Porto Azzurro

Porto Azzurro stretches along the eastern coast of Elba Island with a harbor protected by surrounding hills at an elevation of 2 meters.

The settlement, formerly called Porto Longone, received permission from Prince Iacopo VI Appiani in 1557 to construct a Spanish fortress in the territory.

The municipality celebrates its patron saint James on July 26 with traditional ceremonies, music performances, and local food specialties.

Visitors reach Porto Azzurro through regular ferry services from mainland Tuscany, with connections to Florence located 130 kilometers northeast.

The territory contains two distinct districts, Barbarossa and Mola, spread across 13.3 square kilometers with a population density of 280 inhabitants per kilometer.

Location: Province of Livorno

Capital city: Porto Azzurro

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Shares border with: Capoliveri, Portoferraio, Rio

Website: http://comune.portoazzurro.li.it

GPS coordinates: 42.76667,10.40000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51