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  1. Island of Elba
  2. The Island of Elba
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  4. San Bennato

San bennato beach in Rio, Island of Elba

Also called San Bernardo beach

San Bennato (or San Bernardo)is the first part of the beach you come to that in the past was actually the long beach in Cavo, later shortened due to the decision to build a dock; it is now the first beach

It is 300 metres long and consists of sand mixed with small stones To the right it turns into a stony coast so it is perfect for those who prefer crystal clear water that that only a coastline can give you.

The beach is perfect for families with small children because the water is shallow till far out with most of the soft sandbed consisting of rocks that however are mostly along the sides.

From the beach you have a fantastic view of the small town of Cavo, the outline of Capo Castello with the tiny island of Palmaiola and Piombino in the background.

There are numerous facilities: a bathing establishment with a bar and a restaurant on the beach, rubber dinghy and jet ski hire, as well as emergency first aid. Where it is means that all the necessary facilities in Cavoare within arm's reach, just like scooter and bike hire, a sailing school and two areas suitable for diving.

Getting to the beach

It is very easy to either drive or walk to the beach since it is right at the entrance to Cavo, and access presents no difficulty since it is next to the tiny tourist port and the docks where the hydrofoil comes in, and where you can refuel.

During the summer you can also reach the beach by the free beach minibus servicethat leaves from Ortano and connects the beaches as well as the coastal areas.

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Information and facilities

CommuneRio Marina
SideEast
Recommended with the following winds South Wind, Sout-West Wind, West Wind, Mistral
CompositionSand and shingles
Length304 m
FacilitiesBank / Cash machine, Bar, Autobus, Newsagent's, Chemist, Market, Minibus, Shops, Canoe/kayak rental, Boat / pedalo hire/rental, Sun umbrella / sun bed hire/rental, Pedalo rental, Car park, Petrol pump, Post Office, Restaurants, Rent / Scuba diving school, Rent / Sailing school, Bathing establishment
Nearby beaches Cavo (0,58 km), Cala delle Alghe (0,9 km), Fornacelle (1,04 km), Frugoso (1,1 km), Direttore (1,9 km), Cala Seregola (2,23 km), Topinetti (2,57 km), Ripa Bianca (2,77 km), Mangani (3,14 km), Malpasso di Rio (3,3 km), Rivercina (3,68 km), Portello (3,72 km), Nisportino (4,14 km), Del Sasso (4,62 km), La Torre (4,82 km)
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San Bennato

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Beach of San Bennato

2 structures near the beach of San Bennato see on map

Campsites near the beach of San Bennato

Elbadoc Camping Village See more

Elbadoc Camping Village

Campsite 3 stars

Cavo, Rio Marina

+393292262698

+390565949966

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Diving Schools near the beach of San Bennato

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Bolle d'Azoto

Cavo, Rio Marina

+393486506276

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