Cavo

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Panorama of the beach of Cavo. The port city of Cavo on the island of Elba.
Panorama of the beach of Cavo. The port city of Cavo on the island of Elba.
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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Viale Italia 315 Follonica GR
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3 out of 5
Via Delle Collacchie, 67 Follonica GR
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Mineral Park of Elba Island

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Mineral Park of Elba Island during your travels in 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 studying the exhibits at Museum of Elba Minerals and Mining during your trip to 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 with a stop at Roman Villa di Capo Castello. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Roman Villa di Capo Castello

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

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

Things to do

Barracuda allo Scoglietto of Portoferraio

Double Dive Elba Island

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Double Dive Elba Island
Private Open Water Diver Course plus Underwater Scooter in Cable

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Cities near Cavo

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

Rio Marina

Streets of Rio Nell'Elba on Elba Island, Italy

Rio nell'Elba

Panorama Blue Hour at Elba Island, Tuscany

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