Zupignano, or Zuppigliano beach in Rio

Zupignano beach (also known as Zuppigliano) is quite big (about 180 metres long and up to 8 metres wide), and is rugged and truly beautiful above all from a geological point of view.

The only way to reach it is by sea, and since it is only about 1 nautical mile north of Bagnaia, you can even sail to it in a canoe.

In some parts It consists of tiny, light brown, smooth stones of various sizes, while in others you will find fine sand.

It is very different from most of the other beaches in Elba, because it sits at the foot of some of the most rugged clifftops in Elba that seem to want to push it down into the sea. The cliffs have been formed from layers of friable rock, so it is dangerous to stay at the foot of them.

Infoelba recommends: Due to the risk of falling rocks, made even more evident by the large landslide which in the winter of 2025 practically split the beach in two, although the shade cast by these rocks may seem appealing, it is advisable to bring a beach umbrella and stay at a safe distance from the cliff, avoiding any position directly below the rocks.

The perfect beach if you want peace and quiet.

There are no facilities of any sort so it is mostly yachtsmen who go there to moor their boats opposite the beach, especially on a day when a Scirocco wind, a south wind or any other eastern wind is blowing.