Sports at Lido and on Elba Island

Capoliveri is one of the most popular destinations on Elba Island for anyone looking for an active holiday. With crystal-clear sea, scenic hiking trails and well-equipped facilities, this area offers plenty of sporting activities for visitors of all levels.

In particular, Lido di Capoliveri is the perfect base for water sports and outdoor activities

Water sports at Lido di Capoliveri
Thanks to its seabed and generally calm waters, Lido beach is ideal for practising different sports safely.
Among the most popular activities are windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing and diving.

Windsurfing: school and international champions
One of the highlights of Lido is its well-known windsurfing school run by Massimo Colombi and his son Malte Reuscher, European champion in the sport.
Here you can take beginner courses, improve your technique, or hire professional equipment.

Diving and seabed exploration
For those who love the underwater world, Lido di Capoliveri also offers unforgettable diving experiences thanks to the specialist Talas Diving Center. Activities include guided dives, diving courses for all levels, and snorkelling along the coast.

Sailing in Naregno
Just a short distance from Lido di Capoliveri, on Naregno beach, the Centro Velico Naregno sailing centre offers courses in sailing, wing foiling, windsurfing and catamaran sailing.

Capoliveri Bike Park: a mountain bike paradise
Capoliveri is also famous for its bike park, a real hotspot for mountain bike enthusiasts. The Capoliveri Bike Park offers routes for all levels, scenic trails with sea views, and technical tracks set in nature.

International events are also held here, attracting riders from all over Europe and making Capoliveri one of the top destinations for off-road cycling.