Sea-View Apartment Piombino - Terrace, 4 Min to Beach, Elba Ferry

Sea-View Apartment with Terrace, Steps from the Beach & Elba Ferry

Our two-bedroom apartment is located on Piombino’s waterfront, with a wraparound terrace and balcony offering a direct view of the historic Torrione and Rivellino — the medieval fortress complex that once guarded the old harbor. Watch the Elba ferries come and go while sipping your morning espresso, walk just a few minutes to the nearest beach, and find yourself perfectly situated for a week (or two) on Tuscany’s Etruscan Coast.

This is a genuine local home, not a polished rental—it’s where families come to slow down, cook with ingredients from the morning market, and discover the part of Tuscany that most international travelers never reach.


The Space — Sleeps 6

Bedroom 1: queen bed
Bedroom 2: queen bed
Living room: comfortable double sofa bed
One full bathroom (shower, sink, toilet)
Terrace + balcony with direct ocean view and a front-row view of the Torrione & Rivellino fortress
Fully equipped kitchen: oven, stovetop, full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, Moka pot, and espresso machine—everything you need to cook a real Tuscan meal
Air conditioning in every room
Fast Wi-Fi—great for remote work and streaming
Washing machine, hair dryer, iron, fresh linens, and towels
Crib and high chair available upon request

The layout is ideal for two couples traveling together or a family of up to six — please note that the third sleeping space is a comfortable double sofa bed in the open living area. With two queen-size bedrooms and a shared bathroom, the apartment has the relaxed, lived-in feel of a genuine Italian home by the sea.


Getting Here & Parking

The apartment is located just outside the historic center, conveniently outside the ZTL (limited-traffic zone), so you can come and go freely by car. Nearby streets such as Via Leonardo da Vinci offer both free and paid parking, which can be easily managed through the EasyPark app. The building has three flights of stairs and no elevator—an easy climb for most, but something to keep in mind if you’re traveling with very young children or have limited mobility.


The View

The terrace overlooks the Torrione Pisano and Rivellino, the 13th-century stone fortress that once defended Piombino’s harbor from pirate raids. Beyond it: the open Tyrrhenian Sea, the ferries to Elba crossing day and night, and on clear days, the silhouettes of Elba, Capraia, and even Corsica on the horizon. Sunsets here bathe the entire bay in gold—bring a glass of local wine out to the terrace and you’ll understand why we chose this spot. This is the view you’ll remember.


Distances From the Door

- 300 m to the nearest beach

- 1.7 km on foot / 2.1 km by car to the Elba ferry terminal (about a 20-minute walk along the waterfront)

- 10 km to Baratti Gulf, one of Italy’s most beautiful bays—accessible by car, bike, or local bus

- 10 km to Parco della Sterpaia, a protected coastal pine forest with long Blue Flag sandy beaches

- Supermarket, bakery, and pharmacy within a 5-minute walk

- Pizzerias, gelaterias, and seafood restaurants in the old town, a 10-minute walk away


Beaches Worth the Trip

From postcard-perfect sand to wild hidden coves, the coast around Piombino has something for every kind of beach day:

Calamoresca — a little slice of paradise, close to town
Gulf of Baratti — golden sand steeped in Etruscan history and surrounded by umbrella pines
Buca delle Fate — a wild, rocky cove surrounded by Mediterranean scrub, accessible on foot through the trees
Parco della Sterpaia — long, family-friendly Blue Flag beaches backed by coastal forest


Day Trips From Piombino

Elba Island — 1-hour ferry ride, perfect for a day trip or an overnight stay
Populonia — 15 min, an Etruscan necropolis overlooking the turquoise bay of Baratti
Bolgheri & San Vincenzo — 30 min, home of the legendary Sassicaia and Ornellaia wines
Castagneto Carducci — 35 min, a medieval hilltop village
Pisa — 1 hr 15 min by car
Volterra & San Gimignano — 1 hr 30 min
Siena — 1 hr 45 min
Florence — 2h 15 min


Outdoor & Active

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice: panoramic clifftop hiking trails overlooking the sea, inland cycling routes, and water sports ranging from sailing and diving to kitesurfing and SUP—plus boat excursions to explore the coast’s most secluded coves.


Perfect For

Families with children, two couples traveling together, multigenerational trips, and travelers who want a genuine Tuscan coastal experience—beaches by day, wine country by afternoon, and fresh seafood by night. Piombino has the vibe of a bustling Italian port town, not a tourist resort, and that’s exactly the point.


Good to Know

- Self-check-in with a keybox; instructions sent 48 hours before arrival

- Italian city tax of approximately €1.50 per person per night, collected in cash upon arrival

- No smoking indoors; smoking is allowed on the terrace

- The building has three flights of stairs and no elevator

- You can reach us on WhatsApp for ferry reservations, restaurant recommendations, and last-minute assistance

Welcome to Piombino — we can’t wait to host you!