Lacona is a hamlet in the municipality of Capoliveri. The toponym Lacona derives from the Latin lacuna («lagoon»), referring to the vast gulf with shallow waters that characterizes the town.
The Lacona beach, composed of golden sand, is more than a kilometer long and in some sections is several dozen meters wide. Due to its large size, it is suitable for any type of tourist: families with children, couples looking for a quiet beach, or young people looking for fun. The Lacona beach on the Island of Elba is composed of very fine sand; the area is Well protected from the winds thanks to the promontories of Capo di Stella and Capo Fonza, and the various equipped establishments make it suitable for all ages: children can play with traditional buckets and spades, while older children can play sports, play volleyball, bocce, or listen to music on the beach. On the beach, you can also rent boats, pedal boats, surfboards, sun loungers, and umbrellas. Beginners can take windsurfing and diving lessons with the various diving centers on site.
The sandy seabed slopes gently in the first few meters from the shore, making it suitable for adults and children thanks to the ability to play without the risk of missing their feet.
For some years, a large area behind the beach has been designated a protected area. It was annexed to the Tuscan Archipelago National Park with the aim of protecting the sand dunes with the typical flora of the area and enhancing the large pine forest that allows beach guests to enjoy a few hours relaxing or eating in the shade of the majestic maritime pines that compose it. Lacona beach features restaurants, bars, and various shops, making the village a lively little town during the summer.
Attractions of Lacona
Lacona beach, and more generally all the beaches on the island of Elba, are ideal for water sports. With almost 1,200 meters of sandy shore, it is the second largest beach on the island. Elba's longest beach (after Marina di Campo). Behind the beach is a large pine forest, capable of accommodating anyone wishing to enjoy the shade offered by the leafy branches of the numerous centuries-old trees that make up the small forest.
This beach is ideal for young people, thanks to its numerous and extensive stretches of very wide free beach, which integrates well into the natural environment and the opportunity to have fun doing many water sports.
It is also ideal for families with small children, who can play in the sand and on the shallow waters that slope gently, so much so that in some stretches of the beach, you can still touch the bottom after dozens of meters from the shore. The beach has multiple bathing establishments and facilities for practicing water sports: bars, restaurants, diving centers, boat rentals, water games, canoes, sun loungers, and umbrellas. The area has numerous tourist facilities: campsites, hotels, residences, apartments, as well as numerous shops.
It is also the kingdom of those who love trekking to discover the Gusto Sentiero, local products, and ancient rural areas in the UNESCO MAB Reserve that extends across the southern part of the island. On the coast is the last dune area of the Tuscan Archipelago, where Birdwatching takes place, a walk starting from the Gulf of Lacona and proceeding towards the Serra del Pero. Along the route, you pass through the Valle Santa Maria and reach the border with Portoferraio, before returning along the path to the starting point. If you wish, you can Extend this route by following the path to Poggio del Molino a Vento (288 m).
How to get to the beach
Lacona beach, one of the largest and widest sandy beaches on the island of Elba, is located in the municipality of Capoliveri in the famous seaside village of Lacona. It is easy to reach by taking the turnoff on the provincial road between Portoferraio and Capoliveri/Porto Azzurro towards Marina di Campo. To reach this beautiful tourist destination, you can use the service provided by the municipality of Capoliveri, the Marebus. With this means of transport, between June and September, you can reach various beaches on the island of Elba, including Lacona. Buses run approximately every 15 minutes, and the journey time, starting from the municipality of Capoliveri, is about half an hour. Alternatively, you can use your own car and leave it in one of the large parking lots available in the area. To reach Lacona beach, you need to take provincial road 31, then 26, and finally 30 if your starting point is the municipality of Capoliveri.
