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Barbarossa Beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 64th place out of 183 beaches in the Livorno region 87.2 km away from its center, the city of Livorno. It is one of the beaches of Porto Azzurro settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with crystal blue water and light sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Barbarossa Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, diving.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
30 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Lido di Capoliveri, which has a rating of 8.8.
Barbarossa Beach (Livorno) is located outside the Porto Azzurro settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Elba island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Barbarossa Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Norsi 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Nisporto 0.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Lacona 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access
Portoferraio 1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access
Portoferraio 1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Cavo 0.3 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Scaglieri 0 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Scaglieri 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Acquaviva 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Procchio 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Cavoli 0.1 km
What to do in Barbarossa Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Barbarossa Beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.
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Barbarossa Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Barbarossa Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Barbarossa Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Barbarossa Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Barbarossa Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Barbarossa Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Osteria Moresca is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 967 places to stay in the Barbarossa Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Barbarossa Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Barbarossa Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Barbarossa Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are rentall elba located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Barbarossa Beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Barbarossa Beach (Elba island) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Rocchette 0.1 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Fetovaia 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vada 0.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom
Baratti 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Orbetello Scalo 3.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Blue water
Borgo di Porto Ercole 1.6 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Deserted
Carbonifera 2.9 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Deserted
aia di Marino 2.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Giglio Porto 0.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Zanca-Sant'Andrea 0.2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access
Portoferraio 1.1 km
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