This way you can stay there when everyone else goes back on the boat, and have fewer people on the beach until the next boat full of tourists arrives. The day trip by boat is around 35/40 euros, and I would happily spend it every summer to get to my favorite beach! I also tried scuba diving there. The picture below is the proof 🙂
“Clelia, this summer I really want to visit you! (yes, right… me!) Can you recommend the best beaches in Sardinia I must see and where to stay, preferably in some fabulous resort or hotel by the beach?”
If you are on a low-budget, you can use the 1-day trip boats and choose one that allows you to stay there the whole day. I think this is the best way to enjoy this spectacular beach, as it can get quite crowded when the boats arrive and let people on the beach for a couple of hours.
“WHERE IS SARDINIA?”
WHAT ABOUT DISCOVERING MORE OF ITALY?
In June the weather is already very good, prices are down and you can even have the beach to yourself! (Maybe not entirely, but nothing compared to the August crowds!). My suggestion is to go for a cheap camping area around, there are a few for just 20/25 euros per night, and take the local bus to get there (this way you will avoid the ridiculously high price for the parking area too!).
BEST SARDINIA BEACHES INDEX: CLICK ON YOUR FAVORITE BEACH!
PROS & CONS TO VISIT THE BEST SARDINIA BEACHES IN HIGH SEASON :
Do you want more? Check out my homemade video! it’s not the best quality as I took the pictures with an old mobile, but it gives you a great idea of what paradise is, even with bad quality pictures 🙂 Price p/p: From 45 Euros
IRIDE GUEST HOUSE
Crowds:
IRIDE GUEST HOUSE
Public Transport:
TRAGHETTI LINE: Do you want to book a ferry to and from Sardinia? Or just check the availability and routes? Below is the most useful tool to find all the companies operating on all routes! That’s the only thing I use to book my ferry to Sardinia. ARST: Public service buses to the main touristic destinations. TURMO TRAVEL: Another well-known bus company.
If you decide to book a hotel in Stintino, below are the other great beaches you can visit other than the super famous La Pelosa. They are very easy to reach by car (see the detailed map with the distances below).
B&B ACQUAMARINA
FOR EACH BEACH I WILL DESCRIBE:
The village is not touristy and populated mostly by the local people all year round. You will see the widowed nonnas wearing the black dresses and “Mucadores” (the black fabric to cover their heads) or something more colorful than black if their husband is still around. Get the time to get to the local bars, it’s an experience for itself.
A brief recap of why I included the beach in my Top 10 list with its specific features and peculiarities. Each beach is gorgeous and I take into account the sea as a first parameter, the overall beach (sand, how big the beach is, facilities, scenic & panoramic views etc)
MAIN POINTS:
Book Now! Sardinian weather is usually very nice, sunny and warm from May until September/October, which gives you plenty of choices to decide the best period for you to book your perfect holiday! There are people from Northern Europe and Russia who come to Sardinia in what we consider to be the “colder months” (from October to February) and still find it very enjoyable! The best season starts from June and ends in September, when the weather is usually still stable and warm every day, after that, it’s a bit of a Russian Roulette!
Price p/p: From 26 Euros Camping in the surrounding areas is quite cheap (around 10/13 euros depending on the season). There is also a bus service on the main road from Cagliari to Villasimius that stops at every small beach (cheap and panoramic trip, but a bit slow).
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From the Sultan of Brunei, with a Yacht resembling the size of a transatlantic boat to the young penniless backpacker, Sardinia offers all kind of deals. Very cheap accommodation in lovely villas, and super expensive luxurious resorts with everything you could dream of (and much more, for a super fancy and comfortable Holiday). One of the dreamy Hotels around Chia and sometimes they have 30% discount! I have to admit it, I was literally drooling over this offer! Fantastic setting for an unforgettable Holiday!
APPARTAMENTI CHIA
OK, if you (like me) need to rest on a comfy bed in a room with – possibly- an en-suite bathroom, finding the right place to stay, without spending a fortune can be time-consuming.
TRIPADVISOR:
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If I could choose the best beach in my area, Tuerredda would be # 1! Just a few kilometers away from Chia beach, Tuerredda is a piece of paradise. It has EVERYTHING you need to define it as “the perfect beach”:
B&B CASA SABA
Incredibly cheap apartments, fantastic reviews, they include all the amenities: washing machine, flat screen TV, kitchenette, WiFi and a balcony. These properties will be sold out in no time! Hurry up!
TOP 10 SARDINIA BEACHES AND HOTELS NEAR THE BEACH
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10: SAN GIOVANNI DI SINIS
Price p/p: From 20 Euros Here are the reviews for Tuerredda beach from TripAdvisor. It ranked number one of places to see close to Teulada (See? You can trust me after all!). In the next link, there are the reviews for all the activities in the Teulada and Domus de Maria area. Not all the hope is lost here. If you are not into camping at all, you could still find a villa or hotel at affordable prices. Below I have put a few links where you will find plenty of options for Hotels/Resorts and Villas in the areas surrounding Tuerredda beach (which is quite isolated and you’ll have to get there by car or bus):
WHERE IS SAN GIOVANNI DI SINIS AND IS ARUTAS BEACH?
DISTANCES FROM ORISTANO/CABRAS/TORREGRANDE TO THE BEACHES:
- Oristano to Torregrande beach by car: 12 minutes (7 km)
- Oristano to San Giovanni di Sinis by car: 20 minutes (19 km)
- Oristano to Is Aruttas by car: 25 minutes (22 km)
Price p/p: From 25 Euros
LOW BUDGET COST FOR HOTELS, B&B AND VILLAS IN ORISTANO:
If you are located in Cabras or Torregrande, the distances to the beaches are around 10 minutes
WHAT ARE THE BEST OPTIONS TO FIND ACCOMMODATION NEAR ORISTANO:
GREEN VILLAGE RESORT Only one piece of advice for this incredible place: If you want to visit Villasimius for a reasonably cheap price, this is it! Hurry Up as the availability is limited. Check out the pictures…Amazing! The top choice among my readers!
Book Now! Chia is not a very cheap area, but you can still find reasonable prices if you book in advance and is patient to research for the perfect deal for you. In the link, there is a list of all the Villas/hotels/resorts in the area: Accommodation in Chia (From the cheapest options to the Luxury Resorts).
The reviews for this place say: “Fabulous”. A fantastic sea view, surrounded by nature, the perfect place to enjoy the San Teodoro area. 7km away from the main beach. Cheap deals for early bookings!
Price p/p: From 13 Euros
9: SANTA TERESA DI GALLURA BEST BEACHES
Price p/p: From 13 Euros
8: SAN TEODORO (Love this place!)
Price p/p: From 13 Euros
6: MARI PINTAU – ( Villasimius)
Price p/p: From 13 Euros
5: CHIA BEACH
Price p/p: From 13 Euros
4: ARCIPELAGO DELLA MADDALENA
Price p/p: From 13 Euros
3: TUERREDDA BEACH
2: CALA GOLORITZE’ Price p/p: From 13 Euros
1: CALA MARIOLU
Price p/p: From 13 Euros
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HOW TO GET TO SARDINIA:
Option #1: CAGLIARI/ORISTANO AND SURROUNDING TOURISTIC AREAS:
Great reviews for this B&B set in central Orosei and less than 3km from the Sardinian seafront. It offers free Wi-Fi in the entire building, free bike rental, and a garden. An Italian-style breakfast is offered daily.
Option #2: OLBIA/SASSARI AND TOURISTIC AREAS (Costa Smeralda, Golfo di Orosei, Arcipelago della Maddalena, Stintino)
Chia is MY BEACH! It’s just 45 min from my house and I’ve been there a million times, so I can say this is definitely my territory! The beach is huge and very long, golden fine sand and spectacular water with 2 little islands just in front of it. You can reach them by walking in the sea and “climb” the biggest one to see the entire bay from the top. Worth it!
Useful Links to the main private/public transport companies in Sardinia:
HOTEL DOMUS SIMIUS
I love this beach because you park the car and then you have to get down through a path to get to the actual beach, so you will have a super nice panoramic view from above first!
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Price p/p: From 40 Euros
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Price p/p: From 43 Euros
LA TERRAZZA PANORAMICA