SUP and Canoe to Galenzana Beach, Elba: Wild Coast Paddling

Paddle to Elba's Hidden Coves and Cliff-Lined Shores

A guided SUP and canoe excursion on Elba reaches the wild beach of Galenzana and secluded coves along the island's rocky north coast, departing from Club del Mare with a brief safety briefing. The guide may redirect to Fonza based on weather and sea conditions. Children from age one are welcome. The outing takes roughly two and a half hours and includes all paddle gear, a watertight bag and a waterproof phone holder.

Step-by-step itinerary

SUP and Canoe Excursion on Elba Island

• Briefing with guide at Club del Mare
• Depart for tour to wild coast
• Explore rocky cliffs and hidden coves
• Optional bath stop in coves
• Bathing stop at Galenzana beach
• Return to Club del Mare

The experience

You start at Club del Mare with a short briefing, then paddle out into water that opens onto rocky cliffs, hidden inlets and views toward the islands of Giglio and Montecristo. The route keeps you away from crowded beaches, moving instead through the kind of coast most visitors never see: steep rock faces dropping straight into clear water, small coves tucked between headlands. A stop partway lets you swim in one of those coves if you want to, then you continue to Galenzana itself, the wild beach that anchors the trip.

The guide decides on the day whether conditions favor Galenzana or Fonza, another beach option the operator runs. Either way, the paddle and the stops stay the same. You get a SUP or canoe, paddle, lifebuoy and all the safety gear the tour needs. A watertight bag keeps your phone and essentials dry, and a waterproof holder lets you mount it if you want photos. The whole outing runs about two and a half hours from start to return.

English and Italian guides are available on weekdays. Saturday and Sunday departures run without English-language service. Infants sit with an adult. The operator notes the trip is not suitable for people with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy, though it welcomes all fitness levels otherwise.

What’s included

• SUP or canoe and paddle.
• lifebuoy.
• watertight bag and waterproof mobile phone holder.
• all safety equipment.
• guide briefing and instruction.
• swim stops at hidden coves and Galenzana beach.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 25 May 2027

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AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 70 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DAMIANO DI CICCO

Is this one for you?You paddle the whole way yourself on a shared excursion with a guide leading the route and managing the stops, so it suits anyone who wants to be on the water and moving, not watching from a boat. The fixed schedule and the guide's route choice mean you don't plan the paddle or worry about where to go. You just show up and paddle.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between paddling to Galenzana and paddling to Fonza?

Galenzana and Fonza are both wild beaches on Elba's coast. The guide picks which one based on weather and sea conditions on the day. The paddle distance, stops and swim time stay the same either way.

Do I need paddling experience to join this excursion?

No. The trip welcomes people with no experience, and the guide gives a safety briefing before you leave Club del Mare. Children from age one can come along, sitting with an adult.

What happens if the weather is really bad?

The guide reserves the right to decide whether conditions are safe for the excursion. If they're not, the operator will work with you on rescheduling or another option.

Can I bring my own phone or camera on the paddle?

Yes. The tour includes a waterproof mobile phone holder and a watertight bag to keep your phone and other essentials dry during the paddle.

Is there food or water included in the tour?

The tour includes all paddle gear and safety equipment, but not snacks, lunch, bottled water or hot drinks. Bring what you need to stay hydrated and fed.