La Pelosa is one of the most beautiful and most photographed beaches in Sardinia. At its northwestern tip, this small beach with beautiful, fine sand and shallow, transparent waters is and a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike, and it’s easy to see why: it is incredibly scenic, and its conformation makes it a … Read more
Cala Goloritzé is one of Sardinia’s most celebrated beaches. Located on the Eastern coast of the island, in the gorgeous Gulf of Orosei in the region of Ogliastra, the setting of this small cove is simply paradisiac. With limestone cliffs reaching a height of 500 meters; unique rock formations around it – the most notable … Read more
A short distance from one of Sardinia’s prime holiday destinations – Santa Teresa di Gallura; and right in Capo Testa, Cala Spinosa is a tiny, rocky cove with the most pristine, clear waters you can imagine, perfect to snorkel. With stunning views over the Bocche di Bonifacio (Mouths of Bonifacio) and overlooking Corsica, it’s a … Read more
One of the best dog friendly beaches in Southern Sardinia, in the Sarrabus region, Cala Murtas is actually such a nice place that you shouldn’t consider visiting only if you have a dog! Sure enough, I go there every summer, as this is one of the lesser known beaches on the island and as such … Read more
Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern Sardinia, Is Arenas Biancas is indeed a special place. Located in a military area, this is a place of unique, raw beauty, home to impressive sand dunes that attract visitors often unaware (or pretending to be so) that walking on them is actually prohibited (the photos … Read more
Known to be one of the best beaches of Southern Sardinia, Cala Cipolla is an extremely popular cove close to Chia and the popular tourist destination of Pula, a small town that is a favorite of both local and international tourists, and at easy driving distance from Sardinia’s capital Cagliari. As this is a rather … Read more
Tavolara is one of the nicest islands of Sardinia, and if you are planning a summer or early fall trip to the northeast of the region, you should try to include it in your itinerary. Part of the Protected Marine Area of Tavolara Punta Coda Cavallo – which includes 15,000 hectares of sea and around … Read more
Known to be one of the best beaches of Gallura, in northwestern Sardinia, Cala Brandinchi is an extremely popular cove set between Olbia, the getaway to Costa Smeralda, and San Teodoro, a small town that is a favorite of both local and international tourists. The beach is quite narrow and can get overwhelmingly crowded during … Read more
Contrary to what many people in Northern Europe appear to think, Sardinia is far from being a tropical island – at least, weather wise. Indeed, although Sardinia is often described as a tropical heaven-like island, its climate is quite different from what you would find on a Caribbean island, and of course this has an … Read more
If you steal Sardinia sand you won’t just do damage to the local environment, but you are also likely to get into trouble. Sardinia is home to an extensive variety of unique environments and its beaches are no exception. Many have a type of sand and/or rocks that can only be found on the island … Read more