Introducing Portoferraio
Known to the Romans as Fabricia and later Ferraia (since it was a port for iron exports), this small harbour was acquired by Cosimo I de’Medici in the mid-16th century, when the fortifications took shape.
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It can be a hectic place, but wandering the streets/steps of the historic centre and indulging in the exceptional eating options more than makes up for the squeeze.
Last updated: Oct 28, 2008
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Recommended itinerary for 4 nights in Itay from Rome to Lake Como?
by ccarlson 26 December 2011
My husband and I are getting off a ship in Rome and picking up a car. The ship is stopping in Portofino and Portoferraio. We have 4…
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RE: Cruise From London to Italy
by neckervd 01 September 2011
Most of these cruises stop at ports like Vigo, Lisboa, Cadiz, Ceuta, Barcelona, Toulon, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Gibraltar, Livorno, Civitavecch…
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Travelling around on Elba Island
by michaeljh 11 August 2011
I am going to elba for 5 days next month and am most likely going to be arriving at rio marina port, i just wondered how easy it will…
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