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Isola d'Elba, the largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago and part of the Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, offers 130 anchorages, coves, and beaches for visiting sailors.0:37 A full circumnavigation of the 224-square-kilometer island covers approximately 48 nautical miles.1:25 The island features five primary ports: Portoferraio and Porto Azzurro provide protection from all wind directions, while Rio Marina, Marina di Campo, and Marciana Marina offer limited shelter depending on weather conditions.2:19 Additionally, eight designated mooring buoy fields are available in various bays around the island.2:33 Charter vessels for exploring the region are typically sourced from bases at Punta Ala, Marina di Scarlino, and Marina Cala de' Medici.0:55 The production team utilized a Lagoon 42 and an Oceanis 40.1 to survey the island's geography, including its villages, castles, and fortresses.1:18 The population of the island increases from 31,000 residents to 300,000 during the summer season.1:28

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