Patresi, town
of the municipality
Marciana
Patresi Tourist information
The pretty little area of Patresi is a tourist location situated on the Western Coast Elba Island, in between Chiessi and Sant’Andrea. The road that leads to Patresi is well signeposted and it is enough to pay a little attention while driving.
Once you get to Portoferraio with the ferry, there are two ways to reach Patresi: closeby Procchio‘s croassroad you can go to Marciana Marina and then follow the direction to Patresi, or you can get to Marina di Campo and then go towards Patresi.
The distance from Portoferraio is about 25 km in each way.
Patresi doesn’t offer many tourist services, however it is a stunning and unique destination for those who want to enjoy a relaxing holiday.
The available accommodations in Patresi are mostly Apartments for rent, Hotels, Bed & Breakfast; in the centre of the village you will find Restaurants and a grocery store.
The uncontaminated nature offers various walking tracks within the valley as well as along the coast. In addition, its seabed is appreciated by divers. In Patresi there is also a fascinating lighthouse located above a cliff that can be reached by following il Faro street.
About 1 km below the main road there is the beach of Patresi, which is mainly composed by pebbles and it is not so much crowded even during the high season.
Beaches close to Patresi
The beach of Patresi can be reached via a 1 km long paved road that will take you down to a small beach about 100 metres long characterized by pebbles and cliffs at the two ends of its small gulf. There is also a small quay in front of a nice bar which is ideal to freshen up and to have a break from the sea and the sun. Patresi’s seabed is highly appreciated by those who love diving and underwater fishing.
Fetovaia Beach
Golden sand and granite cliffs ideal for families.
Features: equipped with beach clubs.
Giardino brach
Black pebbly beach close to Fetovaia.
Features: it is isolated, so it is preferable to reach it by sea.
Tombe beach
Dark pebbly beach close to Fetovaia.
Features: three beaches, some frequented by nudists.
Pomonte beach
Pebbly beach with white rocks.
Features: has free access and it is devoid of services
Chiessi beach
Pebbly beach with accessible granite rocks.
Features: sunny and free to access, has no services.
Punta Nera cove
Gravelly insulated beach inaccessible by land.
Features: sunny and without service.
Sant'Andrea cliff
Granite cliffs ideal for sunbathing.
Features: easy to access through a path.
Sant'Andrea beach
Sandy beach suitable for kids.
Features: Partly equipped with bathing services.
Cotoncello beach
Small sandy beach near Sant'Andrea.
Features: enclosed within a cove and protected by rocks.
Campo Lo Feno beach
Pebbly beach difficult to reach by land.
Features: sunny and without services.
Patresi beach
Pebbly beach characterized by a beautiful sea.
Features: Easy to access, offers bathing services.
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