Natural Crafts Toscane

To access Porticciolo beach, you have to go south along the coast for about four kilometres, turning left at the exit of Rio Marina. Over a hundred meters long, covered with pebbles, this small beach awaits the summer visitors (be careful, no services or catering). Attended in particular by Italians, it is more crowded on weekends than on weekdays. On the practical side, the car is to be parked at the top of the hill, then descend the 200 meters of altitude difference on foot. The clarity of the water is amazing, and worth the effort!

Beautiful and large fine sandy beach, easily accessible and with a large (paid) car park, surrounded by the abundant vegetation characteristic of the island of Elba. On the beach, there are bars and restaurants. Eating spaghetti allo scoglio with your feet in the sand, while the darkness gradually falls on the sea, is part of the holiday! Some areas are open access, others are occupied by seaside resorts. And you can rent pedal boats there!

A romantic and popular sandy cove, Innamorata Beach (literally "the lover") offers clear water and splendid sunsets. According to legend, the beach was home to the loves of Romeo and Juliet of the Elbe in the 16th century, Lorenzo and Maria. Lorenzo was murdered by pirates and, out of despair, Maria threw herself into the sea... Their tragic love story is commemorated every July 14 during the Festa dell' Innamorata. Easily accessible, the beach has umbrella rentals, bars and restaurants.

If you are visiting the island of Pianosa, it would be a shame to miss a sunbath on this magnificent and long beach of white and very fine sand, located on the east coast, especially since it is the only place where swimming is allowed on the island. This famous little paradise with crystal clear and transparent water, worthy of a postcard, is not far from the village. Opposite the cove, stands the 32-metre high islet of La Scola, whose seabed is dotted with amphoras and well-preserved dishes.

Want to take off? About twelve kilometres north of Piombino, the town of Baratti offers a long and beautiful beach of fine sand. As a bonus, the island of Elba and the bay of Piombino in panorama. It is easily accessible by crossing a shaded pine forest; a good place for a picnic after swimming in clear water. The beach is free and open access - which is not so frequent in Italy -, parking is not free, and beware, there are many controls in high season!