Best beaches when a Gregale wind is blowing

Beaches that are sheltered from the Gregale wind (North-East)

During the summer months the Gregale wind (from the North-East) blows like a gentle, offshore breeze and usually means bad weather is in the air (above all during the winter).

The beaches on the southern side are at their best when a Gregale wind is blowing.

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

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

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

Barabarca 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.

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

Calello e Cala Maestrale Unbelievably white granite cliffs that gently slope down as far as the sea

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

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

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

Chiessi 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.

Colle Palombaia 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pomonte 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.

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

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

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

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

Vetrangoli 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.

Viticcio 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.

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

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