Rio Marina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The town of Rio Marina is located on the eastern side of the Elba island, nestled gently in a small inlet surrounded by hills. In this area of the island, the coast that stretches from Rio Marina to Cavo is called the "Shining coast,” or “Costa che brilla” in Italian. This nickname was given to honor the almost dreamlike glint that comes from the black mining dust
The town of Rio Marina is located on the eastern side of the Elba island, nestled gently in a small inlet surrounded by hills. In this area of the island, the coast that stretches from Rio Marina to Cavo is called the "Shining coast,” or “Costa che brilla” in Italian. This nickname was given to honor the almost dreamlike glint that comes from the black mining dust
An unlikely place in the mountains of the Elba island where I like to stop by when mountain biking, the Tonietti mausoleum was in fact never used as the family grave it was intended for. There is an amazing view of the sea and the island if you manage to climb the cast iron spiral staircase which is in poorly shape and leads to the second floor.
The Mausoleum Tonietti in Cavo is a majestic square shaped tower that stands tall and has a marble stairway at the entrance. It was originally built as a private tomb for the Tonietti family. The mausoleum however never did become a burial place for the family because permission to have it buried inside was never granted. The internal cast iron spiral staircase, in very poor condition, takes you to a breathtaking of the Tyrrhenian coastline.
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Apartment/ flat - Rio marina

Apartment/ flat - Rio marina

Isola d'Elba Tuscany
Stay at this villa in Rio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ortano Beach and Spiaggia Luisidangelo are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Katastrophe
Fewo war nicht sauber, möbel waren verrostet bzw verschimmelt.Küchenfronten klebrig vor dreck. Zufahrt zur fewo eine katastrophe. Alle wasserhäne waren defekt/undicht. Permanent ist die sicherung geflogen. Vermieter hatte keine lust sich auf englisch zu unterhalten. Per telefon hat er bewießen das ...

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

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Apartment/ flat - Rio marina
Four-room apartment in the Capo D'Arco area with direct access to the sea

Four-room apartment in the Capo D'Arco area with direct access to the sea

Rio Marina Tuscany
Stay at this apartment in Rio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ortano Beach and Terranera Lake are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Ruhig und tolle Aussicht
Die Anlage ist sehr schön gestaltet. Tolle Pools, auch unten mit Meerwasser. Süsswasser Pool leider zu kurze Öffnungszeiten und ein wenig blöde Baderegeln für Kleinkinder. Der Erwachsene darf nicht mit baden nur überwachen. Grosse Wohnung und ganz tolle Aussicht. Temperaturen in der Wohnung waren ...

Reviewed on 20 July 2024

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Four-room apartment in the Capo D'Arco area with direct access to the sea
Island D Elba Capo D Arco: Villa on the promontory among flowers and scents

Island D Elba Capo D Arco: Villa on the promontory among flowers and scents

Isola D Elba Capo D Arco
Stay at this holiday home in Rio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Terranera Lake and Royal Beach are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Schön
Zum Strand runter nur 10 min. zu Fuß jedoch zurück sicher 20 min. da es schon Steil ist. Die Ruhe im Haus und Umgebung war toll,und Aussicht auf 2 Seiten hin. wäre Mein Mann nicht Lungenkrank würden Wir jederzeit wieder kommen.

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

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Island D Elba Capo D Arco: Villa on the promontory among flowers and scents
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Apartment/ flat - Rio marina

Apartment/ flat - Rio marina

Isola d'Elba Tuscany
Stay at this villa in Rio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ortano Beach and Spiaggia Luisidangelo are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Katastrophe
Fewo war nicht sauber, möbel waren verrostet bzw verschimmelt.Küchenfronten klebrig vor dreck. Zufahrt zur fewo eine katastrophe. Alle wasserhäne waren defekt/undicht. Permanent ist die sicherung geflogen. Vermieter hatte keine lust sich auf englisch zu unterhalten. Per telefon hat er bewießen das ...

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

Apartment/ flat - Rio marina
Four-room apartment in the Capo D'Arco area with direct access to the sea

Four-room apartment in the Capo D'Arco area with direct access to the sea

Rio Marina Tuscany
Stay at this apartment in Rio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ortano Beach and Terranera Lake are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Ruhig und tolle Aussicht
Die Anlage ist sehr schön gestaltet. Tolle Pools, auch unten mit Meerwasser. Süsswasser Pool leider zu kurze Öffnungszeiten und ein wenig blöde Baderegeln für Kleinkinder. Der Erwachsene darf nicht mit baden nur überwachen. Grosse Wohnung und ganz tolle Aussicht. Temperaturen in der Wohnung waren ...

Reviewed on 20 July 2024

Four-room apartment in the Capo D'Arco area with direct access to the sea
Island D Elba Capo D Arco: Villa on the promontory among flowers and scents

Island D Elba Capo D Arco: Villa on the promontory among flowers and scents

Isola D Elba Capo D Arco
Stay at this holiday home in Rio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Terranera Lake and Royal Beach are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Schön
Zum Strand runter nur 10 min. zu Fuß jedoch zurück sicher 20 min. da es schon Steil ist. Die Ruhe im Haus und Umgebung war toll,und Aussicht auf 2 Seiten hin. wäre Mein Mann nicht Lungenkrank würden Wir jederzeit wieder kommen.

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Island D Elba Capo D Arco: Villa on the promontory among flowers and scents
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Popular places to visit

Mineral Park of Elba Island

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mineral Park of Elba Island during your trip to Vigneria. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Mineral Park of Elba Island

Spiaggia di Nisportino

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia di Nisportino during your trip to Rio nell'Elba? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Spiaggia di Nisportino

Museum of Elba Minerals and Mining

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Elba Minerals and Mining in Vigneria. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Museum of Elba Minerals and Mining

Roman Villa di Capo Castello

You can find out about the history of Cavo when you stop by Roman Villa di Capo Castello. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Roman Villa di Capo Castello

Spiaggia della Torre

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia della Torre during your trip to Rio Marina? Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.

Spiaggia della Torre

Spiaggia Luisidangelo

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia Luisidangelo during your trip to Rio Marina? Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums.

Spiaggia Luisidangelo

Activities

Barracuda allo Scoglietto of Portoferraio

Double Dive Elba Island

NZ$157
per adult
Double Dive Elba Island
Private Open Water Diver Course plus Underwater Scooter in Cable

Private Open Water Diver Course plus Underwater Scooter in Cable

NZ$1,574
per adult
Private Open Water Diver Course plus Underwater Scooter in Cable
Portoferraio

Portoferraio, the fisherman village chosen by Etruscans, Medici and Napoleon

NZ$590
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Portoferraio, the fisherman village chosen by Etruscans, Medici and Napoleon
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