The Most Beautiful Beaches of South West Sardinia

A guide to the coastal wonders just minutes from Domu Istella, with real travel times.

Porto Pino (First and Second Beach)
10 min
Porto Pino (First and Second Beach)

The 'queen' of the area. A long stretch of impalpable white sand, protected by a dense pine forest. The seabed slopes gently, making it a perfect natural pool for families.

White SandFamily FriendlyPine Forest
The Dunes (Is Arenas Biancas)
10 min
The Dunes (Is Arenas Biancas)

A unique desert landscape in Europe: hills of white sand up to 30 meters high diving into a turquoise sea. Access to the dunes is prohibited for protection, but the beach in front is free.

WildScenicProtected Area
Spiaggia dei Francesi (Sa Bua)
12-13 min
Spiaggia dei Francesi (Sa Bua)

An intimate crescent cove sheltered from the wind. Fine sand mixed with fragments of pink coral. Ideal for those seeking tranquility away from the crowds.

IntimateSnorkelingSheltered
Porto Pineto
12 min
Porto Pineto

Low sandy coast interspersed with rocks, where the Mediterranean scrub almost touches the sea. Transparent water, great for walks.

RelaxNatureCrystal Clear Water
Su Portu de Su Trigu
8 min
Su Portu de Su Trigu

Wild cove between high cliffs with mixed pebble beach. Incredible colored water and unforgettable sunsets over the open sea.

WildSunsetPebbles
Is Solinas
10 min
Is Solinas

Very long and never too crowded beach, with an intact dune system. Sea that slopes very slowly, perfect for those seeking peace.

DunesPeacefulShallow Water
Tuerredda
25 min
Tuerredda

One of the ten most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean. Sheltered bay with white sand, islet reachable by swimming and Caribbean-colored water.

CaribbeanFamousSheltered
Portu Tramatzu
20 min
Portu Tramatzu

Crescent of very fine white sand overlooking Isola Rossa. Very shallow seabed and excellent services, ideal for families.

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Maladroxia
25-30 min
Maladroxia

Blue Flag beach famous for thermal waters springing from the seabed. Light gray sand and calm sea with Mistral wind.

Thermal WatersBlue FlagCalm Sea
Coaquaddus
30-35 min
Coaquaddus

Wild beach divided by a rock, with emerald green water and sandy seabed. Much loved by locals.

WildEmerald WaterLocal Favorite
Porto Paglia
35-40 min
Porto Paglia

Kilometric golden beach dominated by the ancient Tuna Fishery. Sea often rough, paradise for wave lovers and scenic landscapes.

WavesScenicHistory
Fontanamare
40 min
Fontanamare

Immense expanse of golden sand overlooking the remains of mining archaeology. Exposed to Mistral, fixed destination for surfers.

SurfingMining HistoryVast
Masua and Pan di Zucchero
50-55 min
Masua and Pan di Zucchero

You will swim in front of the Pan di Zucchero stack (133m), the highest in the Mediterranean. Behind the beach is the entrance to Porto Flavia.

Natural MonumentHistorySpectacular
Cala Domestica
60 min
Cala Domestica

A fjord between limestone rock walls. Main beach of fine sand and a second intimate cove reachable through a mining tunnel.

FjordHistoryIntimate

Strategic Location

Domu Istella is located in an exceptional focal point: immersed in the tranquility of the countryside but with quick access to all the beaches of Sulcis-Iglesiente.

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