Marciana, Marciana Marina, Poggio and the western coast of Elba
This is certainly the more beautiful side of the island, where the sea is clearer and the landscape more interesting. These are some of the places to be visited near Sant’Andrea.
MARCIANA
High up in the mountainside (630 metres above sea level), and also overlooking
the sea, the medieval hamlet of Marciana is a labyrinth of alleyways and
stairways to be explored. Walking through this village is very pleasant;
each doorstep and door encountered along the way is decorated with potted
dahlias and geraniums, which are the pride of the local people. Climbing
upwards, one passes through the Medieval vaults and crosses small squares
which are the crossroads for the network of alleyways. The church of San
Francesco (17th century), the fortress and the archaeological museum are
all worth visiting.
POGGIO
Another ancient hamlet, a few kilometres from Marciana. There is a source
of water here immersed in the chestnut forest and known as the Fonte di
Napoleone (Napoleon’s fountain). It is said that the Emperor demanded
water form this font on his table everyday during the ten months he spent
on Elba.
MARCIANA MARINA
A typical fishing port (but now also a very well equipped tourist port),
and pleasantly lively during the summer. The “Quartiere del Cotone”, the
historical centre of the village characterised by the pastel coloured
houses which are a reminder of the old houses in villages in Liguria,
is not to be missed.
THE COAST
The provincial road from Marciana to Sant’Andrea follows the western coastline
of the island in the direction of Cavoli and Marina di Campo, providing
a spectacular view of gulfs, promontories and small very picturesque villages
of white houses. Even in the middle of summer, quiet corners can always
be found: La Zanca, Patresi, with its lighthouse, Chiessi and Pomonte.
If you drive along this road at sunset, stop at Punta Nera (between Patresi
and Chiessi); the suggestive dark rocky promontory above the sea is the
westernmost part of the island, where the sun reflects off the sea and
the rocks in the light breeze which is always there.
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