Cavo

Latest page update: 18 September 2024

The village of Cavo is situated at the north-eastern tip of Elba, the main island of the Tuscan Archipelago. The geographical location of Cavo is such that its port is the closest to the Italian mainland.

You can sail by Toremar hydrofoil to the port of Piombino on the Tuscan mainland in just 20 minutes as opposed to the 40 minute hydrofoil journey between the capital Portoferraio and Piombino.

Cavo, Elba

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Things to see in Elba
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Arcipelago Toscano

Cavo - frazione di Rio

Comune: Rio

Island: Elba

Province: Livorno

Region: Tuscany

Highlights: beaches, ferries to mainland

Close by: Rio Marina, Rio nell'Elba, Bagnaia Beach, Portoferraio

Recommended accommodation: B&B Aloe Ranch Elba (9 km)

Cavo Ferry Times

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