Magazzini

Spiaggia di Magazzini lies on the southeastern side of the Gulf of Portoferraio, opposite Portoferraio. The coast, the history of the salt warehouses, and the Chiesa di Santo Stefano alle Trane give Magazzini several points of interest. The town can be understood through its coastline as well as its local history and architecture. When looking for a hotel, this context can help you first decide whether the beach, the history behind the town’s name, or historic architecture should be the deciding factor in choosing your destination.

Coast on the Gulf

Spiaggia di Magazzini consists of pebbles and sand; a small harbor borders the beach and provides a well-sheltered anchorage. The beach and harbor represent different aspects of the same coastal setting: the spiaggia refers to the stretch of shoreline, while the harbor is the small adjacent port with its anchorage. Its position opposite Portoferraio places the beach on the southeastern side of the gulf. If the coast is your main consideration when choosing a destination, the beach’s surface and its relationship to the harbor are specific features of Magazzini.

Salt warehouses behind the name

The name Magazzini comes from the salt warehouses. Salt from Schiopparello-Le Prade and San Giovanni was stored in them and then loaded onto ships for export. The history behind the name encompasses the salt’s origin, storage, and loading: the two places supplied the salt, Magazzini was the location of the warehouses, and the next step was loading it for export. This former function gives the town’s name a specific historical meaning and connects its coastal setting with the history of salt. If you consider historical context as well as the beach when choosing where to stay, the origin of the name offers a distinct way to discover Magazzini.

The Chiesa di Santo Stefano alle Trane

The Chiesa di Santo Stefano alle Trane dates from the second half of the 12th century. It stands in a secluded spot on a hill overlooking the roadstead of Portoferraio and the plain of Magazzini. Its construction period and location together make it a point of historical and scenic interest. In contrast to the beach, the focus here is on the building, the hill, and the two named views. If historic buildings and scenery are among your criteria for choosing a destination, the church adds a distinct point of interest to the coastal perspective.

A historic connecting route

A CAI hiking route in 2021 followed much of the old road connecting Magazzini, Monte Castello, and Porto Azzurro. It adds a route linking several of these places to the local coastal and church-related points of interest. Unlike the beach and church, the focus here is on the course of the old road. If you use this route information for planning, check current trail conditions in advance and whether an organized departure is being offered. Trail conditions and organized departures can change. The route is particularly relevant if, in addition to local sights, you want to consider Magazzini’s connection with Monte Castello and Porto Azzurro.

Discover more destinations: Scaglieri, Bagnaia, Campo Ai Peri, Schiopparello, San Giovanni

For the overview of the wider area: Portoferraio.