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Giacomo Apostolo. Three kilometers (approx. 2 mi) away
is the historic center, where
There must be a reason for the Sanctuary della Madonna
this: many are the touristic at- del Monserrato preserves the
tractions, from the Sanctuary image of the “Madonna Nera”
of the Madonna delle Grazie, (Black Madonna). Opposite
overlooking the gulf; the Fo- this small piazza is a panoracardo Fort and Monte Calami- mic view of Barbarossa Beach,
ta with its iron deposits; to the a haven for divers. Also check
Minerological Museum, one of out the emerald-colored Lake
Terranera.
the best-known in Europe.
and piazzas are crawling with
tourists.
The sixth destination on our
tour is Porto Azzurro, where
still today we can see the signs
of Spanish rule (17th Century),
e.g. the Fort of San Giacomo.
Do not miss: the harbor where tourists can dock ferries and
boats, the piazza surrounded
by shops and restaurants, and
the Baroque Church of San
with settlements dating back
to the Neolithic epoch. Be sure
to see the Romitorio di Santa Caterina (the Hermitage of
St. Catherine), location of the
Orto dei Semplici, a botanical
garden with a large variety of
plant species.
Seventh stop: Rio Marina
(Commune of Parco Minerario), which is comprised of
Cavo, a minuscule town comprising exquisite beaches, and
its quaint and charming landfall.
Finally, we arrive in Rio Elba,
the oldest village on the island,
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