The island of Elba has more than 100 beaches with the most varied characteristics. Large sandy beaches, coves with small smooth pebble bottoms, beaches where the sand shines because it is mixed with iron ore. Many are partly equipped with establishments, rentals, bars and restaurants, some are completely free.
Porto Azzurro has two small beaches: La Rossa and La Pianotta, ideal for those who do not want to move. La Rossa is located at the entrance to the village and is managed by the municipality, which provides deckchairs and umbrellas free of charge. La Pianotta is located at the end of the promenade, near our hotel after the marina and is completely free.
The beach is 2 km from the hotel, 160 metres long with a sandy bottom. It is located behind Porto Azzurro and has a small restaurant-bar, a diving centre and windsurf hire. Small car park. It can be reached on foot or by bicycle from the Passeggiata Carmignani behind the hotel.
It is located after Barbarossa beach, 3 km from the hotel, and is 110 metres long with a gravel bottom. It has a two restaurant-bar, boat and windsurf hire, and parking facilities. Continuing on foot or by bicycle on the left side, you arrive at the small lake of Terranera separated from the sea by a small isthmus and a meeting point for mineral enthusiasts.
The beach is approx. 4 km from Porto Azzurro and is 400 metres long with a sandy bottom. It has bathing establishments, restaurants, bars, car parks and sea-related activities.
The beach is 4.5 km from the hotel and is 110 metres long with a sandy bottom. Next to the Lido beach, it is a very beautiful beach with an artificial bend of rocks that creates a small bay. Restaurant, bar, beach umbrella and deckchair hire. The car park, which is subject to a charge, is 230 metres away, then continue on foot along a scenic path.