The beaches and the bathing establishments on the Island of Elba

Shingles, White

North

Length: 330 m

Le Ghiaie, made up of small, smooth white shingle, is one of Portoferraio's most beautiful beaches. Environment protection area, thus perfect for scuba diving.

Shingles, White

North

Length: 100 m

Cala dei Frati is a small, white pebble beach with access by sea only; sheltered from all winds, be they scirocco or the west wind.

Sand and shingles, White

North

Length: 170 m

Padulella is a white pebble beach, near Le Ghiaie and Capo Bianco, with many facilities and a crystal clear sea.

Sand and shingles, White

North

Length: 280 m

Capo Bianco is a white pebble beach with crystal clear water, not far from the centre of Portoferraio

Sand and shingles, White

North

Length: 190 m

Sottobomba is white shingle beach, typical of this area, with a crystal clear sea and spacious car park.

Sand and shingles, Golden

North

Length: 180 m

Seccione beach (also called Prunini) is a very quiet and relaxing beach on the road to Viticcio, in Portoferraio.

Shingles, Golden

North

Length: 80 m

Acquaviva is a small, white shingle beach, near Enfola and Viticcio, in the commune of Portoferraio

Shingles, White

North

Length: 80 m

La Sorgente (also called Acquavivetta) is tiny, white shingle beach near Viticcio and Enfola, in Portoferraio.

Shingles, White

North

Length: 240 m

Sansone is an enchanting beach consisting of small white shingle and has a fantastic sea bed, typical of the northern side of the Island of Elba.

Shingles, Grey

North

Length: 150 m

Capo d'Enfola is famous for its ancient tuna fishing port, now the seat of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park. The narrow isthmus has a beach on either side.

Shingles, Golden

North

Length: 30 m

Crystal clear water that is shallow till quite far out that is breathtakingly beautiful with various shades of blue.

Shingles, Grey

North

Length: 200 m

There are no facilities on the beaches in Viticcio, so they are perfect if you want to have a relaxing time at the beach away from the busy crowds.

Sand, Golden

North

Length: 120 m

Forno is a small, quiet sandy beach facing La Biodola Gulf.

Sand, Golden

North

Length: 140 m

Tiny sandy beach next to La Biodola, with many facilities and breathtaking sunsets over the Island of Capraia on the horizon.

Sand, Golden

North

Length: 600 m

Biodola is a sandy beach in one of the most enchanting gulfs in Elba, near Portoferraio. Beautiful hotels and restaurants right on the beach.

Sand and shingles, Golden

North

Length: 60 m

Tiny beach that is interesting from a naturalistic point of view and that you get to by following the Sentiero della Salute: Biodola - Procchio.

Sand and shingles, Golden

North

Length: 40 m

Porticciolo beach is a tiny, sheltered pristine inlet that is much loved by boatmen who are looking for peace and quiet.

Sand, Golden

North

Length: 860 m

Procchio is one of the longest and most pleasant sandy beaches in Elba, with a very wide choice of facilities and plenty room to park.

Sand, Golden

North

Length: 158 m

Fine, golden sand set like a precious jewel between two rows of cliffs: this is Spartaia beach.

Sand and shingles, Grey

North

Length: 90 m

La Paolina is a sand and tiny stone beach, and takes it name from Napoleon's sister.

Shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 100 m

Redinoce is a fully equipped, stone and sand beach between Procchio and Marciana Marina.

Shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 80 m

Dark shingle beach sheltered by a pine grove, on the road between Procchio and Marciana Marina.

Shingles, Grey

North

Length: 70 m

Bagno is a small beach consisting of medium/large shingle, mostly grey and multicoloured.

Shingles, Grey

North

Length: 20 m

Remonto is a tiny beach consisting of pebbles of different colours and is near Marciana Marina.

Shingles, White

North

Length: 70 m

Crocetta beach consists of large, cream coloured stones, and offers you a crystal clear sea near Marciana Marina.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 350 m

Small beach next to the town of Marciana Marina

Shingles, Grey

North

Length: 95 m

La Fenicia is a long, shingle beach in Marciana Marina, with easy access and numerous facilities for the disabled.

Shingles, Grey

North

Length: 15 m

Enchanting tiny, almost hidden beach set like a jewel in picturesque natural surroundings

Shingles, White

North

Length: 90 m

Ripa Barata is a tiny, pristine cove that takes its name from the "landslide" of rocks to the right of the beach.

Shingles, Grey

North

Length: 70 m

Set like a jewel in one of the most beautiful coastlines of the island with lush vegetation all around.

Sand, Golden

West

Length: 50 m

The small beach of Cotoncello has smooth granite cliffs at its back, and is considered a natural swimming pool.

Sand, Golden

West

Length: 140 m

The cream coloured fine grain sand makes Sant'Andrea the perfect beach for relaxing on.

Reef, Grey

West

Length: 400 m

Beautiful smooth granite rocks to lie on and sunbathe.

Shingles, Black

West

Length: 65 m

This beautiful cove, sometimes called Guardia beach, lies in the high cliffs of Punta Polveraia.

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 150 m

Patresi beach consists of large pebbles, and the beautiful sea bed is perfect for lovers of scuba diving and snorkelling.

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 50 m

Tiny beach along the Costa del Sole that you can get to from Colle d'Orano

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 450 m

Perfect for those who want to relax on a secluded and peaceful beach

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 270 m

The beach lies at the foot of Monte Capanne with a very steep and high coastline behind it.

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 65 m

The magnificent, breathtaking colours of the sea make this beach one of the most frequently photographed by anyone going along the Western Ring Road in Elba.

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 80 m

Chiessi beach is surrounded by granite cliffs, and is perfect for those who want to do windsurf or go snorkelling on the Island of Elba.

Reef, Grey

West

Length: 350 m

Unbelievably white granite cliffs that gently slope down as far as the sea

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 100 m

Pomonte beach has the same name as the town where it sits, whose sea bed fascinates scuba divers and whose weather is much loved by windsurfing fans.

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 110 m

Relitto (or Quartiere) is the perfect beach to start off from if you want to go and see the Elviscot shipwreck.

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 100 m

The most southern beach of the three in Pomonte, facing the Ogliera rock.

Shingles, Black

West

Length: 270 m

Tiny, quiet beach in the heart of natural, wild and unpolluted beauty

Shingles, Black

West

Length: 500 m

Le Tombe beach consists of tiny, dark stones, and although not very easy to get to it is of pristine, natural beauty.

Shingles, Black

West

Length: 200 m

Cala dell'Aliva is one of the Island of Elba's most deserted and pristine beaches.

Sand, Golden

West

Length: 210 m

Famous Fetovaia, one of the most suggestive beaches on the island, consists of golden sand and smooth rocks.

Reef, Grey

South

Length: 250 m

The crystal clear water and the fact that the area is secluded means that Le Calle rocks are much loved.

Reef, Grey

South

Length: 150 m

Famous for its flat, rather smooth rocks that are comfortable for lying on, dotted with natural pools created by the waves.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 130 m

Pleasant and peaceful, coarse grain sands beach, surrounded by beautiful cliffs, Seccheto is perfect if you want peace and quiet.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 360 m

Cavoli is a sandy beach, perfect for teenagers who want to have a good time and get a great sun tan.

Sand and shingles, Grey

South

Length: 300 m

Colle Palombaia is a pristine and suggestive beach near Marina di Campo, and is perfect if you want to relax away from the noisy crowd.

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 250 m

Galenzana is a unique and extremely beautiful beach, with Mediterranean bush all around.

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 40 m

The second of the two, tiny, magnificent and rugged beaches berween Marina di Campo and Galenzana beach, on a very lush part of the coast.

Sand and shingles, Grey

South

Length: 50 m

A tiny, pristine heaven on earth from both an environmental and a scenic point of view.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 1300 m

Marina di Campo is a long beach consisting of fine grain sand, right next to the town, and is perfect for children because the water is shallow till far out.

Shingles, Grey

South

Length: 95 m

Fonza beach is near Marina di Campo, dogs are allowed. The sea is shallow till quite far out, the sea bed is sandy.

Shingles, Grey

South

Length: 42 m

A tiny, enchanting cove that is very quiet because access is only by sea, also called Punta alle Mete by the locals.

Shingles, Grey

South

Length: 53 m

Ripa Nera beach is unique, and takes its name from the steep, dark cliffs that drop sheer down as far as the sea.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 210 m

Laconella is an enchanting, fine grain sandy beach between the Punta della Contessa promontory and Capo Fonza.

Shingles, Black

South

Length: 30 m

Tiny, dark shingle beach well sheltered by two rows of rocks that separate it from the beaches of Laconella and Lacona.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 1200 m

Lacona is one of Elba's largest beaches, and consists of fine grain sand dunes, with many facilities to offer.

Sand and shingles, Grey

South

Length: 750 m

Margidore is a very long, but quiet beach, easy to get to, even by the disabled. Bars, as well as canoe and surf rental on the beach.

Sand and shingles, Black

South

Length: 220 m

Acquarilli is an enchanting beach, thanks to its black sand and shingle, and the steep cliffs around it.

Sand and shingles, Black

South

Length: 400 m

Norsi is a long, sand and shingle beach in Capoliveri, easy to get to and perfect for children.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 120 m

Felciaio is both a sandy and a pebble beach, and is perfect for those who wish to relax or love diving.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 460 m

Lido di Capoliveri is a large, sandy beach, very popular among teenagers and very easy to get to thanks to the bus service.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 180 m

Zuccale beach consisting of fine grain sand and rocks, offers crystal clear water and breathtaking sunsets.

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 130 m

Barabarca beach has more than one type of sand, and is in a bay that is sheltered from most winds that blow across the island.

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 40 m

Tiny, quiet beach sheltered by low cliffs that are rich in tuff.

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 26 m

Small, enchanting beach on a flat, tuffaceous part of the coast, between Barabarca and Madonna delle Grazie.

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 80 m

Madonna delle Grazie is a small, sand and pebble beach, with a diving school, and a bar/restaurant.

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 120 m

A picturesque beach with suggestive cliffs covered in Mediterranean bush watching over it.

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 270 m

Morcone is a small beach near the centre of Capoliveri, and despite not being very long it offers many facilities.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 200 m

Pareti is a sandy beach surrounded by Mediterranean scrub, not far from the centre of Capoliveri.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 280 m

Innamorata beach, a romantic, sandy cove, that offers you crystal clear water and enchanting sunsets.

Sand and shingles, Black

South

Length: 130 m

Le Francesche beach is in the Calamita mining area and is one of the most rugged and deserted beaches on the Island of Elba.

Sand and shingles, Grey

South

Length: 395 m

Cannello beach stands out because the scenery has been deeply influenced by the extracion work carried out in the nearby mines.

Sand and shingles, Black

South

Length: 110 m

A small beach in the mining area of Capoliveri, characterized by sand of suggestive and varying hues that gives the beach an unbelievable colourful aspect.

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 100 m

Remaiolo is a sandy beach you can't get to by car, so it is very quiet. There are several small, rugged coves nearby.

Shingles, Grey

East

Length: 34 m

Ginepro beach has come to be thanks to the stone residues and iron gravel and is right below what is left of the mine.

Shingles, Grey

East

Length: 180 m

Cala delle Brache beach is home to several colonies of seagulls, hence the name of the coast.

Sand, Grey

East

Length: 165 m

Free climbing is very popular on the cliffs of Punta Bianca.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 30 m

Two tiny beaches surrounded by low rocks that have created a kind of natural swimming pool, hence the name Stagnone.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 40 m

Two tiny beaches set like jewels in rocky cliffs north east of Monte Calamita.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 55 m

A tiny, pristine beach from a natural and scenic point of view, perfect for going snorkelling.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 110 m

Getting to Istia (or Istria) beach is not easy, but the peace and quiet you find here more than make up for the difficulty in getting there.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 80 m

Calanova beach is a tiny oasis surrounded by lush vegetation that grows right down as far as the beach.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 80 m

Malpasso beach is in a rather rugged part of the coast, and very important from a naturalistic point of view.

Sand and shingles, Red

East

Length: 80 m

Ferrato is the name of two small beaches on the eastern side of the Island of Elba separated one from the other by a line of rocks.

Sand, Golden

East

Length: 220 m

Straccoligno is a beautiful, pristine, sandy beach with bars and restaurants, as well as many tourist facilities like windsurfing schools.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 55 m

A tiny cove surrounded by Mediterranean bush with the majestic Fort Focardo watching over it.

Sand, Golden

East

Length: 500 m

Naregno is a sandy beach between Porto Azzurro and Capoliveri, near many types of accommodation for tourists.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

East

Length: 200 m

Since 2006 Mola has been the first Dog Beach on the Island of Elba

Sand, White

East

Length: 101 m

La Rossa is inside the harbour in Porto Azzurro and looks out to one of the biggest inlets in the eastern side of the Island of Elba.

Shingles, Grey

East

Length: 41 m

La Pianotta is one of the two beaches in the town of Porto Azzurro

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

East

Length: 160 m

Barbarossa is a sandy beach near Porto Azzurro, surrounded by a lush green bay, and is easy to get to by car.

Sand and shingles, Red

East

Length: 110 m

Reale, where you can still see traces of the mines, is a sandy beach near Porto Azzurro and not far from the small lake of Terranera.

Sand and shingles, Black

East

Length: 220 m

Terranera beach, consisting of sand mixed with hematite, which explains its dark colour, separates the sea from the lake bearing the same name.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 150 m

Ortano is one of the most popular beaches on this side of Elba and is perfect if you want to go snorkelling or swim out to the tiny island.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

East

Length: 100 m

Just follow the "Sentiero dell'Amore" from Ortano, and the first tiny cove you get to is Porticciolo beach.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

East

Length: 45 m

Beautiful, tiny bay set along a green and peaceful coastline.

Shingles, Grey

East

Length: 25 m

Several vineyard terracings above it and a pine tree at the top of the cliffs.

Shingles, Grey

East

Length: 30 m

The beach lies at the foot of the sixteenth century Appian Tower that can be seen from anywhere in the town.

Sand and shingles, Red

East

Length: 25 m

Del Sasso beach used to be much longer and was a favourite place for getting together with friends and chatting

Shingles, Red

East

Length: 170 m

The beach is in a rather unusual area that is characterized by industrial mining archaeology

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

East

Length: 135 m

The beach consists of thousands of iron mineral lamellas and hematite micro crystals that shimmer in the sun.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

East

Length: 80 m

Ripa Bianca beach is pristine and rugged, and takes its name from the large, white pebbles it is made up of.

Sand and shingles, Black

East

Length: 200 m

Truly beautiful beach, thanks to the contrast in colours between the dark, iron, mineral sand underneath, and the white medium sized stones on top.

Sand and shingles, Red

East

Length: 190 m

Cala Seregola beach consists mainly of dark, mineral sand mixed with tiny stones, and is near the mines in Rio Marina.

Sand, Black

East

Length: 80 m

A tiny, rugged beach without any facilities, consisting of blackish sand rich in iron minerals that sparkles in the sun.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

East

Length: 150 m

Fornacelle beach consists of sand and iron dust that sparkles in the sun!

Sand and shingles, Grey

East

Length: 304 m

San Bennato (or San Bernardo), is the first part of the beach that was once the long beach in Cavo.

Sand and shingles, Grey

East

Length: 420 m

The perfect beach if you want to relax by the sea. Various facilities to be found here, as well as a tourist port and refuelling for boats.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 70 m

Wonderful bay with a breathtaking view and crystal clear water surrounded by beautiful rocks.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 200 m

Frugoso is a small beach made up of tiny stones, and there is also a car park and a bar.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 120 m

Almost magical because typically pristine and rugged, Mangani beach is one of the most beautiful and untouched bays on the Island of Elba.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 190 m

Rivercina is one of the most deserted beaches on the Island of Elba because it is one of the most rugges and pristine.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 120 m

Nisportino is definitely the beach for those who want to escape from the city and have a completely relaxing holiday.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 220 m

Nisporto is well sheltered from the wind and is perfect for children, thanks to its sea bed and the numerous facilities available

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 60 m

Small beach mid way between Bagnaia and Nisporto, access to which is only by sea.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 180 m

Zupignano beach is truly beautiful from a geological point of view, thanks to the high clifftops that seem to want to push it down into the sea.

Shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 300 m

Bagnaia is a beach in the gulf of Portoferraio, with bathing establishments, rentals, bars and restaurants

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 170 m

Very characteristic beach due to the lush, subtropical vegetation growing behind it.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 320 m

Ottone is a tiny, quiet beach in Portoferraio and is sheltered from most of the winds.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 110 m

The beach in the tiny hamlet of Magazzini, right opposite Portoferraio

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 400 m

Characteristic beach with breathtaking view of the skyline of Portoferraio, on the northern side of Elba.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 180 m

Le Viste is a beach near the centre of Portoferraio, with the ancient Medicean walls overlooking it.