A relaxing beach holiday on the Island of Elba, on the Tuscan coast, here is where to stay, in front of the Cavo beach for a low cost and relaxing stay, read the post.
Are you already dreaming of the crystal clear sea of an exotic location? You don't need to go that far to get fabulous beaches. For example, if you choose to go on vacation toElba island by ferry, you will find a beach for every need.
La locality of Cavo it is among the best known of Elba, despite the fact that the town is very small. Its name comes from "capo", which means the promontory near the town. Here, you will find everything you need to spend a dream vacation: various shops, groceries, bars, restaurants and tourist services. In Cavo, you will find a marina that connects the village to Portoferraio and Piombino by means of a hydrofoil; the bus connections are also very efficient, since all the lines arrive in Capo, which is the final stop of the journeys as it is located in the northern part of the island.
But that's not all: Garibaldi, in 1849, made a stop in this locality, where now there is a commemorative plaque in his honor behind the San Bennato beach. More recently, between the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Tonietti family, known for managing the Rio Marina iron mines, chose Cavo as their favorite destination for family holidays.
Cavo beach: what to know
In front of the port, the Cavo beach, divided into two parts: the first section (San Bennato) is 400 meters long and is characterized by dark sand, while the second (Cala Bolbaia), on the contrary, consists of a very white sand. The tourist port, where you can take hydrofoils and ferries, acts as a partition, but in both parts you can swim or admire the always clean and crystalline sea.
Walks on the sea or in the pine forest, long baths and lots of relaxation: this is Cavo. The very shallow waters also make it perfect for children, who can play in the water without running any risk. In some places, there are gods smooth rocks which serve to protect the beach from the erosion of the sea, which have now become like a sort of sunbeds! In fact, people love to lie down on these rocks to sunbathe while admiring the transparent sea with a thousand reflections.
In summer, Cavo is one of the most popular tourist resorts, due to the beauty of the sea and the great variety of bathing and accommodation facilities in the area, which allow tourists to choose the one to stay in based on their needs. Let yourself be drawn into the deepest relaxation enjoying the atmosphere of the holiday at 360 °, taking long walks or stopping on the benches in the shade of the palm trees to read a book or simply to admire the view.
For those who love watersports, Cavo does not miss anything: in fact, both on the seafront and in the alleys of the town, it is possible to find numerous sailing and diving schools, to discover the seabed rich in a great biodiversity to rival the Caribbean beaches.
From Cavo, you can both see theCerboli Island and the promontory of Piombino, the closest point on land.
Access to the beach and services
Access to the beaches does not present any difficulties, given that both are close to the port. Both for those who come by car from the suburbs and for those who use the bus, getting to this location will be very simple.
The beach is equipped with a parcheggio, services of all kinds, including the rental of umbrellas and sunbeds, the bar and the restaurant. Nearby, there are numerous tourist facilities, so you can stay in the one you prefer and you will be just a few steps from the sea.
