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Safe holidays on the Island of Elba

The situation in Tuscany is monitored constantly across the region and specific protocols are implemented in public places to protect everyone’s health.

  • On the visittuscany.com website you can find all the answers to the main questions for anyone travelling or planning to travel in Tuscany.

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COVID-19: Elba Sicura

The Island of Elba awaits you with every type of accommodation for families and friends on holiday. With more than 130 beaches, 314 km of paths and many wide, open spaces in the heart of nature, Elba is the perfect place regardless of the type of holiday you want : beach, sports, cultural or food and wine. Here you will find the answers to all the main questions for your next holidays on the Island of Elba.

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Can I book a holiday on the Island of Elba?

Yes, you can book.

Please contact the various types of holiday accommodation that will you will find on our portal and request an estimate››

Can I cancel my booking?

This year most types of holiday accommodation allow you to cancel free of charge up to 14/15 days prior to arrival dateShould the reasons for your needing to cancel be beyond your control , for example, a Province or Region being unexpectedly forced into lockdown, many types have agreed to grant a full refund of your deposit or give you a voucher than will remain valid for a future stay.

For futher information concerning the general conditions of cancellation we kindly request you to contact the holiday accommodation where you had booked directly and, if necessary, your insurance company if you had signed a policy that includes hotel cancellation.

What are the safety measures in the various types of holiday accommodation?

Every type of holiday accommodation is very meticulous as regards the anti COVID-19 safety measures and follows every rule of the Law that came into force on May 18th, so you can be sure of frequent cleaning and disinfecting of every square inch, as well as fully respecting the social distancing and the DOs and DON'Ts concerning personal hygiene in an attempt to combat the spreading of the Coronavirus.

Am I allowed to go swimming in the sea?

Yes, on the Island of Elba you are allowed full access to any of the free beaches and, if you wish, you can also go to any beach where there is a bathing establishment. It goes without saying that while on the beach you will have to respect the public health safety measures to the full; this means you will have to keep a distance of at least one metre from others (the Region of Tuscany recommends 1,80 m), there will have to be 10 m² between each sun umbrella, plus any beach equipment (not within the umbrella area) will have to be kept at a distance of at least 1,5 m.

As well as going into the sea, you are allowed to practise any individual sport like swimming, surfing, kitesurfing or windsurfing as long as you keep your distance from others. Since you must avoid grouping together, group sports like beach volley and beach soccer are not allowed.

Discover all the beaches on the Island of Elba in our Elba Beaches app ››

What do we have to do as regards ferry arrivals and departures?

There is probably no special check or restriction n those coming from the port in Piombino before they embark the ferry. Social distancing of at least 1 metreduring the crossing and when getting off the ferry is guaranteed, and as regards inside the garage or in the lounge all passengers will be asked to sit at the necessary distance. If you wish, you may stand outside on the deck during the crossing.

All the ferries are disinfected using the products stated by the Law and there are gel disinfectant dispensers for you to use for washing your hands on the ferry.

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Am I allowed to use public transport?

Both urban and extra urban bus services are regular but passengers must bear in mind that they will have to respect the various health and safety rules.

Timetables of public transport on the island ››

Can I get any information over the phone as regards the situation in Tuscany?

The regional free phone number is 800 55 60 60 or you can dial the public number 1500 of the Ministry of Health.

What do I do if I think I have picked up the virus?

If, while you are on holiday on the Island of Elba, you feel unwell or accuse symptoms and think you may have become infected, dial the Region of Tuscany free phone number 800 55 60 60 immediately and they will tell you exactly what you have to do.

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Apartaments 204 Small villas and detached houses 14 Bed & breakfast 16 Hotels 77 Villas 5 Residences 44 Farm holiday centres 13 Campsites 19 Farm holiday campsites 1 Travel agencies 11 Estate agencies 1
  • Get to Elba
  • How to get there
  • Ferries
  • Getting about on the island
  • Hire
  • Stay
  • Accommodation that is open all year round
  • Hotels
  • Residences
  • Bed & Breakfasts
  • Apartments
  • Small villas and detached houses
  • Villas
  • Farm holiday centres
  • Campsites
  • Camper and caravan
  • Farm holiday campsites
  • Luxury accommodation
  • Tourist agencies and realtors
  • Eat
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  • Food & Wine Experience
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  • Weather
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  • Apps for your smartphone
  • Visit Elba
  • Beaches and coasts
  • Places to see
  • Tuscan Archipelago National Park
  • Guided excursions
  • Useful advice
  • Maps of the Island of Elba
  • I am...
  • Recommended itineraries
  • Sports and free time
  • Water sports
  • Land sports
  • Elba not to be missed
  • Outdoor sports
  • Enjoyment and relaxation
  • Courses and study trips
  • Shopping
  • Special events and exhibitions
  • Discovering Elba
  • How many beaches are there in Elba?
  • Paths and tracksin Elba
  • Elba in winter
  • Interesting facts
  • History of Elba
  • Geology of Elba
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