 Absolutely
enchanting, Capoliveri preserves an almost medieval atmosphere
in its architecture, sober at the same time as graceful and
elegant. It is located in the southern parts of the island,
in the heart of Elba's mining area, between the iron mines at
Mount Calamita and Mount Ginevro. From Capoliveri's panoramic
point you can enjoy a superb view over the gulfs Lacona and
di Campo, at the foot of a wild headland covered with bush,
agaves and prickly pears. The coasts of Capoliveri are some
of the most beautiful on the island, with overhanging cliffs,
visited by thousands of sea-gulls, and small bays with crystal-clear
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In its surroundings you can visit the charming ruins of the
San Michele church, immerged in the vegetation, the Focardo
Fortress that raises to guard the Longone Gulf, the sanctuaries
of the Madonna delle Grazie and of the Madonna della neve, located
on splendid panoramic hillocks. Villa Foresi as well is worth
a visit. Located in the center of the Lacona Plain, it was built
by Raffaello Foresi and surounded by a secular eucalyptus wood.
Today, the villa is part of a farm that allows you to visit
the vineyards and the cellars. Every year on the 14:th of July,
the Festa dell'Innamorata (Sweetheart feast) is held at Capoliveri.
Do not miss it if you are around at that time.
Photos from APT Tuscan Archipelago and Mediaweb srl.
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