Madonna delle Grazie beach in Capoliveri, on the Island of Elba

The small and charming beach is located at the end of the valley where the Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie, stands, from which it takes its name.

It is a cove with mixed sand and pebbles, framed by truly evocative vegetation. On the southern side, there is another stretch of mixed sand and pebbles, separated by a unique rock formation called "panchina": a sedimentary rock made of a type of tuff.

The rocks bordering the beach (both to the north and south) are not very smooth, so water shoes are recommended for walking on them.

In these rocks surrounding the bay, there are clearly visible caves carved out by local fishermen as shelters for their boats or, according to tradition, by monks from Montecristo.

The cliffs at the edge of the beach and the rocky seabed are the perfect refuge for small fish, octopus, and crabs, making the beach particularly suitable for snorkeling and diving.

Care should be taken when entering the sea from the beach, as access can be difficult due to medium and large stones.

There is a bar/restaurant and a diving center on the beach.

Facing southwest, you can enjoy the sun until late in the day and admire fantastic sunsets. The view extends over Golfo Stella and, in the distance, Monte Capanne and the island of Pianosa.

The beach is sheltered from the Grecale and Levante winds.

Behind Madonna delle Grazie beach, following an easy path for about 100 meters next to a diving school, you reach the Maretto: a tiny beach, slightly more secluded and sheltered, hidden among rocks that form suggestive natural pools.

Infoelba recommends: About 200 meters before the access road to the beach, you can take a short detour of a few meters leading to the small sixteenth-century Santuario di Madonna delle Grazie. In the Sanctuary, built in the 16th century, at the center of the main altar is a small oil on panel (45x56 cm), known as the Madonna del Silenzio, a famous painting by Marcello Venusti, a copy of Michelangelo's work.

How to get to Madonna delle Grazie Beach

Easily accessible from the road from Capoliveri to Innamorata, turning right at the junction before reaching Morcone.

There are some free parking spaces along the road behind the beach.