Sardinia, with its crystal-clear waters and breathtaking beaches, attracts thousands of visitors every year. However, in order to preserve the natural beauty and to manage the influx of tourists, several beaches have introduced a closed number system. This system provides for a limited number of accesses per day and the need for advance booking at particular times of the day (usually during peak hours until 6 p.m.).
We have tried to compile a list of the beaches with reservations in Sardinia, with information on how to make a reservation in order to best enjoy these natural wonders. Beaches with reservations in Sardinia are becoming more and more numerous and administrations are adapting to offer a simple and practical system, as in the case of La Pelosa beach in the municipality of Stintino.
In many other cases, booking is not so intuitive and one has to wade through different regulations for each municipality or authority. In most cases, it is also necessary to pay an entrance fee to the beaches, which varies according to location and in some cases also includes the option of including parking.
To enjoy these natural wonders to the fullest, we recommend booking a boat tour or a guided excursion, which will allow you to admire the beauty of these beaches in a simple and organised way. You can choose the tour that suits you best and book independently accompanied by a local guide.
Beaches with reservation: NORTH SARDINIA
Cala Coticcio (Caprera) & Cala Brigantina (Caprera)
- Reservations: These beaches are accessible only with an authorized guide.
- Website: lamaddalenapark.it
- Entry ticket: €3 per person + guide fee (free for residents and children under 12)
🔹 Recommended tour in the area: Boat excursion to Cala Coticcio/Caprera and the Maddalena Islands
Rena Bianca (Santa Teresa Gallura)
- Number of daily accesses: 1,015 people
- Reservations: book your spot on the official website https://www.lovesantateresa.it/booking/
- Entrance fee: €3.50 (free for residents and children under 12)
🔹 Recommended tour in the area: Moon Valley excursion from Santa Teresa di Gallura
Piscine di Cannigione (Arzachena)
- Number of daily access: 80 people
- Reservations: book your spot at the beach from the official website arzachenaspiagge.it
- Entrance fee: by car €12.50 (daily fee) includes parking and a maximum of 5 people per reservation
🔹 Recommended tour in the area: From Cannigione boat trip to the La Maddalena archipelago
Cala Brandinchi (San Teodoro)
- Number of daily access: 1,476 people
- Reservations: bookings open every day after 6:00 PM on the website santeodorospiagge.it
- Price: 2€ per person
🔹 Recommended tour in the area: Mini-boat tour of the Tavolara archipelago from San Teodoro
Lu Impostu (San Teodoro)
- Number of daily access: 3,352 people
- Reservations: bookings open every day after 6:00 PM on the website santeodorospiagge.it
- Price: 2€ per person
🔹 Recommended tour in the area: Tavolara dinghy tour of the 5 islands from San Teodoro beach
La Pelosa (Stintino)
- Number of daily access: 1,500 people
- Reservations: book your spot at the beach on the website spiaggialapelosa.it
- Entrance fee: 3,50€ per person
🔹 Recommended tour in the area: From Stintino, half-day dinghy tour in the Gulf of Asinara
Beaches with reservation: CENTRAL-EAST SARDINIA
Cala Goloritzé (Baunei)
- Number of daily access: 250 people
- Reservations: book your spot at the beach on the website heartofsardinia.com
- Entrance fee: 7€ (free for residents and children under 5 years old)
Cala Mariolu (Baunei)
- Number of daily access: 700 people
- Reservations: Ticket required only for those arriving by sea. Access by land, where permitted and documented, does not require this fee. Website: https://heartofsardinia.com/spiagge-prenotabili/cala-mariolu
- Entry ticket: €2 per person (sea access only)
Cala Biriala (Baunei)
- Number of daily access: 300 people
- Reservations: Ticket required only for those arriving by sea. Access by land, where permitted and documented, does not require this fee. Website: https://heartofsardinia.com/spiagge-prenotabili/cala-biriala
- Entry ticket: €2 per person (sea access only)
Cala dei Gabbiani (Baunei)
- Number of daily access: 300 people
- Reservations: Ticket required only for those arriving by sea. Access by land, where permitted and documented, does not require this fee. Website: https://heartofsardinia.com/spiagge-prenotabili/cala-dei-gabbiani
- Entry ticket: €2 per person (sea access only)
Cala Sisine (Baunei)
- Number of daily access: 1,800 people
- Reservations: ticket required only for those arriving by sea. Access by land, where permitted and documented, does not require this fee. Website: https://heartofsardinia.com/spiagge-prenotabili/cala-sisine
- Entry ticket: €2 per person (sea access only)
Cala Luna (Baunei/Dorgali)
- Number of daily access: 900 people
- Reservations: Entry to Cala Luna is managed primarily by authorized operators (who purchase the tickets). Online booking is not available for private individuals; any remaining spots can be purchased directly on site, subject to availability.
- Entry ticket: Fee to be verified directly with operators
Su Sirboni (Marina di Gairo)
- Number of daily access: 786 people
- Reservations: Online booking via website: heartofsardinia
- Entry ticket: €3 per person
Oasi di Bidderosa (Orosei)
- Number of daily access: 1,800 people
- Reservations: Ticket required only for those arriving by sea. Access by land, where permitted and documented, does not require this fee. Website: https://heartofsardinia.com/spiagge-prenotabili/cala-sisine
- Entry ticket: €2 per person (sea access only)
The best excursions in the Gulf of Orosei
Beaches with reservation: SOUTH SARDINIA
Punta Molentis (Villasimius)
- Reservations: Punta Molentis has a limited capacity but cannot be booked online. Access is granted directly on site, until maximum daily capacity is reached.
- Entry ticket: €10 per person
Tuerredda (Teulada)
- Number of daily access: 1,100 people
- Reservations: Book online via website: https://spiaggiatuerredda.it/
- Entry ticket: €3 per person (children under 12 free)
Best excursions in Villasimius
The complete list of beaches with reservation in Sardinia
- Cala Coticcio (Caprera)
- Cala Brigantina (Caprera)
- Piscine di Cannigione (Cannigione)
- La Pelosa (Stintino)
- Rena Bianca (Santa Teresa Gallura)
- Cala Goloritzé (Baunei)
- Cala Mariolu (Baunei)
- Cala Biriola (Baunei)
- Cala Sisine (Baunei)
- Cala dei Gabbiani (Baunei)
- Cala Luna (Baunei/Dorgali)
- Oasi di Bidderosa (Orosei)
- Punta Molentis (Villasimius)
- Tuerredda (Teulada)
- Cala Brandinchi (San Teodoro)
- Lu Impostu (San Teodoro)
- Su Sirboni (Marina di Gairo)
Small notes
It is possible that, in addition to those listed, other beaches may introduce access limits based on new municipal regulations. Therefore, some beaches might not be included in this list, and booking or access procedures may be incomplete. We strictly follow the official pages of the local authorities/entities with their respective booking and access procedures. Always consult official sources. Rates and regulations are subject to change at any time.
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