Beach · Campo nell'Elba · Italy

Fetovaia, Elba

Elba's most photogenic cove — a granite crescent on Napoleon's island

A half-moon of pale sand on Elba's south-west coast, backed by granite cliffs and Aleppo pines. Regularly voted Tuscany's best beach.

Type
Sandy beach
Length
230 m
Sand
Fine golden granite sand
Water
Tyrrhenian · 21–25 °C · Caribbean-turquoise
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GPS · 42.7378° N, 10.1567° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Paid summer lot at the road above the beach.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Morning — the cove faces south and gets full sun.

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How you get there

Getting there

Ferry Piombino–Portoferraio + 45-min drive.

What you'll find

Services

  • Sunbed rentals
  • Snorkel gear
  • Beach bars
  • Kayak rentals

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Snorkel around the Punta di Fetovaia headland
  • 02Sunset at Capo Sant'Andrea nearby

Asked by first-time visitors

Fetovaia, Elba: the questions travellers actually ask

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Practical questions about this beach

What is Fetovaia, Elba beach like?

Elba's most photogenic cove — a granite crescent on Napoleon's island. A half-moon of pale sand on Elba's south-west coast, backed by granite cliffs and Aleppo pines. Regularly voted Tuscany's best beach. It's a sandy beach in Campo nell'Elba, Italy: 230 m long, fine golden granite sand, with water described as tyrrhenian · 21–25 °c · caribbean-turquoise.

Where do I park at Fetovaia, Elba?

Paid summer lot at the road above the beach.

What's the best time to visit Fetovaia, Elba?

Morning — the cove faces south and gets full sun.

How do I get to Fetovaia, Elba?

Ferry Piombino–Portoferraio + 45-min drive.

What facilities does Fetovaia, Elba have?

On site: Sunbed rentals, Snorkel gear, Beach bars and Kayak rentals.

What should I know before visiting Fetovaia, Elba?

Snorkel around the Punta di Fetovaia headland Sunset at Capo Sant'Andrea nearby

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026