SEA KAYAKING

Itinerary from Marciana Marina to Cape St. Andrea.

The departure point is the beach of the "Fenicia" (Phoenix) at the outer side of the base of the seawall jetty which encloses the marina of Marciana. The beach is characterised by large, smooth stones and, on the left, by rocks and cliffs that are easily reached. Bathing house facilities are also offered alongside the other services offered by the town's many shops and cafe's which border the shore. The beach can be reached by car following the shoreline road up to the Pisan Tower. The car can be parked in the port area or in the immediate vicinity.
Itinerary: from the beach of the "Fenicia", follow the coast going west for about one mile until you reach a small inlet called the "Caletta" where you will find a small stony beach. Continuing on towards the west, one arrives at the "Cala", a delightful inlet protected from winds framed by rich vegetation which is reflected in the crystal-clear waters.
Keeping a westerly course, the landscape is characterised by dense vegetation, steep cliffs and tiny beaches, deserted even in the high season due to the difficulty in reaching them. After about four miles, you can land on the beach in Cape St. Andrea.
Leave your kayaks on the beach where you can get a snack at one of the small cafes in the area. Before facing the return trip, don't forget to follow the coast yet again westward as far as the lighthouse at Point Polveraia (three miles from Cape St. Andrea) where you will see one of the most beautiful coastlines of the island. On clear days, you can see Corsica from this point. Along this coastline, still quite wild, enthusiasts of underwater activities can really enjoy themselves. The depths offer fantastic colours and even a number of surprises including remains of ancient ships from various origins and time periods which sunk along with the treasures they carried.

Climbing and kayaking on the Island of Elba
The Hotel Ilio, in Capo S. Andrea, offers kayaking and free-climbing in a natural paradise