The 6 Most Beautiful Beaches in Sardinia

This tantalizing cove can be found on the island of Spargi, which is part of the Archipelago della Maddalena, found just off the island’s northern coastline. You’ll need to take a boat to get here, but Cala Corsara lives up to the hype as one of the prettiest spots in all of Sardinia. Not only are the sands pristine and the vibrant hues of ocean blue shimmering, but there’s a magical sense of isolation on this remote, slightly in-the-wild stretch of coast. There’s no wonder that tales of pirate lairs here are aplenty.

Located towards the northwestern tip of Sardinia, near the charming coastal town of Stintino, is this beach with shallow, calm waters that lends itself perfectly to snorkeling, diving and windsurfing. Pelosa is a large and wide beach that stretches almost 300m and looks out over the turquoise water towards Isola Piana and Isola Asinara, sitting majestically in the Med. Pelosa is a much more easily accessible beach, with lots of parking – although competition for spaces is extremely healthy in summer – within easy strolling distance to the sand.

With a name translating to ‘little harbor’, you can imagine the quaint coastal vibes on show in La Caletta, but it’s also the starting point of one of the island’s longest beaches, a sweep of sugary sand stretching nearly six kilometers to the lagoon of Su Graneri. There is almost always a breeze, so it’s a great choice for kite and windsurfers as well as sailers and regular surfers, with plenty of equipment shops and watersport schools in La Caletta itself. There is plenty of parking and and waterfront amenities to keep you going throughout the day, but the beach is also long enough that everyone is able to find their own little patch of sand without clambering over one another.

The sand, if you can call it that, is the real draw at this beach on Sardinia’s west coast, near Oristano and San Salvatore – the filming location for several Spaghetti Western movies. It’s made up of tiny grains of rice-shaped quartz that change color depending on the light, meaning that the beach can range from green to pink and everything in between. In winter, surfers flock here for the swells, but in warmer weather this place is pure seaside escapism, with turquoise waters just begging to be dipped in.

Tucked within a beautiful bay on the northeastern coast of Sardinia, this gem of a beach near San Teodoro is nicknamed Little Tahiti thanks to the vibrant hues of its shallow waters. Surrounded by pine trees and juniper bushes, the bright white sands of this beach provide a perfect spot to enjoy the views of tiny Isola Ruia in the distance, but before drying out in the peak of summer, you can also enjoy the inland lagoon just behind the beach – a common quirk along this stretch of Sardinia’s coast. With plenty of nearby towns and some enviable picnic spots, this place demands to have your attention for the full day.

Nestled nicely within a bay along southeastern Sardinia’s spectacular Capo Carbonara peninsula, this must is an absolute must-visit if your exploring this side of the island. As one of the finest beaches within easy reach of Cagliari, and as a spot along the popular resort area of Villasimius, this is very popular summer haunt. Luckily the pristine white sands here stretch long enough to make room for everybody, while the protection offered from its bordering headland means that even the breeziest of days won’t be felt on the beach. If you’re done kicking back and want to stretch your legs, we suggest you tackle the uphill walk up towards Porto Giunco Tower, which looks over the beach from atop the headland. These storied old outposts can be found all over the island, but few boast views quite so spectacular as this.