Beaches on the island of Elba

White sand, shingle or granite rocks and transparent sea.

One of the main characteristics of this, the largest island in Tuscany, is the extraordinary diversity of the places we encounter.

The beaches on Elba are numerous, each being quite unique; long beaches of golden sands or tiny stones, equally beautiful beaches of black sand, white pebbles or cliff bases of smooth granite rocks.
Spectacular panorama and crystal clear water make these beaches simular to the caribbean, but second to none.

Elba's 147 kilometres of coastline have been divided into four geographical catogories for simplification.

The graph below indicates only the main beaches as listing all of Elba's beaches would be almost impossible. This graph will make choosing the perfect beach to pass unforgettable days of sunbaking and swimming, an easier task.

The depth of most of the waters increases rather rapidly, with the exception of la Biodola, Marina di Campo, Lacona and Procchio where the water remains shallow for for up to 30-40 metres.

Most of the island's beaches are classifiable as "free". On the main beaches however, bathers will find privately run establishments that offer changing rooms, sun lounges and beach umbrellas on a rental basis. Furthermore, many of these establishments rent a range of equipment for various water sports. (see "Beaches - advise and regulations").

There are also a couple of beaches which allow access to dogs.

Naturalism on the island of Elbais not regulated but normally well tolerated. Naturalists have been frequenting these 6 localities on the coast for many years.

Choose a specific coast to search for beaches.

Legambiente and Touring Club have included 12 of the island of Elba’s beaches in their
“Top thirty beautiful beaches in Tuscany “ contained in their “Guida Blu”

Some advice and rules to follow at the seaside.