Hotel Villa Wanda

Elba


At this friendly, family-run, 15-room hotel 4km north of Capoliveri, unfussy rooms are bright and fresh while a series of terraces provide plenty of space to lounge around. First-floor rooms have village views and the best enjoy balconies with invigorating sea views. The sandy beach at Lido di Capoliveri is 10 minutes' walk away.

Minimum three-night stays apply in high summer.


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2. Villa Romana delle Grotte

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3. Area Archeologica della Linguella

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4. Forte Stella

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6. Teatro dei Vigilanti

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8. Forte Falcone

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