Costa dei Gabbiani, also called the coast of the herring gulls, is a green, unspoilt plateau at the south-eastern end of the island of Elba. The holiday village is located in the heart of this plateau. 450 hectares of forest cover the slopes reaching down towards the sea, where private beaches are at the disposal of the guests of Costa dei Gabbiani. This part of the coastline is 12 km long, and small beaches and bays alternate with steep cliffs. The holiday village offers a vast variety of accomodations: an old mansion, which has been transformed into a small hotel, several apartments, that are located in the so-called "fattorias", and different villas, which are spread throughout the stone pine forests.

All rooms of Villa degli Eucalipti are located on one level. The spacious living room with fireplace has a large panoramic window with stunning views of the sea. The kitchen is fully equipped. On the terrace, there are a barbecue built of stone and a large dining table. The swimming pool (5 x 3 x 1.3 m) is situated below the terrace, and the pool deck is paved with teakwood. The distance to the reception and the tennis courts is about 1200 m.

At a glance:
detached location - baby bed/cot - oven - Elektroherd - dishwasher - BBQ - pets: allowed 10 €/day - fireplace - sea view - microwave - private pool - telephone - tennis court

Elba lies about 10 km west from the Etruscan coast and is Italy's third largest island. Deep blue, clear water, white sandy beaches and rocky bays, combined with the evergreen Macchia, Eucalyptus and cork trees make up Elba`s fascination. Numerous charming bathing bays along nearly some 150 km of coast line, washed round by the blue, green or turquoise waters of the sea, are waiting to be discovered. Napoleon never experienced his exile on Elba as a banishment, and during his stay in 1814/15, he set up many panoramic routes, vineyards and historic buildings. Elba's highest mountain, Monte Capanne (1014 m), offers beautiful hiking trails from which one can enjoy magnificent views of the coast line. On a clear day, the view reaches as far as to the surrounding islands, Corse and the Italian mainland.

Getting there: Ferry from Piombino or Livorno, flights from German airports via Stuttgart or Cologne on Fridays and Saturdays