Hotel Lacona Elba Island
Lacona and surroundings, walks, discoveries and wonders of Lacona on Elba Island
Lacona and surroundings – Capoliveri – Island of Elba
Lacona is situated in the south of the Island of Elba. Known as a classic destination for summer holidays, it spreads from the hills of Monte Orello and Colle Reciso down to the sea. The coast is characterized by coves and small bays which offer different types of sandy shores and sea beds. The promontory of Capo di Stella separates the Spiaggia Grande (Big Beach) of Lacona Gulf, one of the longest of Elba Island, from the pebbly beach of Stella Gulf or of Margidore. On the right side, keeping the hills behind, spreads the small and lovely beach of Laconella. From here starts the road of Segagnana, an old cartroad opened in 1944 by the French troops, which has been the only way to reach Marina di Campo, until the construction of the provincial road.
The ones who prefer visiting different places and devote themselves to trekking can hike the road of Segagnana, which is immersed in the Mediterranean vegetation and gives the possibility to reach in few minutes pleasant and quite spots and see ancient agricultural buildings such as the sheepfolds on Capo Fonza and Monte Tambone.
The Church of Madonna della Neve stands on a raise behind the bay, only two kilometres far from the Hotel, and can be reached walking through the vineyards and the olive groves. It was built by the followers of San Giovanni Gualberto, who originally came from Vallombrosa. The church stands on the wall of an ancient religious building, maybe dating back to the Roman time. The church was built in the XVI century. At the end of the Nineteenth century it was inhabited by an hermit who used to till the land. Nowadays the church is open only in occasion of the most important religious festivities.
Going towards north on the road of Colle Reciso it’s possible to reach a small church of the XVII century, located on the top of Monte Santa Lucia, and enjoy a wonderful view on the gulf of Portoferraio. Until some years ago this place has been the destination of many pilgrims from Rio and western Elba. On Monte Santa Lucia it’s possible to see also the ruins of the Fortress di Luceri, destroyed many times by the pirates and always rebuilt, until its final destruction by Barbarossa in 1544.
You can find the description of other excursions, some of them especially dedicated to the guests of Hotel Lacona, on the internet page Elba Island Excursions.
