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| ELBA ISLAND |
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| THE ISLAND OFF THE COAST OF TUSCANY |
The Elba Island is approximately 10 km from the Italian mainland and it is one of the greenest and most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean .
It is the third largest in Italy (after Sicily and Sardinia ) with an area of 224 sq km. |
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| APT ON ELBA ISLAND |
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APT offers a variety of study programs for students of all ages, different fields as well as professionals in different sectors. The institute opened in 1982 and began offerin g summer courses on Elba in 1984. The school is situated in a picturesque and quiet location just outside (500 meters) the center of Porto Azzurro, and the "Barbarossa" beach. The school building itself is an Italian Villa, set in a beautiful garden.
Students may also choose to live at the Villa. Each apartment has living/dining room with annexed kitchenette, double bed, bathroom/shower. The Villa has a swimming pool and a tennis court.
Students can study effectively in the spacious garden suurounding the Villa, while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere and scenery. In addition to conducting classes at the Villa, teachers and students engage in free-time activities such as film screenings, discussion groups, music hours, social get togethers and, typical of Italian summer nights, the "Tavolata", dinner parties with barbeques and excellent local wines. |
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APT on Elba is situated in Porto Azzurro, a small picturesque harbour town on the east side of the island.
Porto Azzurro, named after its azure-colored harbor, is Elba 's most charming seaside town. Its main square is surrounded on three sides by shops, restaurants, cafés and gelaterias. The medieval Spanish fortress dominates the skyline. A visit to the nearby sanctuary Madonna di Monserrato takes you on an inviting walk through a scenic valley, ideal for hiking excursions. In the vicinity of Porto Azzurro you will find a number of small, quiet, sandy beaches and beautiful rocky cliffs.
The pure air, mild climate and plentiful water account for Elba 's rich vegetation.
The scenery changes constantly: 150 km of coastline, with wide sandy beaches, steep seaside cliff, romantic bays, and crystal clear water inviting all kinds of aquatic sports - sailing, windsurfing, swimming, and diving.
In the mountainous interior, Monte Capanne (1019 meters above sea level), the highest point in Elba , offers you an ideal place for walking or hiking. It can be reached either on foot or by cable car.
Elba is not only famous for its beauty but also for the hospitality of its inhabitants, for its fine wines, and for its excellent cooking, especially fish and seafood. In addition to a great number of recreational activities, Elba offers many sites of cultural interest.
Napoleon's stay (1814-15) has left many traces and represents a highlight of Elba 's interesting history.
| TRANSPORTATION AND CONNECTIONS FOR ELBA ISLAND |
FLYING TO ELBA ISLAND
There is an airport in Marina di Campo (La Pila) with domestic and international tourist flights.
From May until October there are several flights per day from the international airport of Milan (I),
Pisa (I), Florence (I) Munich (D), Berlin (D), Zurich (CH), Bern (CH),Altenrhein/St. Gallen (CH).
Transfer costs 2009: from Elba 's airport Euro 60,00 (price one-way per person).
ARRIVING BY TRAIN
From Florence , there is the convenient train "Freccia dell'Elba" that drops you directly off at the Piombino Marittima (Piombino Marittima is the port town, and is closer than Piombino, which lies a few km inland). Less direct trains will take you to Piombino, or the Campiglia Marittima railway station, on the main Genoa-Rome line. From either of these stations you can switch tains for Piombino Porto. From Piombino Marittima there are ferryboat services to Porto Azzurro or Portoferraio.
Transfer costs 2009: from Portoferraio to Porto Azzurro Euro 60,00 (price one-way per person).
ARRIVING BY CAR
Take the ferry from Piombino Marittima to Porto Azzurro or Portoferraio (14
Km from Porto Azzurro).
Upon request we will book reservations on the ferry for you.
DEADLINES FOR SUMMER SESSIONS ON ELBA
Please submit your application for any or all of the summer sessions BEFORE APRIL
18, 2009.
*Late application are accepted according to availability |
