San Quirico Cove – Fairies' Cove loop from Salivoli

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Italy

Livorno

Piombino

San Quirico Cove – Fairies' Cove loop from Salivoli

Moderate

4.7

(140)

501

hikers

San Quirico Cove – Fairies' Cove loop from Salivoli

04:48

16.1km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.12 km

View of Fosso alle Canne Beach

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The trail from Cala Moresca to Fossa delle Canne, along the Via dei Cavalleggeri, offers a splendid walk of about 45 minutes, with steep sections but a spectacular view. The …

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2.55 km

View of Elba, Corsica, and Capraia from the Coastal Path

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On clear days, the view of Elba, Corsica and Capraia is truly breathtaking

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5.08 km

View of the Tuscan Coast

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Nice view of the trail back and the coast - but only in this northerly direction.

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6.27 km

San Quirico Cove

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This small hidden bay, bathed by turquoise waters and nestled between cliffs, offers a wonderful corner of tranquility and natural beauty.

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6.49 km

View of Elba

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On a clear day you can see as far as Elba

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6.65 km

Fairies' Cove

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Pay attention: the stones in this bay are ocher and reddish - those in the second bay, Cala San Quirico, are black.

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7.18 km

Tombe etrusche

Archaeological Site

8.49 km

Populonia historic village and fortress

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Populonia is situated high above the sea, from up here you have a wonderful view. It is a very old Etruscan town. You can still sense its important past when you look at the magnificent buildings.

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8.81 km

Viewpoint

15.7 km

View of Calamoresca Beach

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You arrive at the end of the route with a final breathtaking view

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16.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.86 km

4.39 km

1.34 km

1.02 km

526 m

Surfaces

8.52 km

4.42 km

1.47 km

1.25 km

399 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

23°C

14°C

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Comments

January 16, 2022,Populonia-Cala Moresca e Sentiero dei Cavalleggeri

Classic loop tour on the coast between Piombino and Populonia.
Departing from Populonia we took the CAI 300 path along the ridge almost to Cala Moresca, taking a detour to take us to the coast exactly halfway around.
From this point you take the beautiful Path or Via dei Cavalleggeri passing first from the Spiaggia Lunga, then from the Spiaggia …

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June 17, 2024,Vista di Buca delle Fate – Cala San Quirico Runde von Populonia Stazione

Hello, a note to everyone who wants to do the tour. The beginning of the route is a disaster because I couldn't find the way and somehow ended up walking through the undergrowth. It's better to look for a later start than mine.

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