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  1. Island of Elba
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  3. Water sports
    • Diving
    • Windsurf and Kitesurf on the Island of Elba
    • Windfoil and Wing Foil
    • Wave surfing
    • Fishing
    • Sea kayak
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Water sports on the Island of Elba

The first thing that comes to mind when we hear the word islands is

...and when we talk about water sports, the words are, for those who already know them, Island of Elba.

Year after year fascinating sea beds, natural grottos, majestic cliffs and colourful fish welcome even the most demanding skin divers, while sails become swollen by the wind and silent canoes plough through the water past colourful, empty coves.

Whether you are experts at sports or whether you are simply sea and nature lovers, this short guide will help you discover the most secret and fascinating aspect of the Island of Elba. Skin diving instructors will take you down to the sea bed so you can discover the island's many hidden treasures that the fish seem to guard: fields of posidonia, sponges, coral, wrecks, grottos, moray eels, groupers...

Environmental guides will take you - to the rhythm of the paddles - to the foot of majestic, silent cliffs with a sheer drop down to the crystal clear sea; libeccio and scirocco winds will make the sails swell in a constant battle between man and nature; the waves will be animals to be domineered on your surfboard.

All water sports lovers need only make a wish: the sea in Elba will make it come true.

Diving

Snorkelling and scuba diving fans will find a real hidden treasure on the seabed in Elba. Diving centres in Elba.

Scuba diving routes on the Island of Elba

Suggestions at various levels of scuba diving on the sea bed of the Island of Elba, by Stefano Mazzei.
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Deep sea diving in Pianosa

Deep sea diving in the biology protection area and free areas in the sea around Pianosa.
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Scuba diving in Capraia

Rules as regards both guided and individual scuba diving within the marine park
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Scuba diving in Giannutri

Scuba diving at the mooring points listed by the Tuscan Archipelago National Park.
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Beach ordinance

Beach safety ordinance for the Island of Elba, drawn up by the Coast Guards of Portoferraio.
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Advice for diving

Advice for going scuba diving on the Island of Elba in complete safety and freedom, all year round.
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Diving centres

Expert underwater guides from the diving centres in Elba will go with you when you go down, whether you're a beginner or an expert.
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Rental and refilling

Shops where you can rent scuba diving equipment in Elba: where you can hire and refill aqualungs.
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Windsurf and Kitesurf on the Island of Elba

Discover the best windsurf and kitesurf areas on the Island of Elba: from the famous Chiessi and Pomonte to the waters in Portoferraio. Read more

Windfoil and Wing Foil

Discover Windfoil and Wing Foil on the Island of Elba: emotional sea sports amidst wind and crystal clear sea. Read more

Wave surfing

Discover the Island of Elba's best surfing areas: from the sandy beaches of Cavoli, Marina di Campo and Lido di Capoliveri to the spectacular Capo Bianco waves. Read more

Fishing

Amateur fishing in the crystal clear sea around the island of Elba is allowed: rules and suggestions for practising this sport. Read more

Sea kayak

The island of Elba is the perfect place for those who love the sea and kayak trips, for those who love sailing along the rocky coasts.

Enfola - Seccione

Kayak route, interesting from both a photographic and a naturalistic point of view.
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Western coast

47 km long kayak route along the western coast of the Island of Elba.
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Marina di Campo - Lacona

Challenging excursion but also very interesting from a photographic, geological and biological point of view.
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Kayak centres

The kayak centres in Elba give you the chance to live an unforgettable holiday doing an outdoor sport that is in close contact with nature.
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Sailing

There are numerous sailing schools on the Island of Elba that offer courses for adults and children, for amateurs and experts. Getting a boat licence in Elba.

Charter sailing

Hiring a sailboat so you can go round the waters of the Tuscan Archipelago.
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Sailing schools

There are many sailing schools on the island, with lessons suitable both for children and adults, for learners and experts. Getting your sailing license in Elba
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