Villas in Capoliveri
Capoliveri is a fortified hill village on Elba, suiting couples and small families who like a village base with beaches nearby. Most homes sleep four or fewer, and getting here means a ferry from Piombino followed by a drive across the island.
- Villas
- 71
- From, per week
- £373
About Capoliveri
Capoliveri sits at 167 m, a fortified medieval hill village of narrow alleys, arches and staircases around a central square, with 3,970 residents. Its hamlets include Innamorata, Lido, Morcone, Naregno and Pareti, and Monte Calamita, rich in mineral deposits, rises in the municipality. Our homes are close to the village, mostly with gardens, about half with air conditioning and few with a pool, typically one bedroom for four. Elba is the third-largest Italian island, and its population rises considerably in summer. On 14 July the Festival of the Innamorata ends with a torchlit gathering at sea.
Is Capoliveri right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting a hill village near beaches
- Not for you if
- You want to avoid a ferry, since Elba is reached by a crossing from Piombino.
Near Capoliveri
Cala dell'Innamorata
Beach on the panoramic road from the historic centre through Morcone and Pareti, tied to a legend dated 1534.
Porto Azzurro
Neighbouring municipality and a stopover for most boats to Montecristo; Capoliveri belonged to it, as Porto Longone, until 1906.
Portoferraio
Elba's principal town and ferry port, with the Palazzina dei Mulini and Forte Falcone from Napoleon's stay in 1814.
Cavoli
Beach on Elba with fine sand and clear water.
Getting to Capoliveri
Fly to Pisa, about 98 km and 1 hour 20 minutes by road from Piombino, then take the ferry to Portoferraio, which takes about 60 minutes with four operators. Elba's own airport lists flights to the Italian mainland only. You will want a car on Elba, since Capoliveri is a drive from the ferry.
When to go to Capoliveri
Elba's permanent population of about 31,000 rises considerably in summer. The Festival of the Innamorata falls on 14 July, and the patron saint, St Roch, is celebrated on 16 August. Permit-only visits to Montecristo run from 1 March to 15 April and from 15 May to 31 October. Check which restaurants and beach services close in winter before travelling off-season.
Villas in Capoliveri
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2-Bedroom Home, Capoliveri
Capoliveri, Elba Island, Italy
4
2
0
BBQParkingGarden+7 more
from£106
per night
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2-Bedroom Home, Capoliveri
Capoliveri, Elba Island, Italy
4
2
0
BBQParkingGarden+7 more
from£92
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Capoliveri
Capoliveri, Elba Island, Italy
4
1
0
BBQParkingGarden+7 more
from£96
per night
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Villetta Verde 1
Capoliveri, Elba Island, Italy
6
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+8 more
from£83
per night
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2-Bedroom Home, Capoliveri
Capoliveri, Elba Island, Italy
4
2
0
BBQParkingGarden+6 more
from£77
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Capoliveri
Capoliveri, Elba Island, Italy
2
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+7 more
from£78
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Capoliveri
Capoliveri, Elba Island, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+7 more
from£63
per night
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Il Melograno
Capoliveri, Elba Island, Italy
6
3
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+10 more
from£147
per night
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3-star property
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Capoliveri villa holidays: questions answered
How do you get to Capoliveri from Piombino?
Take the ferry to Portoferraio, about 60 minutes, then drive across the island. Ferries to Rio Marina take about 45 minutes and to Cavo about 35, and a hydrofoil to Cavo takes around 20 minutes.
Is Capoliveri on the beach?
No. The village sits on a hill at 167 m, and Cala dell'Innamorata is reached by a panoramic road from the historic centre through Morcone and Pareti. Check each home's distance to the sea before booking.
What is the Capoliveri legend of Cala dell'Innamorata?
A tradition dated 1534 says two lovers, Lorenzo and Maria, met secretly on this beach. Pirates killed Lorenzo on 14 July and Maria threw herself into the sea. Capoliveri marks the date each year with a procession.
Is Capoliveri busy on 14 July?
It is a big date in the village calendar. The Festival of the Innamorata that day includes a procession and a large torchlit gathering at sea, in a municipality of under 4,000 residents.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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