Best beaches when a Gregale wind is blowing

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.

Shingles, Black

West

Length: 90 m

Cala dell’Aliva is one of the most unspoilt and peaceful beaches on Isola d’Elba.

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, 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: 20 m

Barabarchina beach, in Capoliveri, is a small gravel cove on the Island of Elba with crystal-clear sea, rocks and seabed ideal for snorkeling.

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.

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.

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.

Reef, Grey

West

Length: 350 m

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

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 450 m

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

Shingles, Black

South

Length: 100 m

Discover Canata Beach in the municipality of Capoliveri: a small wild cove on Elba Island with pebbles, crystal-clear sea and seabeds ideal for snorkeling

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, 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.

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.

Sand and shingles, Grey

South

Length: 300 m

Discover Colle Palombaia Beach on the Island of Elba: transparent sea, wild nature, panoramic cliffs and the famous Hundred Steps stairway.

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.

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.

Sand, Golden

North

Length: 120 m

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

Shingles, Black

West

Length: 250 m

Small, quiet beach in a wild and unspoilt natural setting. FKK is tolerated.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 280 m

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

Shingles, Grey

East

Length: 41 m

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

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, Golden

South

Length: 210 m

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

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.

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.

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.

Shingles, Black

West

Length: 230 m

Le Tombe is a dark-pebble beach, difficult to reach but wild and unspoilt in its beauty. It is authorised for naturist tourism (FKK).

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 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.

Shingles, Multicolor

South

Length: 18 m

Small Maretto beach on the Island of Elba, between Madonna delle Grazie and Stecchi: fine gravel, natural pools and crystal-clear sea.

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 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.

Shingles, Grey

West

Length: 100 m

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

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

North

Length: 170 m

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

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 200 m

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

Sand and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 120 m

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

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, 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

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: 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: 110 m

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

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, 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

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

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.

Reef, Grey

South

Length: 10 m

A secluded cliff of smooth rock slabs between Felciaio and Lido di Capoliveri, with crystal-clear sea, snorkeling and quiet corners

Reef, Golden

South

Length: 70 m

Secluded pale cliffs between Zuccale and Barabarca in Capoliveri, with crystal-clear sea, snorkelling and peaceful Mediterranean scrub.

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 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: 40 m

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

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.

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

South

Length: 180 m

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