La Stretta, Elba

Name: La Stretta
Address: Elba, Italy

#21 among attractions in Elba

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

Gallery (1)

Map

Map

Facts and practical information

La Stretta is a relief on the island of Elba. Located in the western part of the island, it is part of the Monte Capanne chain and reaches a height of 806 meters above sea level. The place is very scenic and is characterized by a particular monzogranitic formation formerly called La Porta, halfway between Monte di Cote and Monte Giove. The toponym La Porta has been attested since 1840. In a rock niche is a small religious shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. A pastoral neighborhood, the Caprile della Stretta, exists in the area.

Coordinates: 42°46'50"N, 10°9'10"E

Address

Elba Italy

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Elba

Day trips

La Stretta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Romitorio di San Cerbone, Monte Corto, Uomo Masso, Church of San Benedetto.

0.8 miE
Church
Romitorio di San Cerbone, Elba
21 min walk • The hermitage of San Cerbone is a sacred building located on the island of Elba, on Crino delle Puntate, halfway between the towns of Marciana and Poggio.
1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte Corto, Elba
25 min walk • Mount Corto is a mountain of the island of Elba.
1.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Uomo Masso, Elba
29 min walk • Masso dell'Omo is a relief on the island of Elba. Better known as L'Omo, it is a peculiar monzogranitic formation that is part of the Monte Capanne Range and reaches a height of 532 meters above sea level.
1.3 miSW
Ruins
Church of San Benedetto, Elba
35 min walk • The church of St. Benedict is a 12th-century house of worship located in the municipality of Marciana, Elba Island.
0.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Galera, Elba
18 min walk • La Galera is a mountain on the island of Elba, located in the western part of the island and part of the Monte Capanne chain. The place-name, first attested in a 1780 cartography as Monte della Galera, may derive from the pastoral enclosures in the...
0.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Tavola, Elba
13 min walk • La Tavola is a mountain peak on the island of Elba. Located in the western part of the island, it is part of the Monte Capanne chain and reaches a height of 936 meters above sea level. It is located on the ridge between Monte di Cote and Galera.
1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Il Troppolo, Elba
26 min walk • Tròppolo is a summit of the island of Elba.
1.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Colle di Tutti, Elba
28 min walk • Everyone's hill is a mountain on the island of Elba.
~1980 ftS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Monte di Cote, Elba
10 min walk • Mount of Cote is a mountain of the island of Elba.
1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Serraventosa, Elba
26 min walk • Serraventosa is a relief on the island of Elba, the site of a small rock necropolis from the Bronze Age until the Iron Age.
1.1 miSW
Ruins
Mauerrest San Frediano, Elba
30 min walk • The church of San Frediano is a 12th-century house of worship in the municipal territory of Marciana, Elba Island.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Stretta?

Nearby attractions include Monte di Cote, Elba (10 min walk), La Tavola, Elba (13 min walk), La Galera, Elba (18 min walk), Romitorio di San Cerbone, Elba (21 min walk).