Best Beaches in Sardinia in May
We rank the 8 beaches to visit in Sardinia in May. Cala Mariolu (Italy) comes first with 4.8 / 5, followed by Cala Luna, Porto Giunco.
The sea reaches about 23 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from May to October. 5 of the 8 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.
1Cala Mariolu
Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia, Italy · 4.8 / 5 · Challenging access · about 23 °CA pebble cove with vivid turquoise water below steep cliffs, reachable only by boat or on foot.
2Cala Luna
Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia, Italy · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 22 °CA crescent of pale pebbles and coarse sand between limestone cliffs, with caves along the back and a freshwater pond behind the beach.
3Porto Giunco
Villasimius, Sardinia · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA wide sandy beach in the south-east of Sardinia, with an old watchtower on the headland and a lagoon behind.
4Punta Molentis
Villasimius, Sardinia · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA small beach of pale sand and clear shallow water near Villasimius, between low granite rocks.
5Spiaggia di Piscinas
Arbus, Costa Verde, Sardinia · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °CA wild, long beach backed by some of the tallest sand dunes in Europe, on the Costa Verde of south-west Sardinia.
6Sa Colonia Beach
Chia, Domus de Maria, Sardinia · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA sandy beach at Chia on the south coast of Sardinia, with a coastal lagoon behind it where pink flamingos sometimes feed.
7Cala Sinzias
Castiadas, Sardinia · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA wide, gently shelving bay of fine pale sand and shallow turquoise water in south-east Sardinia, with granite rocks and pines on both sides.
8Budoni Beach
Budoni, Sardinia · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long sweep of fine white sand and clear shallow water on Sardinia north-east coast, backed by dunes and juniper.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cala Mariolu | Italy | 4.8 | 23 °C | May–September | Challenging |
| 2 | Cala Luna | Italy | 4.7 | 22 °C | May–October | Challenging |
| 3 | Porto Giunco | Italy | 4.7 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 4 | Punta Molentis | Italy | 4.6 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 5 | Spiaggia di Piscinas | Italy | 4.6 | 22 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 6 | Sa Colonia Beach | Italy | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 7 | Cala Sinzias | Italy | 4.4 | 24 °C | May–September | Easy |
| 8 | Budoni Beach | Italy | 4.3 | 24 °C | May–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the beach usual swimming season covers the month, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches to visit in Sardinia in May?
Our top three are Cala Mariolu (4.8 out of 5), Cala Luna (4.7 out of 5), Porto Giunco (4.7 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from May to October. Water temperatures average about 23 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Porto Giunco, Punta Molentis, Sa Colonia Beach, Cala Sinzias, Budoni Beach have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.