We are now anchored in Porto Azzurro on the East Coast of Elba, just about 10 miles from the Italian mainland, we seem to have everything here, free sheltered achorage, very nice charming Italian town, nice clean beach, cheaper cost of living than Corsica .
Yesterday we walked to a town we could see on the hill , it took us 40 minutes uphill on the roadside, the long sweaty walk in 30 degree was worth it with stunning view of the whole of Elba !! We ordered two glasses of ice cool local Elba white wine which was accompanied by a free plate full of Anti-Pasta, we just sat in this lovely bar with incredible views down to the south of the island and azure seas ! Bliss !!