25 best beaches to visit in Sardinia

Costa Smeralda
Costa Smeralda

Sandy beach, Coast

Over 10 km long, the rugged Emerald Coast is renowned for its magical nature, many coves and small beaches with fine white sand. The warm, clear sea and the green hilly shores enhance the Caribbean atmosphere. [btn "Book a hotel in Sardinia in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-costa-smeralda] The main resorts on the Costa Smeralda are the small, beautifully landscaped…

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La Maddalena
La Maddalena

Island, Sandy beach

The charming La Maddalena archipelago, consisting of 7 larger and several small islands, is scattered just a kilometre off the northern coast of Sardinia and within sight of Corsica. [btn "Book a hotel in Sardinia in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-maddalena] The archipelago is particularly popular for its rugged coastline, small coves, sandy beaches with beautiful rocks…

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Sinis peninsula
Sinis peninsula

Coast, Sandy beach, Cliff, Lake

Head to the Sinis peninsula for the archaeological site at Tharru, pink flamingos, charming lagoons and stunning beaches that are among the best on the island: Is Arutas, Putzu Idu. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-sinis] Reefs, flamingos and lagoons Sinis is all about nature. The beautiful limestone cliffs lining the coast give way to sandy beaches…

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Isola San Pietro
Isola di San Pietro

Island, Sandy beach

The islet of St Peter off the south-west coast of Sardinia attracts visitors with the relaxed atmosphere of Carloforte, pretty beaches and the seasonal tuna fishing at La Punta. [btn "Find the best beachfront hotel on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-san-pietro] At 51 square kilometres , it's the sixth largest island in the whole of Italy, so you're sure to keep yourself…

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Piscine beach
Piscinas beach

Sandy beach

Piscinas beach in the south-west of the island is regularly ranked among the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia and Europe. Over 3.5 km of fine golden sand is bordered on one side by sand dunes with grasses and on the other by clear open sea. [btn "Choose the best hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-piscinas] Set in a secluded area away from civilisation, Spiaggia di…

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With Giudeu
Chia

Resort

The most popular resort in southern Sardinia is called Chia, about 50 km southwest of Cagliari near Cape Spartivento. [btn "Book a hotel in Sardinia in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-chia] Rather than a classic resort, the Chia area can be characterised as a scattering of hotels and guesthouses along a beautiful rugged coastline with beautiful scenery. You would look in…

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Cala Mariolu
Cala Mariolu

Pebble beach, Cliff

The bay of Cala Mariolu is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. It's hard to say which will captivate you more, the stunning blue water or the breathtaking limestone cliffs that line the coast. The beach is covered with finer white pebbles and larger rocks, which you can also lie on. In the summer season there is a small kiosk on the beach where you can buy drinks and snacks. The entrance to the water is quite steep, but the reefs…

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Cala Brandinchi
Cala Brandinchi

Sandy beach

Cala Brandinchi is one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. There's probably no argument about that. [btn "Choose the best hotel with a sea view" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-cala-brandinchi] Its incredibly blue and shallow water and snow-white sand have earned it the nickname "Little Tahiti". Facilities and beach design The surrounding beach is scented with low pine trees and grasses…

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Cala Luna
Cala Luna

Sandy beach, Cliff, Cave

Described by many travellers as the most beautiful beach in Sardinia , Cala Luna also regularly features in the "best" beaches in the world. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-cala-luna] The bay lies in the most remote part of eastern Sardinia in an area of spectacular cliffs, rocks and caves. Facilities and appearance of the beach The beach, which is…

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Cala Fuili
Cala Gonone

Resort, Sandy beach

Cala Gonone is located on the shores of the Golfo di Orosei, whose beaches are among the most beautiful in Europe, especially the secluded Cala Mariolu and Cala Luna, which can only be reached from Cala Gonone by boat. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-cala-gonone] Cala Gonone is set in a stunning landscape of steep limestone mountains, and just the…

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Putzu Idu
Putzu Idu Beach

Sandy beach

Look for the charming beach of Putzu Idu in the north of the Sinis peninsula in the Sardinian province of Oristano, near the town of the same name. A narrow strip of fine sand mixed with small quartzite pebbles separates the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea from the Manna Salina. [btn "Book your Sardinia hotel in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-putzu-idu] Putzu Idu…

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Is Arut
Is-Arutas beach

Sandy beach

On the westernmost coast of the Sinis peninsula, there are several kilometre-long beaches with fine sand and a peaceful environment in nature completely away from civilisation. [btn "Book a hotel in Sardinia in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-is-arutas] The most popular and best accessible of these is Is Arutas beach, which is bordered by small rocky cliffs and bathed in…

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Is Arenas
Is-Arenas beach

Sandy beach

One of the longest and most beautiful beaches in western Sardinia is undoubtedly Spiaggia di Is Arenas. [btn "Book a hotel in Sardinia in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-is-arenas] The beach lies in a quiet, remote area of western Sardinia, free from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, about 20 km north of Oristano. The shape and facilities of the beach The almost…

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Golfo Aranci
Golfo Aranci

Resort, Sandy beach

The town of Golfo Aranci is a world famous and renowned resort adjacent to the Emerald Coast. [btn "The 10 most luxurious hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-golfo-aranci] Golfo Aranci lies on a narrow peninsula surrounded by about 20 smaller beaches and a beautiful hilly landscape of pine trees and limestone cliffs. Beaches and swimming The most beautiful beaches stretch in…

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Palau
Palau

Resort

Palau is a lively resort in the north of Sardinia in a picturesque landscape of rugged coastline, coves and crags of peculiar shapes. It serves as a starting point for trips to the La Maddalena archipelago and as a destination for a relaxing beach holiday with ideal conditions for snorkelling, diving or even golfing. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie…

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Isola Gabbiani
Isola dei Gabbiani

Island, Sandy beach

Gabbiani, often referred to as Isuledda, is not actually an island but a small peninsula. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-gabbiani] The latter forms two beautiful beaches that touch each other on a narrow stretch of sand that connects the "island" to the mainland. It is on this stretch of sand that you can swim in the sea on both sides. Beaches and…

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Badesi
Badesi

Village, Sandy beach

The small town of Badesi on the north-west coast is rapidly gaining popularity and more and more tourists are heading here. They are particularly attracted by one of the longest beaches in Sardinia. With more than 8 km of continuous layers of fine white sand and clear sea, it is simply impossible not to enjoy a holiday. [btn "Find the best hotel by the sea on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

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Villasimius
Villasimius

Resort, Sandy beach

The resort of Villasimius is without exaggeration the pearl of Sardinia, where you will spend your dream holiday. [btn "The 10 most luxurious hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-villasimius] The rugged coastline around Cape Carbonara, bordered by beaches of fine snow-white sand, the photogenic hilly surroundings and the villages with their many restaurants open late into the…

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Costa Rei
Costa Rei

Resort, Sandy beach

The thriving tourist resort of Costa Rei - the Royal Coast - boasts some truly royal beaches with fine snow-white sand and quite extensive facilities. [btn "The 10 most luxurious hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-costa-rei] The resort is roughly 70km from Cagliari CAG Airport. Beaches and swimming There is de facto only one beach on the Costa Rei, over 8km long, which…

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Arbatax
Arbatax

Resort

The town of Arbatax is the centre of the central-eastern coast of Sardinia and, together with Santa Maria Navarrese, 5 km away, forms a pair of important resorts and starting points for excursions around the island. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-arbatax] Beaches and swimming A beautiful beach stretches the entire length of the coastline between…

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La Caletta
La Caletta

Resort

The small town of La Caletta is a hidden treasure of Sardinian beach holidays. The small, quiet resort lies on the east coast and is lined with long beaches to the north and south. [btn "Book a hotel in Sardinia in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-caletta] La Caletta offers all the facilities, restaurants, shops and beautiful surroundings covered with mature pine forests.…

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San Teodoro
San Teodoro

Resort, Sandy beach

San Teodoro, formerly a town of little importance, has become one of the main resorts in Sardinia since the turn of the millennium. It lies in a gently rolling green landscape surrounded by beautiful beaches that are among the "best" in Europe. [btn "Find the best hotel by the sea on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-santeodoro] The town itself offers many restaurants, shops and…

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Budoni
Budoni

Resort

The smaller resort, surrounded by untamed nature of sand dunes, pine trees and rising mountains, is particularly impressive for its beautiful beaches and low number of visitors. [btn "Book a hotel in Sardinia in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-budoni] Budoni is ideal for a quiet holiday or just a one-day stop during a road-trip in Sardinia. Beaches and swimming Most…

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Isola Asinara
Stintino

Resort, Sandy beach

Stintino is a popular resort on the north-western tip of Sardinia and one of the starting points for a trip to the island of Asinara. [btn "Choose a beachfront hotel - booking.com" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-stintino] In the tiny town of Stintino you will find a wide selection of restaurants, several grocery and beach shops, but especially a nice beach with the "nurago", a historic tower…

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Cala Goloritze
Cala Golorizté

Pebble beach, Cliff, Cave

The bay with the beach of Cala Goloritze is one of the most famous places of the eastern coast of Sardinia around Golfo di Orosei. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-cala-goloritze] Cala Goloritzé is located in the municipality of Baunei between the resorts of Arbatax and Cala Gonone. Facilities and appearance of the beach The immediate surroundings of…

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