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Set against the rugged coastline of Porto Ferro, the Caribbean-like waters of La Pelosa and the bays of the Coral Riviera, the north-west of Sardinia is home to some of the island’s most enchanting beaches.
Here, the sea changes character within the space of a few kilometres: dunes and pine forests give way to cliffs battered by the mistral, small coves alternate with long sandy shores, and every day can become a different journey.
I have selected eleven beaches not to be missed between Alghero, Stintino and the Gulf of Asinara: places that reveal the true spirit of Sardinia and which are best experienced at a leisurely pace, whilst respecting nature and the rhythms of the land.1. Lido di San Giovanni
Lido di San Giovanni is the town beach of Alghero, uno dei centri turistici più amati e famosi della Sardegna. Vi affascinerà il suo grande arenile, lungo ben 3 chilometri, con vista sul promontorio di Capo Caccia (il gigante dormiente) delimitato, a sud dal Porto turistico e a nord dall’Ospedale marino… 👉 Learn more.
2. Le Bombarde Beach
Le Bombarde Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Coral Riviera, and one of the most famous in Sardinia. An expanse of fine, soft sand, about a kilometre long, overlooking a clear sea with infinite coloured reflections, surrounded by volcanic rocks covered by rich Mediterranean scrub. It is one of the many jewels of the Alghero, with all the amenities close at hand… 👉 Learn more.
3. Porto Ferro Beach
It consists of an inlet, at the end of which is a wide, two-kilometre-long beach of reddish sand (hence the name). It is enclosed by rocks and reliefs of red trachyte and there are three Spanish watchtowers from the 17th century, for the threat of the Saracens: Torre Bantine Sale to the south, Torre Negra and Torre Bianca to the north. It is twenty kilometres from Alghero and is situated on the border with the municipalities of Sassari and… 👉 Learn more.
4. Cala dell’Argentiera
The beaches of Cala dell'Argentiera are set in this hamlet of Sassari, once a flourishing village and the main mining district in northern Sardinia, thanks to the presence of rich deposits of zinc and argentiferous lead, known since Antiquity. Today, Argentiera is one of the most striking sites of industrial archaeology in Europe and a quiet seaside resort, halfway between the towns of Alghero, Stintino and Porto Torres, which you’ll never find crowded: not even in the height of summer… 👉 Learn more.
5. La Pelosa Beach
Stintino boasts magnificent beaches such as La Pelosa, at the foot of Roccauja, which is considered one of the most beautiful in Sardinia and indeed in Europe. This beach is characterised by shallow waters, and the sea is crystal-clear, with colours ranging from turquoise to emerald… 👉 Learn more.
6. Ezzi Mannu Beach
You’ll find this large beach less than 10 minutes from Stintino. It is surrounded by secluded, wild countryside and consists of tiny grains of quartz and white pebbles of various sizes, with a little fine, white sand; it has a shallow, azure sea. The pure white sand and the crystal-clear sea will make you fall head over heels in love with the beach at Ezzi Mannu Beach… 👉 Learn more.
7. Platamona Beach
10 kilometres from the town of Sassari, Platamona is par excellence the beach of the Sassaresi. As soon as you arrive, you will find an enormous expanse of light-coloured sand, of different types depending on the area, plunging into a clear sea with colours ranging from green to blue. The beach of Platamona (the name indicates a flat, wide surface) is the longest and deepest of the entire coastline that goes from Porto Torres a Castelsardo: it runs from the Abbacurrente tower to the Marina di Sorso. It’s one of Italy’s longest coastlines… 👉 Learn more.
8. Lu Bagnu Beach
The beach of Lu Bagnu, a hamlet of Castelsardo which is about two and a half kilometres away, is reached from Sassari in 40 minuti tramite la Strada Statale 200. La spiaggia la potrete raggiungere a piedi tramite delle scalinate poste davanti al centro abitato… 👉 Learn more.
9. Marina of Castelsardo Beach
At the centre of the Gulf of Asinara is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, Castelsardo. This beach is situated right at the entrance to the ‘new’ Castelsardo town centre and can be reached via a flight of steps on the Lungomare Anglona promenade, where you can enjoy some wonderful walks. It is sheltered between imposing rocks and the Frigiano harbour pier, where the salt market used to be held in the pre-Bao era… 👉 Learn more.
10. La Marinedda Beach
Situated in the municipality of Trinità d’Agultu and Vignola, it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the north of the island, thanks to the pale green of its crystal-clear waters and the rich green of the Mediterranean vegetation covering the surrounding dunes. It is connected to the well-known and stunning Isola Rossa beach; it is also close to the little Li Femini beach, which you’ll find next to the small harbour… 👉 Learn more.
11. Rena Bianca Beach
La Rena Bianca Beach is the city beach of Santa Teresa Gallura, a cove about 700 metres long, with shallow waters and soft, fine and (as the name suggests) very white sand, which takes on a pinkish hue at the water’s edge thanks to microscopic fragments of coral. It’s easy to find once you arrive in Santa Teresa Gallura, as it lies just below the town’s main square, and as soon as you spot it, you’ll be eager to get there… 👉 Learn more.
From the crystal-clear waters of La Pelosa to the sunsets at Porto Ferro, north-western Sardinia offers a journey along one of the most spectacular coastlines in the Mediterranean.
Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly beach, a bay where you can go snorkelling, or a wilder spot where you can listen to the mistral wind, these eleven stops are an invitation to slow down and let yourself be surprised.
Because in Sardinia, the sea is never just a destination: it’s a way of experiencing the region.