Beaches on the eastern side of Elba
Sheltered from the west and southwest winds
Legend of points of interest











Groups di points of interest: zoom in to see them (the icon may vary in colour and size).
35 beaches on the Island of Elba viewed on the map
Cala delle Brache
Shingles, Grey
East
Length: 180 m
Cala delle Brache beach is home to several colonies of seagulls, hence the name of the coast.
Punta Bianca (Carbonaia)
Sand, Grey
East
Length: 165 m
Free climbing is very popular on the cliffs of Punta Bianca.
Punta Nera
Sand and shingles, Golden
East
Length: 40 m
Two tiny beaches set like jewels in rocky cliffs north east of Monte Calamita.
Buzzancone
Sand and shingles, Golden
East
Length: 55 m
A tiny, pristine beach from a natural and scenic point of view, perfect for going snorkelling.
Straccoligno
Sand, Golden
East
Length: 220 m
Straccoligno is a beautiful, pristine, sandy beach with bars and restaurants, as well as many tourist facilities like windsurfing schools.
Capo Perla
Sand and shingles, Golden
East
Length: 55 m
A tiny cove surrounded by Mediterranean bush with the majestic Fort Focardo watching over it.
La Pianotta
Shingles, Grey
East
Length: 41 m
La Pianotta is one of the two beaches in the town of Porto Azzurro
Barbarossa
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.
Porticciolo di Rio
Sand and shingles, Multicolor
East
Length: 100 m
Just follow the "Sentiero dell'Amore" from Ortano, and the first tiny cove you get to is Porticciolo beach.
Luisi d'Angelo
Sand and shingles, Multicolor
East
Length: 45 m
Beautiful, tiny bay set along a green and peaceful coastline.
Marina di Gennaro
Shingles, Grey
East
Length: 25 m
Several vineyard terracings above it and a pine tree at the top of the cliffs.
Malpasso di Rio
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.
Ripa Bianca
Sand and shingles, Multicolor
East
Length: 80 m
Ripa Bianca beach is pristine and rugged, and takes its name from the large, white pebbles it is made up of.
Cala Seregola
Sand and shingles, Red
East
Length: 190 m
Cala Seregola beach consists mainly of dark, mineral sand mixed with tiny stones, and is near the mines in Rio Marina.
Fornacelle
Sand and shingles, Multicolor
East
Length: 150 m
Fornacelle beach consists of sand and iron dust that sparkles in the sun!
San Bennato
Sand and shingles, Grey
East
Length: 304 m
San Bennato (or San Bernardo), is the first part of the beach that was once the long beach in Cavo.
Cala delle Alghe
Sand and shingles, Golden
East
Length: 70 m
Wonderful bay with a breathtaking view and crystal clear water surrounded by beautiful rocks.
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