Capo Perla beach in Capoliveri, Island of Elba

Hidden behind the lush Punta di Capo Perla, there is a charming little cove surrounded by Mediterranean scrub; bearing the same name, the beach is a true corner of paradise.

It is dominated by the imposing Spanish structure of Forte Focardo, which characterizes the inlet with its striking shape.

The beach of Capo Perla is made up of small pebbles mixed with sand, sometimes covered with beached posidonia, giving it a wild appearance.

It is normally not very crowded and is mainly frequented by boaters and the owners of the villas in the surrounding area. It is perfect for those who love tranquillity and very interesting for snorkeling and spearfishing. There are no facilities on the beach.

Walking carefully along the cliff towards the north, it is possible to reach the walls of the bastions of Forte Focardo, which almost seem to emerge from the sea.

Being sheltered to the south by Punta Perla and to the north by the promontory of Forte Focardo, the beach is exposed only to easterly winds.

How to get to Capo Perla beach

From Capoliveri, follow the signs for Capo Perla, Calanova and Straccoligno. After about 2 kilometres you will reach a junction: the main road continues towards Straccoligno and Calanova, while to reach the beach you need to turn left towards Capo Perla.

After about 600 metres, you will come to a second crossroads, with two small downhill roads, one straight ahead and one on the left, both dead ends and without signs. You should leave your car along the roadside at this point, where only a few parking spaces are available. If you cannot find a parking space here, it is best to give up and turn back. Further on there are no parking areas, and the narrow roads, with no room to manoeuvre, make driving difficult. 

On foot, take the road on the left and follow it for about 100 metres. Continuing straight ahead, the path leads to Forte Focardo; to reach Capo Perla beach, however, you need to go down the stone staircase on the right. Following the path through the vegetation, you will reach the beach in just a few minutes.