Best beaches when a Levanter wind is blowing

Beaches that are sheltered from the Levanter wind (East)

The Levanter wind (from the east) is a gentle, cool wind that brings humidity, mist and rain. Very frequent from July to October it is very similar to the Scirocco and the Ostro winds.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Enfola 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Procchio 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.

Punta Nera 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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Zupignano 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.