Portoferraio is an Italian town located on the island of Elba, off the coast of Tuscany. It is the capital of the Province of Livorno and is the largest town on the island. The town is situated on a hillside overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, making it a popular destination for tourists.
Portoferraio has a rich history that dates back to the Etruscan era. It was an important port for the Etruscans and was later taken over by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, it was a trading port for the Republic of Pisa and was an important center of commerce and culture. During the Renaissance, it was an important center of art and culture, and it was home to some of the most renowned artists of the time.
In 1548, the town was taken over by the Medici family, and it became an important port for the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. In the 19th century, it was a strategic port for the Kingdom of Italy and was a major port for the Italian Navy.
Today, Portoferraio is a popular tourist destination, with its beautiful beaches and stunning views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is home to a number of historical sites, including the Palazzina dei Mulini, the Forte Stella, and the Villa di San Martino. The town also has a vibrant nightlife and many restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Portoferraio is a charming town with a rich history and a vibrant atmosphere. It is a great place to visit for a relaxing holiday or an adventure-filled weekend.
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Portoferraio in Italy has a Mediterranean climate, which means mild temperatures throughout the year. In the winter months, temperatures average around 10°C (50°F) during the day and drop to around 6°C (43°F) at night. During the summer months, temperatures average around 22°C (72°F) during the day and drop to around 17°C (63°F) at night. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant, with temperatures ranging between 10°C (50°F) and 20°C (68°F). Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with the heaviest rains occurring in autumn and winter.
Our weather forecast for Portoferraio helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 21st 2024 Nov. 21st 2024 | max: 18.6 °C min: 7.2 °C |
34.6 m/s 68.8 m/s |
68.8 % 15.3 m |
59.4 % 1,004 hPa |
07:18:33 16:50:32 |
|
| Nov. 22nd 2024 Nov. 22nd 2024 | max: 19.6 °C min: 12.8 °C |
36.7 m/s 77.4 m/s |
53.3 % 24.0 m |
48.3 % 1,003 hPa |
07:19:46 16:49:52 |
|
| Nov. 23rd 2024 Nov. 23rd 2024 | max: 14.3 °C min: 11.5 °C |
20.2 m/s 39.2 m/s |
12.9 % 24.1 m |
45.5 % 1,026 hPa |
07:20:58 16:49:14 |
|
| Nov. 24th 2024 Nov. 24th 2024 | max: 16.8 °C min: 14.6 °C |
22.7 m/s 44.3 m/s |
63.7 % 24.1 m |
59.0 % 1,032 hPa |
07:22:10 16:48:38 |
|
| Nov. 25th 2024 Nov. 25th 2024 | max: 17.5 °C min: 15.6 °C |
19.8 m/s 38.2 m/s |
70.4 % 24.1 m |
69.8 % 1,026 hPa |
07:23:21 16:48:05 |
|
| Nov. 26th 2024 Nov. 26th 2024 | max: 17.7 °C min: 17.1 °C |
23.0 m/s 24.5 m/s |
38.3 % 24.1 m |
75.7 % 1,023 hPa |
07:24:30 16:47:34 |
|
| Nov. 27th 2024 Nov. 27th 2024 | max: 17.8 °C min: 17.4 °C |
24.1 m/s 24.1 m/s |
35.5 % 21.3 m |
78.9 % 1,024 hPa |
07:25:39 16:47:06 |
|
| Nov. 28th 2024 Nov. 28th 2024 | max: 17.7 °C min: 17 °C |
23.8 m/s 24.5 m/s |
48.7 % 16.6 m |
81.9 % 1,026 hPa |
07:26:48 16:46:39 |
|
| Nov. 29th 2024 Nov. 29th 2024 | max: 17.5 °C min: 16.6 °C |
12.2 m/s 12.0 m/s |
3.2 % 24.1 m |
74.5 % 1,028 hPa |
07:27:55 16:46:16 |
|
| Nov. 30th 2024 Nov. 30th 2024 | max: 17.8 °C min: 16.4 °C |
25.2 m/s 24.8 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
66.9 % 1,029 hPa |
07:29:01 16:45:54 |
|
| Dec. 1st 2024 Dec. 1st 2024 | max: 17.5 °C min: 16 °C |
17.6 m/s 23.0 m/s |
0.0 % 24.1 m |
62.9 % 1,029 hPa |
07:30:06 16:45:35 |
|
| Dec. 2nd 2024 Dec. 2nd 2024 | max: 16.7 °C min: 16 °C |
13.7 m/s 12.2 m/s |
3.0 % 24.1 m |
71.6 % 1,026 hPa |
07:31:10 16:45:18 |
|
| Dec. 3rd 2024 Dec. 3rd 2024 | max: 17.0 °C min: 15.6 °C |
28.4 m/s 28.8 m/s |
60.4 % 23.5 m |
73.5 % 1,023 hPa |
07:32:12 16:45:04 |
|
| Dec. 4th 2024 Dec. 4th 2024 | max: 16.5 °C min: 15.1 °C |
28.0 m/s 28.1 m/s |
93.4 % 23.6 m |
74.9 % 1,025 hPa |
07:33:14 16:44:52 |
|
| Dec. 5th 2024 Dec. 5th 2024 | max: 16.8 °C min: 15.6 °C |
24.1 m/s 24.1 m/s |
80.7 % 21.6 m |
73.9 % 1,030 hPa |
07:34:14 16:44:43 |
Would you like to travel to Portoferraio on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Portoferraio.
| Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27th of Nov. 2024 | Seabourn Sojourn | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 6th 2025 Sunday, 6th of Apr. 2025 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 14th 2025 Monday, 14th of Apr. 2025 | Azamara Quest | 08:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Apr. 14th 2025 Monday, 14th of Apr. 2025 | Seabourn Venture | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 21st 2025 Monday, 21st of Apr. 2025 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 23rd 2025 Wednesday, 23rd of Apr. 2025 | MS Europa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| May 5th 2025 Monday, 5th of May 2025 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 7th 2025 Wednesday, 7th of May 2025 | Sea Cloud | 08:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| May 8th 2025 Thursday, 8th of May 2025 | Seabourn Sojourn | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| May 10th 2025 Saturday, 10th of May 2025 | Seven Seas Grandeur | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| May 11th 2025 Sunday, 11th of May 2025 | Scenic Eclipse | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 12th 2025 Monday, 12th of May 2025 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 08:00 am | 02:30 pm | |
| May 15th 2025 Thursday, 15th of May 2025 | Sea Cloud | 08:00 am | 01:30 pm | |
| May 19th 2025 Monday, 19th of May 2025 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 27th 2025 Tuesday, 27th of May 2025 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| May 28th 2025 Wednesday, 28th of May 2025 | Sea Dream I | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 29th 2025 Thursday, 29th of May 2025 | Vasco da Gama | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| May 30th 2025 Friday, 30th of May 2025 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 1st 2025 Sunday, 1st of Jun. 2025 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 01:30 pm | 07:00 pm | |
| Jun. 3rd 2025 Tuesday, 3rd of Jun. 2025 | MS Artania | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jun. 13th 2025 Friday, 13th of Jun. 2025 | Royal Clipper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 13th 2025 Sunday, 13th of Jul. 2025 | Azamara Onward | 08:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
| Jul. 17th 2025 Thursday, 17th of Jul. 2025 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jul. 24th 2025 Thursday, 24th of Jul. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 09:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| Jul. 27th 2025 Sunday, 27th of Jul. 2025 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Aug. 2nd 2025 Saturday, 2nd of Aug. 2025 | LE DUMONT DURVILLE | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Aug. 23rd 2025 Saturday, 23rd of Aug. 2025 | MS Europa 2 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Aug. 26th 2025 Tuesday, 26th of Aug. 2025 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Sep. 10th 2025 Wednesday, 10th of Sep. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 08:00 am | 05:30 pm | |
| Sep. 13th 2025 Saturday, 13th of Sep. 2025 | Royal Clipper | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 13th 2025 Saturday, 13th of Sep. 2025 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 15th 2025 Monday, 15th of Sep. 2025 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Sep. 18th 2025 Thursday, 18th of Sep. 2025 | Sea Dream II | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 22nd 2025 Monday, 22nd of Sep. 2025 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 5th 2025 Sunday, 5th of Oct. 2025 | Seabourn Ovation | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 6th 2025 Monday, 6th of Oct. 2025 | Star Flyer | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 21st 2025 Tuesday, 21st of Oct. 2025 | Sea Dream II | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Oct. 2025 | Silver Spirit | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Nov. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Nov. 2025 | Seven Seas Voyager | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 30th 2026 Monday, 30th of Mar. 2026 | MS Europa | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Apr. 6th 2026 Monday, 6th of Apr. 2026 | Seven Seas Splendor | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| May 25th 2026 Monday, 25th of May 2026 | Sea Dream I | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 16th 2026 Thursday, 16th of Jul. 2026 | Sea Dream I | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 9th 2026 Sunday, 9th of Aug. 2026 | MS Europa 2 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am |
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