Rio Marina is a small town on Elba Island and was, for many years, the centre of mining activities on the island. Today, it is a municipality of approx. 2000 inhabitants where the traditional atmosphere of Italian towns still prevails.
The information provided by the Rio Marina Waldensian House and the special holiday offers to discover all the marvels of the territory will make your stay on Elba Island relaxing and carefree. The building was constructed in the mid-1800s and was an elementary school until 1931. In the 1950s, it was transformed into a seaside summer lodge to host the children cared for by the Gould and the Ferretti institutes in Florence. We have always cared about welcoming our guests!
Rio Marina is a small town on Elba Island and was, for many years, the centre of mining activities on the island. Today, it is a municipality of approx. 2000 inhabitants where the traditional atmosphere of Italian towns still prevails.
Visitors will find a great variety of beaches and coves in the vicinity of Rio Marina to suit all preferences and requirements, whether they are travelling alone or with small children.
The classic myths ascribed the origin of Elba Island to an ornament that slipped from the neck of Venus and fell into the sea.