Giardino Beach on Elba Island, in Campo nell’Elba

Giardino beach is located on the south-western coast of Elba Island, to the right of the more famous Le Tombe beach (FKK).

In total, it is about 250 metres long and is divided into two parts: the first part begins immediately to the right of the path leading down to the sea, but as it is made up of large stones, it is not very popular. The other part, further to the right, is smaller, hidden by a group of rocks, and consists of 3 small beaches one after the other, with pebbles that make it comfortable to lie down.

Like the nearby Le Tombe beach, it is made up of dark gravel and pebbles of various sizes, which become very hot under the sun. Behind the beach rise dark-coloured cliffs, with traces of oxidation from iron and other minerals.

Giardino beach is peaceful even at the height of the tourist season. It has historically been frequented by naturists, although it is not officially recognised as such.  
There are no facilities on the beach, and it takes about 15 minutes on foot to reach it (about 20 minutes on the way back), along a beautiful uphill path with no shade. The path leading to the beach runs through the low scrubland of the Mediterranean maquis, among the intoxicating scents of lavender, rosemary and rockrose, with views of the island of Montecristo, the island of Pianosa and Corsica, which on clear days seems just a short swim away.

Infoelba recommends: Closed, comfortable shoes are recommended for walking down the path. Wearing sandals or flip-flops is not recommended.

It is the ideal beach for anyone wishing to spend a day by the sea far from the summer crowds, in a wild and unspoilt natural setting.

How to get to Giardino beach

Coming from Marina di Campo, after passing Fetovaia beach, pay close attention on the right for a sign reading “via Panoramica”. Continue along the road for about 300 metres (the road bends to the right) and keep an eye out for the road sign indicating km 16 of provincial road 25. The open area on the left is useful for parking (there is space for no more than about ten cars). The entrance to trail 112 is in this area, and the trail reaches the sea in less than 15 minutes on foot. Giardino beach is on the right, while Le Tombe beach is on the left.
There are two paths leading down towards Le Tombe. To reach Giardino beach and Le Tombe beach, we recommend this one. The other descends to Punta Le Tombe and is more suitable for Aliva beach.