Discover the best beaches in Sardinia – from free to access to protected ones; from dog-friendly to nudist beaches; learn about the best spots.
North Sardinia beaches are among the most beautiful and unique in Italy. Thanks to the Island’s shape and the numerous difficulties to access the shores up until very recently, they can still be considered quite intact and their waters are nothing but pristine. Whatever part of North Sardinia you choose … Read more
Stintino is located on the furthest north-western point of Sardinia and is the closest village to Asinara Island, only a few kilometers away from it: on some days when the water is calm and the air is extremely clean, it almost looks like the two pieces of land stretch to … Read more
Which are the best beaches in South Sardinia? You are in the right place to find out! Sardinia is a vast island, and its coasts have a hundred different features and shapes. The geography of the island has caused a million combinations of terrain and created a multitude of beaches … Read more
The Golfo di Orosei (Gulf of Orosei in English) is one of the most intact places in Sardinia. For a long time and until very recently, it was nearly impossible to get to many of its coves and beaches because of the terrain’s conformation. The beautiful scenario, the cliffs and … 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 and roughly 9 km (5.6 miles) north of Baunei, the setting of this small cove is simply paradisiac. With limestone cliffs reaching … 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) … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … Read more
