Best beaches when a Tramontane 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 the 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: 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.

Sand and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 70 m

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

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.

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 and shingles, Golden

East

Length: 55 m

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

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 360 m

Cavoli is a sandy beach, ideal for young people, those who enjoy having fun and anyone looking for a perfect tan.

Sand and shingles, Grey

South

Length: 190 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.

Sand, Golden

West

Length: 210 m

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

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, Multicolor

South

Length: 170 m

Ghiaieto beach in Capoliveri, in the Gulf of Lacona: wild and little-frequented pebble beach, with clear sea and access via a path.

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, White

East

Length: 101 m

La Rossa is inside the harbour in Porto Azzurro and looks out to one of the biggest inlets in the eastern side of the Island of Elba.

Shingles, Grey

East

Length: 30 m

The beach lies at the foot of the sixteenth century Appian Tower that can be seen from anywhere in the town.

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.

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, Multicolor

East

Length: 135 m

The beach consists of thousands of iron mineral lamellas and hematite micro crystals that shimmer in the sun.

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, Grey

South

Length: 750 m

Margidore is a very long, but quiet beach, easy to get to, even by the disabled. Bars, as well as canoe and surf rental on the beach.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 1300 m

Marina di Campo is a long beach consisting of fine grain sand, right next to the town, and is perfect for children because the water is shallow till far out.

Sand and shingles, Multicolor

East

Length: 200 m

Mola beach in Porto Azzurro: sand and gravel, free parking and an equipped Dog Beach area dedicated to dogs.

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.

Sand, Golden

South

Length: 200 m

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

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.

Sand and shingles, Red

East

Length: 110 m

Reale, where you can still see traces of the mines, is a sandy beach near Porto Azzurro and not far from the small lake of Terranera.

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, 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 and shingles, Golden

South

Length: 40 m

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.

Sand and shingles, Grey

South

Length: 50 m

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

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, Black

East

Length: 220 m

Terranera beach, consisting of sand mixed with hematite, which explains its dark colour, separates the sea from the lake bearing the same name.

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.