Best Beaches in Sardinia
20 hand-picked beaches in Sardinia, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Cala Goloritzé (4.8 / 5).
Cala Goloritzé
Sardinia, Italy · Pebble Beach · 4.8 / 5
Cala Mariolu
Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia, Italy · Pebble Beach · 4.8 / 5
Cala Brandinchi
San Teodoro, Sardinia, Italy · Shallow Turquoise Lagoon · 4.8 / 5
La Pelosa
Stintino, Sardinia, Italy · Sandy Beach · 4.7 / 5
Cala Luna
Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia, Italy · Cave-Backed Cove · 4.7 / 5
Tuerredda Beach
Teulada, Sardinia, Italy · Turquoise Sardinian Cove · 4.7 / 5
Porto Giunco
Villasimius, Sardinia · Tower, Dunes and Turquoise Water · 4.7 / 5
Cala Fuili
Cala Gonone, Dorgali, Sardinia, Italy · Pebble Cove on the Gulf of Orosei · 4.6 / 5
Punta Molentis
Villasimius, Sardinia · Pale Sand and Shallow Turquoise Water · 4.6 / 5
Li Cossi
Costa Paradiso, Sardinia · Small sandy cove between red granite rocks · 4.6 / 5
Piscina Rei Beach
Muravera, Sardinia · Long sandy beach on the south-east coast of Sardinia · 4.6 / 5
Spiaggia di Piscinas
Arbus, Costa Verde, Sardinia · Giant golden dunes on the Costa Verde · 4.6 / 5
Cala Pira
Castiadas, Sardinia · Sandy cove on the south-east coast of Sardinia · 4.5 / 5
Torre dei Corsari
Costa Verde, Sardinia · Wide sandy bay on the Costa Verde of Sardinia · 4.5 / 5
Portu Illixi Beach
South-east Sardinia · Quiet sandy bay with clear water in south-east Sardinia · 4.5 / 5
Is Arutas
Cabras, Sinis Peninsula, Sardinia · Quartz-sand beach with multicoloured grains · 4.5 / 5
Rena Bianca
Santa Teresa Gallura, Sardinia, Italy · Town Beach on Sardinia North Coast · 4.4 / 5
Cala Gonone Beach
Cala Gonone, Sardinia, Italy · Pebble Shore on the Gulf of Orosei · 4.3 / 5
Spiaggia del Lazzaretto
Alghero, Sardinia · Sandy beach near Alghero in the Porto Conte area · 4.3 / 5
Balai Beach
Porto Torres, Sardinia · Small pebble cove near Porto Torres · 4.3 / 5About beaches in Sardinia
Sardinia is the second-largest island in Italy, with white-sand coves, turquoise water and granite headlands. The north and south coasts have shallow, sheltered bays, while the east coast has rugged cliffs and some beaches that can only be reached on foot or by boat.
When to go
June to September is the main season. July and August are hot and crowded, and some beaches limit daily visitor numbers or require booking in peak summer.
Getting around
Renting a car is the easiest way to explore the island. For the most protected beaches you may need to book ahead or arrive early, so check the local rules before you go.
Easiest beaches to reach
Cala Brandinchi, La Pelosa, Tuerredda Beach, Porto Giunco.
Quieter hidden gems
Cala Goloritzé, Cala Mariolu, Cala Fuili, Spiaggia di Piscinas.
All beaches at a glance
- Cala Goloritzé: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access challenging.
- Cala Mariolu: best May–September, water about 23 degrees C, access challenging.
- Cala Brandinchi: best June–September, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- La Pelosa: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Cala Luna: best May–October, water about 22 degrees C, access challenging.
- Tuerredda Beach: best June–September, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- Porto Giunco: best May–October, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- Cala Fuili: best June–September, water about 22 degrees C, access moderate.
- Punta Molentis: best May–October, water about 23 degrees C, access easy.
- Li Cossi: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Piscina Rei Beach: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Spiaggia di Piscinas: best May–October, water about 22 degrees C, access moderate.
- Cala Pira: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Torre dei Corsari: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Portu Illixi Beach: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Is Arutas: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Rena Bianca: best June–September, water about 22 degrees C, access easy.
- Cala Gonone Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Spiaggia del Lazzaretto: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Balai Beach: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in Sardinia?
June to September is the main season. July and August are hot and crowded, and some beaches limit daily visitor numbers or require booking in peak summer.
Which beaches in Sardinia are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Cala Brandinchi, La Pelosa, Tuerredda Beach, Porto Giunco. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in Sardinia?
Renting a car is the easiest way to explore the island. For the most protected beaches you may need to book ahead or arrive early, so check the local rules before you go.