Best beaches when an ostro wind is blowing

Beaches that are sheltered from the ostro wind (South)

The Austro wind (from the south), also known as Ostro, is a gentle but very warm and damp wind, often followed by rain. The beaches that are most sheltered from the Ostro wind are mostly those on the northern side of Elba, thanks to the formation of the coastline and the numerous deep creeks.

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

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

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

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.

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

Cala dei Frati 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.

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

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

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

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

Cavo 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.

Cote Piane Beautiful smooth granite rocks to lie on and sunbathe.

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

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

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

Ferrato 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.

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

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

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

Istia 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.

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

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

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

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

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 Ghiaie 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Marciana Marina Small beach next to the town of Marciana Marina

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salandro 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.

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

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

Sansone 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.