Cala Seregola beach in Rio, on the Island of Elba

Cala Seregola is another beach that is part of the mining district of Rio Marina.

The beach is equipped and very wide (64 meters at its widest), although not very long (190 meters). It consists of pebbles of varying sizes and has a beautiful sandy seabed rich in minerals that sparkle in the sun with transparent water and abundant fish.

The uniqueness of Cala Seregola is that it was once one of the iron loading sites for the nearby Rio Albano mine, which was one of the most important in Italy. When you arrive, you still get the feeling of entering a mine: as you leave the provincial road, you can spot numerous mining signs, the remains of warehouses, and on the right side of the beach, you can see the architectural remains of the mines and an old loading dock.

On the left, crossing the mining gap of the promontory, you pass through a "canyon" and arrive at a very peaceful stretch of coastline. This is the Capo Pero area, where there are two small beaches made up mostly of medium-sized stones, with some areas suitable for sunbathing in solitude. Continuing, you'll find a rocky cliff with rocks more suited for fishermen than bathers.

The view from Cala Seregola stretches over the island of Palmaiola in the foreground, the Cerboli islet behind it, and the stretch of coastline from Piombino, which is very close from here, extending to the island of Giglio on clear days.

In addition to the large, convenient parking lot behind the beach, there is a small well-stocked bar/restaurant, and rentals for deck chairs and umbrellas.

How to Reach Cala Seregola Beach

In the summer, you can reach Cala Seregola by minibus thanks to the free beach shuttle service. By car, from the provincial road Rio Marina - Cavo, a sign indicates the access to the dirt road leading to the large parking lot behind the beach.

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