Ferrato beach in Capoliveri - Island of Elba

Ferrato is the name of two small beaches divided by a rocky spur on the eastern coast of Elba Island. The sandy and gravel arc that makes up the entire beach is 80 meters long in total.

The beach’s name likely originates from an intense iron-working activity during the Etruscan era, which left abundant mineral fragments.

The northern section of the beach (Ferrato Uno) is wider and sunnier; primarily made of sand and gravel, it is characterized by the presence of a dense reed bed. The southern section (Ferrato Due), shadier and more secluded, is composed of small pebbles and borders Punta di Calanova.

Throughout its length, the beach, with its reddish hue, is framed by lush vegetation that gives it a natural and wild appearance, also due to the presence of beached seaweed.

The clarity of the water and the shallow seabed make it very scenic and ideal for snorkeling.

The beach is popular with families with children and those who love the sea and a natural, unspoiled environment, even without many amenities. Perfect for relaxing.

The beach opens to the northeast, offering a view of Monte Arco and a stretch of the channel with the islet of Cerboli.

To the left of Ferrato Beach, it is possible to reach the small Straccolignino Beach.

How to reach Ferrato Beach

Ferrato is accessible via several paths:

• The first convenient path is located about 200 meters from the one leading to Straccoligno Beach (in the direction of Calanova), near a pink house and a pole with two road mirrors, exactly 100 meters before the paved road ends. The marked trail allows you to reach the beach after walking just a few dozen meters.
• A second access point is about 900 meters from Straccoligno, inside a parking area for cars and campers marked along the roadway.
• An additional access point is near a curve about 1.2 km from Straccoligno, recognizable by a bench next to a wooden utility pole. The path, passing through the vegetation, leads to the left to Ferrato Due and Uno beaches (to the right, you reach Malpasso).