Scaglieri: Beach, Village and Coastal Paths on Elba

Scaglieri combines the tranquil coastal atmosphere of the Gulf of Biodola with a small, characterful village setting. Staying here is particularly suitable if you would like to combine days at the beach with short excursions and opportunities to enjoy the landscape.

Beach and Sea on the Gulf of Biodola

Spiaggia di Scaglieri lies on the Gulf of Biodola on the northern side of Elba. It is a small sandy beach adjoining Biodola. The sea at Scaglieri is generally calm because the beach is sheltered within the Gulf of Biodola. This gives your daily planning a clear coastal focus: you can combine time on the sandy beach with views of the bay and a later walk through the village, without needing a packed sightseeing programme.

A special atmosphere develops in the evening. At sunset, Spiaggia di Scaglieri offers views of the island of Capraia. The view is therefore one of the specific moments that make the beach interesting beyond the pure swimming experience. If you prefer to experience the landscape at a relaxed pace, you can combine this part of the day with the changing colours of the sea and the open view across the gulf.

The Small Borgo di Scaglieri

The small Borgo di Scaglieri lies on the rocks beside the beach and stands out for its pastel-coloured houses. The village structure is both compact and distinctive: the old, characteristic borgo consists of two rows of adjoining houses and is located 50 metres from the sea. For you, this means a destination where a short walk around the village is just as much part of the stay as views of the bay.

Beaches and Paths in the Surrounding Area

The beach Spiaggetta di Forno is located close to Scaglieri. Further afield, you will also find the beaches Spiaggia Di Sansone and Spiaggia La Sorgente. If you do not want to spend your days exclusively at a single beach, these places can be included as additional stops in your Elba itinerary.

There are also several options for walks and longer coastal stretches. Sentiero 249 is classified with difficulty level T, meaning tourist-level. A coastal itinerary along the northern coast connects the beaches of Forno, Scaglieri, Biodola, Lamaia and Porticciolo and continues to Guardiola, a former military position overlooking the Gulf of Procchio. In the wider region, Sentiero della Salute combines a coastal walk with access to the small beaches of Lamaia and Porticciolo. Sentiero della Salute also leads from Biodola to Procchio via route no. 245. This allows you to choose between a short stay at the beach and a day structured more around coastal paths.

Culture in the Wider Area

Scaglieri can also be combined with visits to cultural destinations in the surrounding area of the island. The Museo Nazionale delle Residenze Napoleoniche dell'isola d'Elba is nearby. The Villa di San Martino palace is also located in the surrounding area. In addition, there is the Museo Civico Archeologico e Fortezza Pisana.

Scaglieri as a Base for Your Trip

When choosing your hotel in Scaglieri, you can first consider what focus you want your days to have. For days at the beach, Spiaggia di Scaglieri is located on the Gulf of Biodola. For a route along the coast, Sentiero 249 is classified with difficulty level T. The Museo Nazionale delle Residenze Napoleoniche dell'isola d'Elba and Villa di San Martino are located in the area around Scaglieri.

If you would like to compare other places on Elba, you can also find Magazzini, Bagnaia, Campo Ai Peri, Schiopparello and San Giovanni.

For the higher-level travel overview: Portoferraio.