{"id":36062,"date":"2026-07-17T12:54:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/?p=36062"},"modified":"2026-07-17T13:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:21:51","slug":"11-spiagge-nord-ovest-sardegna-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sardegnacountry.eu\/en\/11-spiagge-nord-ovest-sardegna-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"11 beaches in north-western Sardinia that are not to be missed in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/strong> is home to some of the island\u2019s most enchanting beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have selected eleven beaches<\/strong> not to be missed between Alghero, Stintino and the Gulf of Asinara<\/strong>: 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.<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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1. Lido di San Giovanni<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Lido di San Giovanni is the town beach of Alghero<\/a><\/strong>, uno dei centri turistici pi\u00f9 amati e famosi della Sardegna. Vi affasciner\u00e0 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\u2019Ospedale marino… \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2. Le Bombarde Beach<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Le Bombarde Beach<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the most popular beaches in the\u00a0Coral Riviera<\/strong>, 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\u00a0Alghero<\/a><\/strong>, with all the amenities close at hand\u2026 \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3. Porto Ferro Beach<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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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\u00a0Alghero<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and is situated on the border with the municipalities of Sassari and\u2026 \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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4. Cala dell\u2019Argentiera<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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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,\u00a0Stintino<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Porto Torres<\/a>, which you\u2019ll never find crowded: not even in the height of summer\u2026 \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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5. La Pelosa Beach<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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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\u2026 \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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6. Ezzi Mannu Beach<\/strong><\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n
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You\u2019ll find this large beach less than 10 minutes from\u00a0Stintino<\/a><\/strong>. 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\u00a0Ezzi Mannu Beach<\/strong>… \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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7. Platamona Beach<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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10 kilometres from the town of Sassari<\/strong><\/a>, 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\u00a0Porto Torres<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0a\u00a0Castelsardo<\/strong><\/a>: it runs from the Abbacurrente tower to the\u00a0Marina di Sorso<\/strong>. It\u2019s one of Italy\u2019s longest coastlines\u2026 \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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8. Lu Bagnu Beach<\/strong><\/a> <\/h3>\n\n\n
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The beach of Lu Bagnu, a hamlet of\u00a0Castelsardo<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0which is about two and a half kilometres away, is reached from\u00a0Sassari<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in 40 minuti tramite la Strada Statale 200. La spiaggia la potrete raggiungere a piedi tramite delle scalinate poste davanti al centro abitato… \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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9. Marina of Castelsardo Beach<\/a> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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At the centre of the Gulf of Asinara is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy,\u00a0Castelsardo<\/strong><\/a>. This beach is situated right at the entrance to the \u2018new\u2019 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\u2026 \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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10. La Marinedda Beach<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Situated in the municipality of Trinit\u00e0 d\u2019Agultu 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\u2019ll find next to the small harbour\u2026 \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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11. Rena Bianca Beach<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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La\u00a0Rena Bianca Beach<\/strong>\u00a0is the city beach of\u00a0Santa Teresa Gallura<\/strong>, 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\u2019s edge thanks to microscopic fragments of coral. It\u2019s easy to find once you arrive in Santa Teresa Gallura, as it lies just below the town\u2019s main square, and as soon as you spot it, you\u2019ll be eager to get there\u2026 \ud83d\udc49 Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because in Sardinia, the sea is never just a destination: it\u2019s a way of experiencing the region.<\/em><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Set amongst the rugged coastline of Porto Ferro, the Caribbean-like waters of La Pelosa and the bays of the Coral Riviera, north-western Sardinia is home to some of the island\u2019s most enchanting beaches. Here, the sea changes character within the space of just a few kilometres: dunes and pine forests give way to cliffs battered by the mistral, whilst small coves alternate with \u2026 <\/p>\n
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