La Pelosa Beach
Sardinia, Italy
La Pelosa Beach looks like it belongs in the Caribbean but sits at the northwestern tip of Sardinia.
Sardinia, Italy
La Pelosa Beach looks like it belongs in the Caribbean but sits at the northwestern tip of Sardinia.
Location
Stintino, Northwest Sardinia
Sand Type
Powder White
Water Clarity
Crystal Clear
Facilities
Showers, Toilets, Lifeguards, Parking, Beach Mat Rental
Best Season
June – September
Nearest Airport
Alghero Fertilia (AHO)
La Pelosa Beach looks like it belongs in the Caribbean but sits at the northwestern tip of Sardinia. Its impossibly shallow, crystal-clear turquoise water extends hundreds of metres from shore, making it one of Italy's most photogenic beaches. The iconic 16th-century Aragonese watchtower on the tiny Isola della Pelosa adds a fairytale element to an already stunning scene.
Due to its popularity and to protect the delicate ecosystem, visitor numbers are now limited. Beachgoers must reserve a spot in advance during peak season and use beach mats to protect the sand. Despite the regulations, La Pelosa remains an unmissable Sardinian experience.
Flat access from car park. Shallow water suitable for all. Beach mat required.
Drive to Stintino (45 min from Alghero). Limited parking fills early in summer. Bus service from Alghero in peak season.
🏰 Torre della Pelosa
16th-century Aragonese watchtower
🏝️ Asinara Island
Former penal colony, now a national park
🦩 Stagno di Pilo
Flamingo lagoon near Stintino
🐟 Neptune's Grotto
Spectacular sea cave near Alghero