Villas in Rio Marina
Rio Marina suits visitors who want Elba's mining past on the island's east coast, with the Piombino ferry about 45 minutes away. Homes here are mostly for around five, and under half have a pool.
- Villas
- 16
- From, per week
- £444
About Rio Marina
Rio Marina is a small fishing and mining village in an inlet on the eastern side of Elba, dating back to Etruscan times. Iron mining scarred the land around it, and the Mining Museum in Palazzo del Burò, in the village centre, is the start of the Island of Elba Mineral Park, an open-air site you can tour on foot, by bike or on a small train. In the Conche area there is a small red lake with purplish reflections. The village also has a 16th-century clock tower and the church of San Rocco. Most homes have a garden and some have a pool. The village is well connected to the mainland all year.
Is Rio Marina right for you?
- Best for
- Mining history and a quieter east-coast base
- Not for you if
- You want a big town base; Portoferraio is the island's largest.
Near Rio Marina
Cavo
Where the Shining Coast stretch that starts at Rio Marina ends, and a ferry stop on the Piombino route.
Rio nell'Elba
A village on Elba that holds the Mineral District Archaeological Museum.
Porto Azzurro
A fishing village known for the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Monserrato, built in 1606.
Portoferraio
The island's largest town, with a fortified city built by Cosimo I de' Medici in 1548.
Getting to Rio Marina
Ferries cross from Piombino on the mainland. Toremar's crossing to Rio Marina takes about 45 minutes, and boats also serve Portoferraio and Cavo. Elba has its own small airport, La Pila, in Campo nell'Elba. A car is useful for getting round the island.
When to go to Rio Marina
Rio Marina is popular with holidaymakers, especially in summer, and its ferry link to the mainland runs year-round. Guided walking and hiking events on the island take place in spring and autumn. Check the Mining Park and museum opening times before an off-season visit.
Villas in Rio Marina
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Terrazza di Paolo
Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy
6
2
0
ParkingTerraceWashing Machine+3 more
from£67
per night
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Cantinone 3
Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£114
per night
4-star property
L'Eco di Rio
Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy
6
3
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+10 more
from£183
per night
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2-star property
3-star property
Baroccia da Mary
Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+5 more
from£66
per night
4-star property
Villa Le Palme
Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£150
per night
3-star property
Al Pino 60
Rio Marina, Elba Island, Italy
5
1
0
Air ConDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£63
per night
Rio Marina villa holidays: questions answered
What can you see in Rio Marina itself?
The Mining Museum in Palazzo del Burò, in the village centre, is the main sight and the starting point for the Mining Park. The village also has a 16th-century clock tower and the small church of San Rocco.
What is the Mining Park at Rio Marina?
It is an open-air museum, created in 1991 to reclaim land scarred by iron mining. You visit on foot, by bike, by little train or off-road vehicle.
How long is the ferry from Rio Marina to Piombino?
About 45 minutes. Toremar runs the direct crossing. A bus to Cavo and a ferry from there takes about 1 hour 48 minutes in all.
Is Rio Marina quiet?
Fairly, outside summer. It is a small fishing and mining village in an inlet on Elba's east side, and holidaymakers come mainly in summer.
Rio Marina or Cavo as a base?
Rio Marina has the mining museum and park. Cavo is where the Shining Coast ends, so choose by whether mining history or the coast matters more.
Nearby towns to Rio Marina
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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