this part of the tuscan archipelago now it s no secret that italians are generally proud of their country but the people around this region love to talk about their traditions and heritage. summertime is high season for tourism on the island but that didn t stop us from packing our bags and exploring the sights. the ferry to alba takes an hour. time enough to look forward to the beautiful beaches and crystal clear water. when you stroll through capital port affair iow you will find plenty to remind you that the island s most famous resident was napoleon bonaparte. riparian lived in exile in the. ten months in eight hundred fourteen and eight hundred fifteen. a group of local history enthusiastic liked to dress up in the polling. for special occasions they re proud that the former french