A trip to Sardinia takes you to discover incredibly wild places that blend with the transparency of the Caribbean-like beaches. A land of rare beauty that stands out for the spectacular nature of its vast stretches of white sand and crystal-clear waters.
As everyone knows, Sardinia is the main summer tourism destination visited by millions of people especially in the months of July and August. And the truth is that Sardinian beaches are undoubtedly something extraordinary. Dream beaches. Hard to find better!
Take the car and drive from north to south to discover as many beaches as possible. With the car you will have the chance to reach many hidden bays and coves that would be impossible to reach by public transport. Without a doubt, these dream beaches in Sardinia will leave an indelible memory, something you will never forget!
In this post we focus on these 5 dream-beaches in Sardinia that have something special and unique to make your holidays in Sardinia an incredible experience.
1. Cala Goloritzè
Cala Goloritzé in 2025 ranked 1st among the most beautiful beaches in the world! The beach, just 200 metres long, is nestled in a wild gorge in the Gulf of Orosei. It can be reached by sea, by booking a boat tour from Cala Gonone or from Santa Maria Navarrese. Alternatively, you can get there on foot. Starting from the Golgo Plateau, you leave the Su Portedu car park and begin the hike through the Mediterranean scrub. In total, the walk takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to go down and 1 hour and 45 minutes to go up.
You must book in advance because access is limited to 250 people per day. Read here about how to book limited-access beaches in Sardinia. There are no facilities on the beach, so you need to bring a small essential kit with water and food. The effort to get there will be amply rewarded by the unique wonder of this beach.
Guided Full-Day Boat Tour along the Baunei Coast
2. Is Arenas biancas
Dunes of Is Arenas Biancas (AI digital illustration)
This is a wide and long beach with fine white sand dunes. The dunes are protected and access is not allowed, but it is still beautiful to admire them and lie down nearby to relax. The crystal-clear water has a shallow bottom, ideally suitable for children. It is better to check the weather conditions in advance, especially for the winds which are quite frequent in this area. In the absence of wind you can fully enjoy this paradise.
The dunes of Is Arenas Biancas are located at the southernmost tip of Sardinia. Here you will find many dream beaches of Sardinia.
Tour of the Best Beaches of Chia Including: Su Giudeu, Tuerredda and Cala Cipolla
3. Cala Coticcio
Cala Coticcio beach (AI digital illustration)
To reach this beach you need to land on the island of Caprera, which is part of the La Maddalena archipelago, one of the main islands of Sardinia. Little Tahiti, as it is called because the colour of its waters recalls those of Polynesia. This cove is also wild and unspoilt keeping the typical character of Sardinian landscapes.
The path that leads to Cala Coticcio is rather steep and requires attention and above all comfortable shoes. Occasionally it is also possible to encounter wild goats running along the path. The walk takes a little less than 1 hour, but alternatively it is also possible to get there by boat.
This beach, being protected, is not accessible independently but only through an authorised guide from the Maddalena Park. Read more about how to book limited-access beaches in Sardinia. The alternative solution is to visit it via tours that you can find on Viator or GetYourGuide
Scenic Boat Tour to the Islands of La Maddalena
4. Is Arutas
If you are not particularly fond of classic fine sand, this is the ideal place because here the shoreline is formed exclusively of white quartz grains. In fact, the beach is composed of small pebbles that make the seabed clear and particularly transparent. The beach is not very large but still spacious and perfect for snorkeling.
It retains a fairly wild tropical island appearance with its crystal-clear blue waters. The beach of Is Arutas is located on the western coast, on the Sinis Peninsula, often beaten by the mistral, a place loved by surfers.
5. Su Giudeu
Su Giudeu beach in Domus de Maria (AI digital illustration)
Another beach ranked among the most beautiful in the world, Su Giudeu is one of the largest in southern Sardinia. As in most Sardinian beaches, the mistral shapes the surrounding vegetation creating natural sculptures. Fascinating is the pond with flamingos that is located behind and runs alongside it. During low tide you can reach the small islet in front on foot and if you like swimming this is the perfect place for snorkeling.
Thanks to the shallow bottom this beach is particularly suitable for children. The beach of Su Giudeu is located in Chia, an area full of beautiful and unspoilt beaches. With a short walk you will reach another pearl of southern Sardinia: S’acqua Durci right next to Su Giudeu.
Tour of the Best Beaches of South-Western Sardinia from Cagliari
Have you ever wondered why Sardinia has so many beautiful beaches?
There are several reasons why Sardinia stands out for the beauty of its beaches. One of these is the climate, which has managed to preserve the coast without extraordinary erosions or changes. Another reason is the lack of pollution which has allowed the waters to remain clean and unspoilt.
Take the time to visit as many beaches as possible, there are over 900 scattered along its 1800 kilometres of coastline. Each beach represents a small world of biodiversity made of rocks and typical features of the surrounding territories.
- Geology: Sardinia has a very ancient and complex geological history, which has created a coastline rich in rocks, bays, headlands and coves that are very different from each other.
- Clear waters: the low level of urbanisation of many coastal areas and the quality of the waters favour an extraordinary transparency of the sea.
- Seabeds: light sand, rocks and the presence of Posidonia oceanica contribute to the clarity and the different shades of blue and turquoise.
- Winds and currents: over time they shape beaches, dunes and inlets, creating very varied coastal landscapes.
- Very articulated coastline: the island has over 2,000 km of coasts, between sandy shores, cliffs, bays and small coves.
- Mediterranean climate: sun, mild temperatures and scarce summer rainfall contribute to keeping beaches and coastal landscapes in particularly favourable conditions.
- Little urbanisation in many areas: especially along some coasts, the relatively limited presence of large settlements has made it possible to preserve natural environments and spectacular beaches.
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