Sorgente beach in Portoferraio, on the Island of Elba

White shingle beach in the Commune of Portoferraio

For the clarity and colors of the sea, the northern coast of Portoferraio is one of the most photographed and appreciated coastlines.

The same goes for the Sorgente Beach, also known as Acquavivetta Beach. The small beach (about 80 meters), located between Sansone and Acquaviva beaches, is made up of small smooth white pebbles and is nestled between the typical white cliffs of this stretch of coastline.

On June 12, 2016, the Municipality of Portoferraio issued an ordinance outlining new rules to ensure navigation safety in the stretch of sea in front of Sorgente Beach. Read the Ordinance No. 33/2016 from the Municipality of Portoferraio >

The sea colors range from light blue to turquoise and deep blue towards the open sea.

How to reach Sorgente Beach

The beach is accessible by car via the provincial road to Enfola, about 4.5 km from Portoferraio. After parking the car along the provincial road (without blocking the traffic lane) or in the paid parking area, take the pedestrian path marked for Sansone Beach. The path to reach the beach is somewhat uneven, so flip-flops are not recommended as they may make the descent difficult.

Information and facilities

Commune	Portoferraio
Side	North
Recommended with the following winds	Sirocco, South Wind, Sout-West Wind

Composition	Shingles
Length	80 m
Facilities	Bar, Canoe/kayak rental, Sun umbrella / sun bed hire/rental, Stand Up Paddle rental, Car park, Restaurants
Nearby beaches	Sansone (0,16 km), Acquaviva (0,31 km), Viticcio (0,77 km), Pinetina (0,87 km), Enfola (1,07 km), Seccione (1,28 km), Forno (2,09 km), Sottobomba (2,09 km), Scaglieri (2,34 km), Capo Bianco (2,65 km), Biodola (2,69 km), Padulella (2,75 km), Cala dei Frati (3,05 km), Lamaia (3,28 km), Porticciolo (3,36 km), Le Ghiaie (3,44 km), Le Viste (3,99 km)