Scarlino to Elba, Italy

What a nice island to sail around and so many places to anchor no matter the wind direction! The water was clear and warm but the air temperatures were pretty hot so we spent a lot of time swimming and snorkeling. A summer heat dome had developed over the area and it was unseasonably warmer than usual but tolerable with the nice water close by. Over the weekend there were a lot of chart boats but during the week we easily found nice anchorages. Because of all the time we spent in the marina in Scarlino, we never had the desire to go ashore while in Elba however there are a number of beach bars and restaurants to explore at along time. I can see why so many people come to this area as it's only 10 nm from Follonica and Piombino on the mainland.