COVID-19: on holiday on the Island of Elba, here's what to do!

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. All the types of holiday accommodation are open from May 18th. From May 18th in the entire region of Tuscany you are allowed to move about freely with no need to carry a self-signed certificate; only those resident in the Region of Tuscany are allowed :to come to the island for tourist reasons.

From June 3rd (unless in the meantime the government or region modifies the restrictions at the last minute) you are allowed to move from one region to the other and the whole island will be open to everybody.

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.

Beaches are organized and run by the Town Council only in the territory of Porto Azzurro so free sun umbrellas and sun beds both for residents and tourists are given out by them.

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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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What do I have to do as regards flight arrivals and departures?

The terrritorial continuity Silver Air flights will start again from Monday 25th May 2020. All health safety measures will be ensured so as to make flying as safe as possible for all those on board. You can read all the health agreements between the Health Authority and the Flight Company on your ticket.

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.

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.