are
mooring buoys outside the port. The
water is very nice and deep. To drop
anchor you have to stay very close to the cliffs. Pay close attention to the
weather. the winds from the southwest and southeast are very dangerous for the waves.
I don't know much about Giglio Island.
I hope I was helpful. Write again if you want more information.
Gabriele