Elevation
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Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
1
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
11800
Real Population (5km)
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Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
22500
Air Quality Rating
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Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Region
Toscana
Walkability
Very Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
48
/ 15
Climate Description
Temperate climate with mild winters, warm summers, ample sunshine, and moderate precipitation.
Portoferraio
Toscana
Capital of Elba Island, known for historical fortifications, cultural heritage, and walkability.
Summary
Portoferraio, the vibrant capital of Elba Island, offers a balanced blend of historical charm and cultural richness that appeals to expats and retirees. Surrounded by striking landscapes, the town is renowned for its well-preserved Medici fortifications, including Fort Falcone and Fort Stella, which frame its picturesque coastal views. The local culture is steeped in history, with sites such as Napoleon’s former residences, Villa San Martino and Palazzina dei Mulini, adding a distinct flavor to its heritage.
While the town boasts an impressive walkability score and is a mere 17 minutes from the nearest airport, it does face challenges, particularly in healthcare access where quality may vary. Nevertheless, the thriving local community, characterized by its culinary traditions including the unique schiaccia briaca, and events like the Festival Elba Isola Musicale d’Europa, fosters a welcoming environment for those seeking a slower, culturally enriching lifestyle.
✅ Pros
– Stunning coastal views and beautiful natural surroundings.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Moderate climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Low unemployment rate promoting job opportunities.
– Quality healthcare services available to residents.
– Moderate tourism fosters a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
– Good air quality contributing to overall well-being.
– Opportunities for integration into the local community.
– Scenic transportation options including ferry services.
– Access to educational facilities for lifelong learning.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant entertainment.
– Infrastructure improvements needed; some roads may be challenging.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users and remote workers.
– Healthcare quality score suggests room for improvement.
– Seasonal tourist influx can disrupt local tranquility.
– Higher living costs compared to other towns in Toscana.
– Limited shopping options may require travel to nearby towns.
– Public transportation options are somewhat limited outside peak tourism.
– Language barrier can complicate integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Smaller community may feel isolating for some expats.
Portoferraio Demographics
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
11800
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
22500
Births Per 100 Deaths
50.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
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Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Moderate Tourism
Income per capita (2023)
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This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
22200
Income rank in Italy (2023)
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This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
2473 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Marina di Campo (Elba)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
3
Driving Time
17min(s)
Marina di Campo Airport (IATA: EBA) is located in La Pila, near Marina di Campo on the southern side of Elba Island, Italy. It operates as a private civil airport open to commercial flights, serving mainly seasonal routes including destinations like Bern and Mannheim. The airport features a small-scale operation with a single runway and is managed by Alatoscana S.p.A., catering primarily to regional travel within Europe.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Grosseto Airport (Grosseto)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
1
Driving Time
122min(s)
Grosseto Airport, located 3 km west of Grosseto city in Tuscany, Italy, primarily functions as an Italian Air Force Base with limited civilian use for charter flights and private aircraft. As of 2022, the airport handled a modest number of 5,511 passengers, with no regular commercial airline services available currently. Historically, it had connections operated by SkyWork Airlines to destinations such as Bern and London City Airport, but these services ceased post-2018 after the airline’s bankruptcy, making the airport less accessible for regular travellers.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Galileo Galilei (Pisa)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
130min(s)
Galileo Galilei Airport, situated in Pisa, Italy, is the 10th busiest airport in the country, having served over 5 million passengers in 2023. It operates as a focus city for Ryanair and provides connections mainly across Europe, with notable destinations including London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The airport is known for its budget-friendly options, with a single terminal providing both domestic and international flights, and is conveniently linked to Pisa Centrale railway station via the Pisa Mover shuttle service.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Piombino Marittima
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
87min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Piombino Marittima offers a variety of connections and services. The primary rail lines that stop here include:
– **Firenze Santa Maria Novella**
– **Roma Termini**
– **Pisa Centrale**.
Key destinations connected by direct trains include:
– **Pisa Centrale** (1h 39m, 9 trains/day)
– **Firenze Santa Maria Novella** (2h 54m, 7 trains/day)
– **Roma Termini** (2h 39m, 6 trains/day).
The main operator of these services is **Trenitalia**. The frequency of departures varies, with several trains running throughout the day, including:
– To Pisa: 9 trains per day
– To Florence: 6 trains per day
– To Rome: 6 trains per day.
Stazione di Piombino Marittima primarily serves regional trains, with no high-speed services available, focusing on connectivity within Tuscany and to major Italian cities. Overall, it provides a blend of services suitable for regional travel.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Piombino
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
91min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Piombino provides regional connectivity primarily operated by Trenitalia. The key rail lines that stop here include those to Pisa Centrale, Rome, Campiglia Marittima, Florence, Siena, and Milan. The station sees around 9 daily trains to Pisa, 6 to Rome, 7 to Campiglia Marittima, 6 to Florence, 11 to Siena, and 8 to Milan, with departures generally occurring from early morning until the evening. This service is mainly regional, with no high-speed trains stopping at the station.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Follonica
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
117min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Follonica includes the following:
– **Rail Lines**: The station is located on the railway line that connects Rome to Livorno.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct train services connect Follonica to several key destinations, including:
– Pisa Centrale (31 trains daily)
– Roma Termini (16 trains daily)
– Firenze Santa Maria Novella (28 trains daily)
– Grosseto (21 trains daily)
– Livorno Centrale
– Fiumicino Aeroporto (21 trains daily)
– **Train Operators**: The primary train operators servicing Follonica are Trenitalia and Italo, providing various regional and InterCity trains.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains typically depart every 20 minutes for popular routes. Specific frequencies include:
– Pisa Centrale: 31 trains daily
– Roma: 16 trains daily
– Firenze: 28 trains daily
– Roma Termini: 18 trains daily
– Grosseto: 21 trains daily
– **Types of Train Services**: The station features a mix of regional and InterCity services, with high-speed options available primarily on the routes to major cities.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
37
Bars
80
Cafes
26
Cinemas
4
Dentists
10
Golf Courses
2
Gyms
3
Health Clinics
3
Hiking Trails
2
Historical Sites
1
Libraries
0
Museums
0
Parks
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
0
Shopping Centres
81
Supermarkets
6
Spas
47
Beach
Name
Loc. S.Giovanni
Driving Distance
4mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Driving Distance
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
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Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
49
Nearest Hospital Name
Presidio Ospedaliero Portoferr
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
8 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
0
Local Public Healthcare Provider
AZIENDA USL TOSCANA NORD-OVEST
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Tuscany, healthcare services rank exceptionally well at a national level, indicating high efficiency and quality. Hospital care is robust, catering effectively to residents’ needs. Cardiac care excels, with commendable responsiveness in urgent cases and negligible readmissions following heart attacks. Orthopaedic procedures are handled promptly, aligning with swift post-operative recoveries. Breast cancer treatments, however, could be less invasive, and the response to severe heart conditions meets an average standard. Overall, healthcare provision presents a reliable system of care, beneficial for expats and retirees seeking comprehensive health services.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
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Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
64
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
23
Car Insurance Price Index
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The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
109
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
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Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Property Prices per m²
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Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
3873
Median
4545
Third Quartile
6199
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Bottom 10%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Bottom 10%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
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Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Portoferraio, a coastal town in Italy, enjoys a temperate climate marked by mild winters and warm summers. The region benefits from an ample amount of sunshine throughout the year, fostering outdoor activities and vibrant local life. Precipitation is moderate, ensuring a lush landscape without being burdensomely wet. Even in the coldest months, temperatures rarely dip to extremes, maintaining comfort for residents and visitors alike. Summer peaks are pleasantly warm rather than scorching, ideal for enjoying the beautiful beaches and historical explorations around the town. Brief, light snowfall may occur but is an infrequent visitor to Portoferraio, contributing to its charm without causing disruption.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
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PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
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PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
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NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
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SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
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For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Air Quality Description
Portoferraio, nestled on the edge of Elba Island, Italy, offers a breath of fresh air, quite literally, for expats and retirees seeking a serene haven. The town’s air quality stands commendably in the ‘Good’ category for most pollutants including particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. A slight deviation exists with ozone levels, which are regarded as ‘Fair’. Such an environment suggests a minimal daily impact from air pollution, supporting a lifestyle conducive to outdoor activities without significant air quality concerns. Portoferraio thus presents itself as an appealing choice for those prioritizing a healthy, unpolluted living atmosphere.
Portoferraio, nestled on the edge of Elba Island, Italy, offers a breath of fresh air, quite literally, for expats and retirees seeking a serene haven. The town’s air quality stands commendably in the ‘Good’ category for most pollutants including particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. A slight deviation exists with ozone levels, which are regarded as ‘Fair’. Such an environment suggests a minimal daily impact from air pollution, supporting a lifestyle conducive to outdoor activities without significant air quality concerns. Portoferraio thus presents itself as an appealing choice for those prioritizing a healthy, unpolluted living atmosphere.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Portoferraio is primarily accessible via the Elba Island ferry service, connecting to mainland ports. The nearest airport, Marina di Campo, facilitates regional flights. Road access includes connections to the SS 198 and the SP 26, ensuring travel to neighboring areas. Train services are available, though stations are over an hour away, yielding limited railway connectivity.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Portoferraio, the main town on the island of Elba in Tuscany, boasts a culinary scene that is rich in local flavors and diverse dining options. Traditional dishes prominently feature fish and seafood, reflecting the island’s maritime heritage, with specialties such as Palamita, Stockfish with potatoes, and Sburrita. Additionally, Elba’s cuisine incorporates local ingredients like chestnuts, mushrooms, and honey, alongside unique baked goods like Schiaccia Briaca, a sweet flat bread. The dining landscape is complemented by a variety of establishments ranging from casual taverns to seaside eateries that emphasize Elban cuisine and seasonal ingredients. Notably, there are Michelin-starred restaurants that further enhance Portoferraio’s reputation as a gastronomic destination, showcasing innovative and refined dining experiences.
Shopping Overview
Shopping in the area encompasses a diverse array of options. Supermarkets provide daily necessities, while colourful boutiques offer local crafts and souvenirs. Weekly markets, including a notable Friday market, enhance the shopping experience with fresh produce, artisanal goods, and antiques. Additionally, charming evening markets during summer cater to a variety of tastes, from food and cosmetics to home decor and jewelry. Overall, this region combines convenience with unique local offerings, reflecting the character of the community engaged in artisanal traditions.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Portoferraio in Toscana offers diverse trails and green spaces suited to hiking and nature exploration. Key hiking routes include Capo d’Enfola, offering moderate terrain over 2.9 miles with historical sites, and the 5.1-mile Acquaviva – Capo d’Enfola trail featuring a WWII tunnel. The Castello del Volterraio hike, a one-mile moderate walk, provides coastal views from the castle. For expansive trekking, the Portoferraio – Monte Capanne – Porto Azzurro trail extends over 61.1 miles, suitable for intensive hiking enthusiasts. These routes provide structured outdoor activities and are accessible for various skill levels.
✅ Pros
– Stunning coastal views and beautiful natural surroundings.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Moderate climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Low unemployment rate promoting job opportunities.
– Quality healthcare services available to residents.
– Moderate tourism fosters a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
– Good air quality contributing to overall well-being.
– Opportunities for integration into the local community.
– Scenic transportation options including ferry services.
– Access to educational facilities for lifelong learning.
❌ Cons
– Limited nightlife options for those seeking vibrant entertainment.
– Infrastructure improvements needed; some roads may be challenging.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users and remote workers.
– Healthcare quality score suggests room for improvement.
– Seasonal tourist influx can disrupt local tranquility.
– Higher living costs compared to other towns in Toscana.
– Limited shopping options may require travel to nearby towns.
– Public transportation options are somewhat limited outside peak tourism.
– Language barrier can complicate integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Smaller community may feel isolating for some expats.
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