Towns and villagesPhoto © Alice Russolo and Nicola Santini
Porto Azzurro
A charming fisherman village shaped by Spanish rule
The charming fishing village of Porto Azzurro is in the center of the Gulf of Mola, the most welcoming bay on the east coast of the Elba Island.
Porto Longone, the historic name for this village, was linked to the name of the prison housed inside the Fortress of Longone. The name was changed in 1947 by the local administration, opting for a new, more pleasant name that reflected the landscape: Porto Azzurro.
The town, with its well-sheltered port where ferries and tourist boats dock, is a popular seaside resort and a good starting point for exploring the eastern coast of Elba.