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| ELBA
>> Capoliveri |
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is easy to reach the beaches on the Lacona and della Stella
Gulfs from Capoliveri and the first place to stop is Cala
dell'Innamorata, to which you get from the end of the asphalted
road leaving Capoliveri. The immediately facing reefs, characteristic
for the Gemini islands, are united with the sandy sea-beds.
By following the signs along the road you easily get to Pareti
beach, suitable even for families with children thanks to
its' protected location, the sandy bottom and the low water.
Fine pebbles and sand characterize Morcone beach, well
protected by the homonymous peak. The signs showing the way
to the sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie allows you to also
reach both the beach with the same name and the small and well
protected Peducelli. beach. By walking a few minutes
over the reefs at beach Madonna delle Grazie you get
to Maretto beach, a very small gulf where natural pools
are formed, framed by a small beach with exclusive pebbles.
The beaches Stecchi Uno and Stecchi Due are somewhat
harder to reach. Take on to Via Barbarca, near the fork for
Zuccale, infront of a small chapel from where you head down
until you reach the sea and where two beaches, that have taken
their name from the fact that there are many dry branches brought
onto the pebbles by the currents, spread out. At the outskirts
of the della Stella Gulf you find Barabarca beach, well
indicated on the road and just splendid, especially because
of the bush that almost reach all the way to the sea and the
delightful transparent water. Zuccale beach with its
mixed sea-bed of sand and pebbles is both well protected and
well-equipped and never too crowded. Lido di Capoliveri
is an open and bright beach, exceptionally well-equipped and
therefor suitable for those who do not want to give up any comforts,
just as the adjacent beach Calanchiole, also wide and
suitable for families with children, although the sharp reefs
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Naregno beach is very wide and well serviced with motorboats
connecting it directly with Porto Azzurro. It also offers large
shadowy areas to rest under during the days' most torrid hours.
A small bay, settled within the much larger della Stella Gulf,
hides the beach Felciaio which waters are protected by
natural rock bastions. On its sides, three pebble coves spread
out, ideal for those who would like to be to themselves. From
the parking at Capo Norsi you get to Acquarilli beach,
a well-known resort, visited for its beauty, where crags and
the rocks frame a cove with crystal-clear water. From the same
parking you get to Norsi beach, with a dark pebble sea-bed,
is wide and well-equipped. Its panorama opens over the peninsula
Calamita and during clear days, you can even sight Montecristo.
The cove Capo Pini tiny and surrounded by rocks, is well
protected inside the della Stella Gulf and thanks to the low
water-level and the crystal-clear color, it is ideal for those
who want to discover its bottoms. From Lacona road you get to
Margidore beach, the first in a continuous series of
beaches that characterize the Golfo della Stella. The
scenery formed by the eight small beaches at Capo della Stella,
is incredible, but can only be reached from the sea and is characterized
by almost black pebbles of volcanic origin and a breath-taking
sea. It is well worth the half hour walk along the trekking
path leading to Capo della stella, in order to get to Cala
Chiara. The snow-white pebble sea-bed, the pure water and
its location, wedged in between the rocks, makes it absolutely
charming, but should be avoided during days when the sea is
rough as it is very exposed to waves. Only three beaches instead,
form the small bay Casa Canata, or Stella Mare, well
protected inside the Lacona Gulf it is only accessible from
the camping "Stella Mare". In the heart of the Lacona
Gulf the homonymous beach spreads out aswell as the almost one
kilometer long Laconella beach which is perfect for families
with children thanks to the large amusement park just behind
the beach. The small cove Contessa beautiful and particular,
is composed of dark-green pebbles and framed by very eroded
cliffs that guarantee an extravagant scenery of gorges and small
caves. The only way to get to the cove is by walking from Lacona
and Laconella beach, the latter wide with a sandy bottom but
almost too busy with visitors from the camping which also is
the only access to the beach. From Capoliveri, going along a
coast-line that heads towards Porto Azurro, you easily reach
the beaches at Capo Calamita,almost all accessible only
from the sea and without doubt some of the most beautiful on
the island thanks to the water quality and the superb natural
scenery. Calone Calone beach is a typical small bay,
narrow, wedged in between rocks and embellished with crystal-clear
water, a true jewel that can only be reached from the sea. The
remainders from mining makes up the ground at Francesche
beach, intriguing for mineralogy lovers but bristling with
dangers for children, just as the nearby lying and significantly
called Miniera di Calamita, only accessible from the sea. A
boat is necessary to be able to enjoy the charming beauty of
the white strip Cannello that stretches along sapphire
colored water that is well-protected between Punta Calamita
and Punta dei Ripalti.  Punta
Rossa, is especially appreciated by recreation lovers because
it offers good possibilities of mooring. It is surrounded by
bush and accessible from the sea or by crossing the reefs from
Remaiolo, rather out of the way but one of the few beaches
that can be reached by car along this coast-line. It is located
inside the Cala dei Gabbiani that has gotten its name from the
fact that marine birds nest here and wander about tourists looking
for left-overs. If you like industrial archeology you should
visit Ginepro beach that can be reached from land. The two small
beaches spread out on the sides of the mine Ginepro's
drain that tower the coast with a somewhat particular charm
from its abandoned plants and the main one abound with dry branches
and trees dragged there during harsh winters. Punta Bianca
is probably the most beautiful beach on the entire island and
it is well worth taking on the long path that connects it with
the private road on Costa dei Gabbiani. The white veined Lo
Stagnone and Capo Calvo beach by foot, where the water is
incredibly clear and form natural pools, suitable even for children.
Those who like discretion can follow the indications for Sassi
Neri, heading down the private road at Punta dei Gabbiani.
After few meters walk through the bush, three small sand-beaches
spread out before you, framed by a small lake just behind them.
Still following the same road at Costa dei Gabbiani you find
indications for Punta Nera where the scenery of luxuriant
and uncontaminated Mediterranean bush opens up to two delightful
beaches, surmounted by rocks. Still following the Costa dei
Gabbiani you get to Buzzancone, Istia and Calanova
beach, where the sea-beds are lovely and you can enjoy the protection
from the pine-woods behind them. Malpasso, Ferrato and Straccoligno
beach are somewhat harder to reach but on the other hand they
offer lovely natural scenery, peace and discretion. Following
the indications for Forte Focardo you get to Capo alle Perle
beach with a fine pebble sea-bed, protected by the headland
on which the Forte raises. In front of the ruins you take on
to a path that leads down to the sea. A bottom of rough stones
characterize Fontanella beach that because of its decay
condition almost always is empty. It is rather hard to get there
since there are no indications, but if you get on to the road
in front of Hotel Elba International it is situated along the
road from Golfo della Mola to Naregno. Ripa Nera, Cala del
Fico and Capo di Poro beach can only be reached from the
sea, but it is well worth renting an old crock to land on a
stretch of the coast, dotted with a few sandbanks, that is a
true paradise for scuba-divers and embellished with some of
the most transparent sea-beds on Elba.
Photos from APT Tuscan Archipelago and Mediaweb srl.
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