The grey coloured beaches on the Island of Elba

Unique, dark coloured beaches

The dark coloured beaches are quite common on the Island of Elba; grey coloured pebbles and shingle make up more than 7,2 kilometres of coastline.

Legend of points of interest

Shingles / Grey

Reef / Grey

Sand and shingles / Grey

Sand / Grey

Groups di points of interest: zoom in to see them (the icon may vary in colour and size).

36 beaches on the Island of Elba viewed on the map

Enfola Capo d'Enfola is famous for its ancient tuna fishing port, now the seat of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park. The narrow isthmus has a beach on either side.

Viticcio There are no facilities on the beaches in Viticcio, so they are perfect if you want to have a relaxing time at the beach away from the busy crowds.

La Paolina La Paolina is a sand and tiny stone beach, and takes it name from Napoleon's sister.

Bagno Bagno is a small beach consisting of medium/large shingle, mostly grey and multicoloured.

Remontò Remonto is a tiny beach consisting of pebbles of different colours and is near Marciana Marina.

La Fenicia La Fenicia is a long, shingle beach in Marciana Marina, with easy access and numerous facilities for the disabled.

La Fenicetta Enchanting tiny, almost hidden beach set like a jewel in picturesque natural surroundings

La Cala Set like a jewel in one of the most beautiful coastlines of the island with lush vegetation all around.

Cote Piane Beautiful smooth granite rocks to lie on and sunbathe.

Patresi Patresi beach consists of large pebbles, and the beautiful sea bed is perfect for lovers of scuba diving and snorkelling.

Le Buche Tiny beach along the Costa del Sole that you can get to from Colle d'Orano

Campo Lo Feno Perfect for those who want to relax on a secluded and peaceful beach

Pietre Albe The beach lies at the foot of Monte Capanne with a very steep and high coastline behind it.

Punta Nera The magnificent, breathtaking colours of the sea make this beach one of the most frequently photographed by anyone going along the Western Ring Road in Elba.

Chiessi Chiessi beach is surrounded by granite cliffs, and is perfect for those who want to do windsurf or go snorkelling on the Island of Elba.

Calello e Cala Maestrale Unbelievably white granite cliffs that gently slope down as far as the sea

Pomonte Pomonte beach has the same name as the town where it sits, whose sea bed fascinates scuba divers and whose weather is much loved by windsurfing fans.

Relitto Relitto (or Quartiere) is the perfect beach to start off from if you want to go and see the Elviscot shipwreck.

Ogliera The most southern beach of the three in Pomonte, facing the Ogliera rock.

Le Calle The crystal clear water and the fact that the area is secluded means that Le Calle rocks are much loved.

Le Piscine Famous for its flat, rather smooth rocks that are comfortable for lying on, dotted with natural pools created by the waves.

Colle Palombaia Colle Palombaia is a pristine and suggestive beach near Marina di Campo, and is perfect if you want to relax away from the noisy crowd.

Salandro Due A tiny, pristine heaven on earth from both an environmental and a scenic point of view.

Fonza Fonza beach is near Marina di Campo, dogs are allowed. The sea is shallow till quite far out, the sea bed is sandy.

Cala di Punta di Mele A tiny, enchanting cove that is very quiet because access is only by sea, also called Punta alle Mete by the locals.

Ripa Nera Ripa Nera beach is unique, and takes its name from the steep, dark cliffs that drop sheer down as far as the sea.

Margidore Margidore is a very long, but quiet beach, easy to get to, even by the disabled. Bars, as well as canoe and surf rental on the beach.

Cannello Cannello beach stands out because the scenery has been deeply influenced by the extracion work carried out in the nearby mines.

Ginepro Ginepro beach has come to be thanks to the stone residues and iron gravel and is right below what is left of the mine.

Cala delle Brache Cala delle Brache beach is home to several colonies of seagulls, hence the name of the coast.

Punta Bianca (Carbonaia) Free climbing is very popular on the cliffs of Punta Bianca.

La Pianotta La Pianotta is one of the two beaches in the town of Porto Azzurro

Marina di Gennaro Several vineyard terracings above it and a pine tree at the top of the cliffs.

La Torre The beach lies at the foot of the sixteenth century Appian Tower that can be seen from anywhere in the town.

San Bennato San Bennato (or San Bernardo), is the first part of the beach that was once the long beach in Cavo.

Cavo The perfect beach if you want to relax by the sea. Various facilities to be found here, as well as a tourist port and refuelling for boats.