Beaches on the western side of Elba

Sheltered from the levanter and north-east winds

Legend of points of interest

Shingles / Black

Reef / Grey

Shingles / Grey

Sand / Golden

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

17 beaches on the Island of Elba viewed on the map

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

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

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

Punta Polveraia This beautiful cove, sometimes called Guardia beach, lies in the high cliffs of Punta Polveraia.

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 Tombe Le Tombe beach consists of tiny, dark stones, and although not very easy to get to it is of pristine, natural beauty.

Aliva Cala dell'Aliva is one of the Island of Elba's most deserted and pristine beaches.

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