It is situated on the slope of a hill, at the foot of Monte Calamita. In passed times the economical life of the centre dipended on agricoltural and mineral activities. Once the Calamita mines were closed people of Capoliveri dedicated successfully to Tourism. Capoliveri has ancient origins and its name seems to be derived from Latin Caput Liberum. In Medieval times the village was fortified by Pisans in order to difend themselfs from the attacks of Saracens, the pirates that used to threaten the archipelago. The ruins of S.Michele Church, in romanic-style, where in 1376 Pope Gregorio XI officiated at Mass, testify as well the Pisans culture. Today there is nothing left except the apse of the former Church , now part of the cemetery.
At South there is a road leading to the Morcone and Pareti Bays and towards the so-called Lover's Bay (Cala dell'Innamorata). Still not many years ago they were small fishing and rural centres. Thanks to the recent developpement of Tourism the bays have become well organized seaside resort . Not to be missed the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie nearby.
Other beautiful beaches near Capoliveri are Naregno (Bay near Forte Focardo, at South-East), Lido's Beach, the Felciaio, Margidore. In Margidore area wonderful walks can be made, in the headland of Capo Stella, in that spectacular peninsula that move towards the sea.
The most expanded beach in the Area of Capoliveri is the Great Beach of Lacona. In the hinterland of Lacona is the Sanctuary of Madonna della Neve, dating back to the 16th cent. But if you want to enjoy a complete panorama of Lacona Gulf you have to get on the mountain pass of Colle Reciso, along the road leading towards the land of S.Giovanni and Portoferraio.