Barabarca beach in Capoliveri, on the Island of Elba

Dominated in the distance by the town of Capoliveri, the Barabarca beach offers an undisturbed landscape, perfect for nature lovers and those who enjoy slightly wild beaches.

As you descend along the path, you're greeted with a wonderful panorama; to the left, the beach with its emerald-toned sea, and to the right, the rocks inviting you to explore the seabed: bring your mask and fins!

The beach is sheltered by a high stretch of coastline covered in Mediterranean scrub, particularly agave and saltbush, which reaches almost to the sand. It consists of light sand and small pebbles, and in many areas, there are also washed-up posidonia sea grass.

The crystal-clear water and the seabed, partly covered with rocks, make it perfect for snorkeling. Barabarca beach is also suitable for families with children, who can play close to the shore. The rocks on the right side of the beach are often frequented by naturists.

Being enclosed within a bay, the beach is sheltered from most of the winds that typically blow across the island.

On the beach, there is a small bar offering sunbed rentals, pedal boats, and canoes.

How to get to Barabarca beach

Just over halfway between the traffic light at the Capoliveri - Porto Azzurro intersection and the town of Capoliveri, on the right there is a junction that leads to the nearby beaches of Zuccale and Barabarca (just past a chapel after the junction, then turn left at the next one).

There are two large parking lots: one smaller one on the left, towards Barabarca beach, which is free; the other on the right, above Zuccale beach, is payable with a parking meter: €1.00 / hour or €6.00 for the whole day.

To reach Barabarca, there is a path starting from the smaller parking lot (on the left). There are several steps to descend, so it’s not a beach suitable for strollers or those with walking difficulties.