Sandy beaches on the Island of Elba

The main sandy beaches in Elba, suitable for children

Everybody knows that in Elba there are many beaches, and that they are all different. With those families who have small children in mind, we think you might find a complete list of the main, best known sandy beaches in Elba very useful.

Like all the beaches on the island, as well as a free area, they also have various facilities like sun umbrella hire, or where you can hire them and take them elsewhere along the beach, and bars and restaurants. In many beaches you can also take part in several water sports.

The sea at the sandy beaches is usually shallow till you are quite far out, so it is perfect for children who can swim in complete safety or simply play at the water's edge.

So...happy sand castles to everybody!

Legend of points of interest

Sand / Golden

Sand / Black

Sand / White

Sand / Grey

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

23 beaches on the Island of Elba viewed on the map

Forno

Sand Sand, Golden

North

Length: 120 m

Forno is a small, quiet sandy beach facing La Biodola Gulf.

Scaglieri

Sand Sand, Golden

North

Length: 140 m

Tiny sandy beach next to La Biodola, with many facilities and breathtaking sunsets over the Island of Capraia on the horizon.

Biodola

Sand Sand, Golden

North

Length: 600 m

Biodola is a sandy beach in one of the most enchanting gulfs in Elba, near Portoferraio. Beautiful hotels and restaurants right on the beach.

Procchio

Sand Sand, Golden

North

Length: 860 m

Procchio is one of the longest and most pleasant sandy beaches in Elba, with a very wide choice of facilities and plenty room to park.

Spartaia

Sand Sand, Golden

North

Length: 158 m

Fine, golden sand set like a precious jewel between two rows of cliffs: this is Spartaia beach.

Cotoncello

Sand Sand, Golden

West

Length: 50 m

The small beach of Cotoncello has smooth granite cliffs at its back, and is considered a natural swimming pool.

Sant'Andrea

Sand Sand, Golden

West

Length: 140 m

The cream coloured fine grain sand makes Sant'Andrea the perfect beach for relaxing on.

Fetovaia

Sand Sand, Golden

West

Length: 210 m

Famous Fetovaia, one of the most suggestive beaches on the island, consists of golden sand and smooth rocks.

Seccheto

Sand Sand, Golden

South

Length: 130 m

Pleasant and peaceful, coarse grain sands beach, surrounded by beautiful cliffs, Seccheto is perfect if you want peace and quiet.

Cavoli

Sand Sand, Golden

South

Length: 360 m

Cavoli is a sandy beach, perfect for teenagers who want to have a good time and get a great sun tan.

Marina di Campo

Sand Sand, Golden

South

Length: 1300 m

Marina di Campo is a long beach consisting of fine grain sand, right next to the town, and is perfect for children because the water is shallow till far out.