Biodola Gulf - Elba Island

The Island of Capraia and Corsica on the horizon, the green stain that seems Swallow the road and then the extraordinary spectacle of this great beach That is the Gulf of Biodola. His fine sand, water clarity, the magic Colours that change with the move of the sun, make it a paradise for bathing and holidays, particularly loved by the families, for the sweetness with which degrades the sea.
Biodola, Scaglieri and Oven are the three locations that give life to the Gulf, the name of Before refers to a fragrant flower in the shape of a lily that was born on straw marina Which in turn was used to weave hats and baskets.
Scaglieri comes from scale for the conformation of the land is all terraced Mindful of the great wine production that took place here, the height to which arrive terracing a landscape that had to recall the Langhe. In Roman times were different active furnaces for melting metal, as witnessed by the remains present in the soil from which the name Oven.
Before the advent of the tourism economy of the nations of the Gulf, was linked to the agriculture and fisheries to some small activities such as the production of lime to Punta Peninsula or brick factory with the Biodola on rails toward the beach. The big tourism season begins in 50 years, the first VIP guests are then like the homonymous Conti Borromeo Islands, the Marquis of various families singers and actors and many others. And attracted all the beauty of this place. The position is particularly fortunate, the bay is protected by sirocco winds of summer and the winds of winter tramontana encouraging a mild climate.
Who loves walking, can 'try beautiful walks on ancient paths. Have a great path that goes from Procchio to Viticcio with many stretches of the sea some pine forest or bush, which can be divided into several sections, Scaglieri is at the heart of this location. The walk that goes to Viticcio Scaglieri through Punta Peninsula is easy and scenic.
Punta Peninsula is really interesting, covered with corpobrotus acinaciformis (Nail of witch) whose beautiful flowers, violet light throughout the cliffs, there are also a variety of beautiful white iris and many other Mediterranean species. Of relief "Rocky the owl" because it recalls the figure of an owl and the "Cliff, forced" with a small cave where local people say is a refuge galeotto fled from forced labour during the French occupation of the island. The Biodola did not need to invent tricks to attract tourists, the sea, beautiful beaches and a rich vegetation and integrates a hotel hospitality careful and competent as they are today, then one of the most beloved by tourists from all over the world.