Rio

The most recently formed of the island’s municipalities (created by uniting Rio Elba and Rio Marina), over time this has become the favourite destination for visitors in search of shingle coves and pristine locations. Wandering along the narrow streets of the village of Rio nell'Elba or strolling across the sea-front square of Rio Marina, with its Appiani Tower, are just two of the many attractions of a holiday on the east coast. The area includes famous coves like Topinetti or the lovely Cala Seregola, with black sand, but Rio nell'Elba is also home to the island’s other mining hub, and as well as enjoying its coastline visitors should also not miss the Mining District Archaeological Museum and a guided tour of the places where the miners used to work.