Diving the Isola d’Elba

The island of Elba has a monumental historical significance as it was the island to which Napoleon was famously exiled. Today, it is a great tourist destination with lots of shops and restaurants and 150 beaches to explore. The waters around the island are among the best dive sites in all of Italy The Elviscot, Formiche della Zanca, and the bay of Portoferraio are all great places to check out. There are amazing visibility and a wide variety of marine life here which means that underwater photography is very popular.

Dive Sites in Isola d’Elba

The descriptions provided here are intended as general information and personal experiences related to specific dive sites and locations and should not be construed as definitive advice or recommendations. Before diving, please confirm that diving is permitted at your chosen location, and comply with all relevant local laws, regulations, and posted signage. The responsibility for verifying the legality of the dive and assessing any associated risks rests entirely with you.