Portoferraio Lighthouse, Elba

Name: Portoferraio Lighthouse
Address: Elba, Italy

#2 among attractions in Elba

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Facts and practical information

Portoferraio lighthouse, called Faro del Forte Stella Lighthouse since is placed on the northern rampart of Forte Stella built in 1548 by Cosimo I de' Medici in Portoferraio, Elba. ()

Local name: Faro di Portoferraio Coordinates: 42°48'59"N, 10°20'2"E

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Day trips

Portoferraio Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nazionale delle Residenze Napoleoniche, Chiesa di San Crispino, Scoglietto di Portoferraio, Propositura della Natività di Maria.

~480 ftW
42°49'0"N • 10°19'56"E
Museo Nazionale delle Residenze Napoleoniche, Portoferraio
3 min walk • History museum, Museum
~780 ftW
Church
Chiesa di San Crispino, Elba
4 min walk • The church of San Cristino, also known as the Church of Mercy, is a sacred building located in Portoferraio.
0.9 miN
Lighthouse
Scoglietto di Portoferraio
22 min walk • The reef of Portoferraio is a minor island in the Tuscan Archipelago. It is located about 1.5 km northeast of Cape Bianco; administratively it is part of the Elban municipality of Portoferraio.
~740 ftSW
Church
Propositura della Natività di Maria, Elba
4 min walk • The propositura of the Nativity of Mary is a sacred building located in Piazza della Repubblica in Portoferraio.
~1980 ftSW
Tower
Torre del Martello, Elba
10 min walk • The Linguella Tower, also known as the Martello Tower, is a coastal tower located in Portoferraio, on the island of Elba. Its location is at the northern end of the roadstead.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portoferraio Lighthouse?

Nearby attractions include Museo Nazionale delle Residenze Napoleoniche, Portoferraio (3 min walk), Propositura della Natività di Maria, Elba (4 min walk), Chiesa di San Crispino, Elba (4 min walk), Torre del Martello, Elba (10 min walk).

How to get to Portoferraio Lighthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portoferraio Lighthouse:

Ferry

FerryTerminal Mole 3 (18 min walk)
FerryTerminal Mole 1 (19 min walk)