Cala di Mola

Cala di Mola is a landing place located west of Porto Azzurro on the island of Elba in the province of Livorno. The inlet is sheltered from winds and currents, and mooring is managed by private parties or the Golfo di Mola shipyard. The area is very well-equipped and lacks nothing, including the possibility of repairs to the electrical system, hull or engine, and guarding service.

There are 80 outlets for electricity and drinking water, towage, mobile crane up to 150 t, outdoor or indoor storage, garbage pickup, toilets and car parking. The anchorages are marked by a white lightning beacon grp. 3, range 16 M on Cape Focardo and period of 15 seconds.

At Cala di Mola you can drop anchor and moor at the wheel or at the buoys or dock of the shipyard. The island of Elba is famous for its pristine seabed, a destination for tourists keen on sailing and scuba diving who come from all over the globe.

There are numerous shipwrecks in the area, which is why the seabed is highly visited. Off the bay of Porto Azzurro is the famous wreck of Punta Cera (or Punta Nera) dating from the end of the third century, which lies on a sandy seabed at a depth of 35 meters.

There are many diving and sailing schools in Porto Azzurro, and there is no shortage of beaches that can be reached by land or sea. The island of Elba is part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, which includes seven major islands, three smaller islands and some rocks, for a combined total of about 16,000 hectares of land and 56,000 hectares of sea.

Elba is the largest of the islands and is about 10 km from the coast. Besides the crystal clear sea, the interior is of no less interest. There have been human traces since Paleolithic times, and thanks to its numerous iron deposits, Elba allowed the emergence of the Etruscan civilization.

There are many Etruscan villages built on hills and strategic positions to dominate the sea. The sea routes were much exploited for the iron trade, and the Etruscans also left us some necropolis whose remains have been placed in the archaeological museums of Portoferraio and Porto Azzurro.

The Romans also inhabited the island of Elba, leaving some villas by the sea; Portoferraio itself is from Roman times, and two necropolises have been found there. There are at least five wrecks dating back to Roman times located in various areas around the island of Elba.

As a result of numerous archaeological discoveries in 1960, the Elba Society for Archaeological Studies and Research was established in Portoferraio. The island of Elba is much visited by boaters from all over the world and is even overcrowded at certain times.