North West Sardinia

On this page you’ll find an overview of the beaches of north-west Sardinia.

North West Sardinia - Alghero

Sunset over Alghero, in north-west Sardinia, Italy.

The city of Alghero is part of the Sassari province. Alghero still preserves its distinct medieval charm, with the famous strong city walls, the stunning heritage of the historical center, the charming beaches and seascapes nearby or its special Catalan legacy. Due to its amazing cultural and natural heritage, the year-round mild climate and the warmth of its people combined with a character of authenticity, Alghero has become a very popular travel destination. The history of Alghero goes back for many centuries and has always been linked to the sea, a trait still very visible today.

Beaches Near Alghero

Cala Bramassa

✓ Length: 10 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling, walking, hiking.
✓ Facilities: None. You'll want to bring some food and snacks.
✓ This beach faces west, nice for sunsets!

Nestled between picturesque Punta del Cerchio and Porto Conte, Cala Bramassa awaits your exploration.

Spiaggia di Porticciolo

✓ Length: 200 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling, scuba diving, walking, hiking.
✓ Facilities: parking, camping.

From Spiaggia di Porticciolo you can enjoy a fantastic view of the bay from the nearby Torre del Porticciolo, known as La Torre del Portitxol.

Spiaggia di Porto Ferro

✓ Length: 2000 meters.
✓ Things to do: walking, jogging, windsurfing, surfing, kitesurfing.
✓ Facilities: parking, bar.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.
✓ This beach faces west, nice for sunsets!

Spiaggia di Porto Ferro is one of the best beaches in north-west Sardinia.The beach is also known for the nearby hamlet of Villa Assunta and Lago Baratz, the only natural lake of Sardinia.

Spiaggia di Fertilia

✓ Length: 1000 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking.
✓ Facilities: parking, beach chairs, umbrellas, bar, restaurant, diving center, camping.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

From Alghero, drive north-west for about 4 kilometers and you'll find Fertilia beach, located in between Maria Pia beach and the small village named Fertilia. Backed by a pond, Fertilia beach has a length of 1 kilometer and faces south, offering nice views over the shallow light-blue waters and Fertilia's small shipyard. This beach consists of clear sand and some rocks that arise on its outskirts. The seabed consists of sand and some small rocks, and the water is always crystal clear and pleasantly cool. There a diving school nearby.

Spiaggia del Lido di Alghero

✓ Length: 1500 meters.
✓ Things to do: walking.
✓ Facilities: beach chairs, umbrellas, bar, restaurant.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

a picture of lido beach near alghero in north-west sardinia

Spiaggia del Lido di Alghero offers views of a harbor named Marina di Sant'Elmo to the south and a tiny island named Isola della Maddalenetta situated 1.5 kilometers off the coast.

Spiaggia di Mugoni

✓ Length: 1500 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking.
✓ Facilities: parking, beach chairs, umbrellas, bar, restaurant.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

Spiaggia di Mugoni is almost entirely sheltered by cooling pine tree forests and offers extraordinary views of the Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Conte headlands and the mountainous region near Tramariglio.

Spiaggia di Maria Pia

✓ Length: 1200 meters.
✓ Things to do: walking, jogging.
✓ Facilities: parking, beach chairs, umbrellas, bar, restaurant, camping, wooden pathway.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

Spiaggia di Maria Pia is one of the best beaches near Alghero. It is 1200 meters long and is backed by a pond and a cooling forest.

Spiaggia di Porto Palmas

✓ Length: 130 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling, scuba diving, walking.
✓ Facilities: parking, bar.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

A view of the beach at Porto Palmas, a beach near Alghero, northwest Sardinia, Italy.

Nestled among the westernmost coves on the island, Porto Palmas beach boasts a tranquil and unspoiled atmosphere.

Spiaggia delle Bombarde

✓ Length: 500 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling, walking, windsurfing, pedal boating, kayaking.
✓ Facilities: parking, beach chairs, umbrellas, bar, restaurant.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

Located less than a kilometer east of Lazzaretto beach, Le Bombarde beach is another popular beach of the Alghero area and the Riviera del Corallo.

Spiaggia del Lazzaretto

✓ Length: 300 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling, scuba diving, pedal boating, kayaking.
✓ Facilities: parking, beach chairs, umbrellas, bar, restaurant.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

Lazzaretto beach, on the Riviera del Corallo, is located near the villages of Fertilia and Lido San Giovanni.

North West Sardinia - Stintino

a stunning aerial view of Spiaggia La Pelosa, in Stintino, north-west Sardinia, Italy.

36 kilometers north-west of the city of Sassari, in the north-western tip of Sardinia, you'll find Stintino. Stintino used to be a village of fishermen hunting for tuna, but has now grown to become quite a popular Sardinian seaside resort. The small village is best known for the beach of La Pelosa - Spiaggia della Pelosa - a true Sardinian oasis, and a top contender on the list of the best beaches of Europe. La Pelosa is accompanied by an ancient sixteenth century watchtower, the Torre della Pelosa. Stintino provides easy access to Asinara National Park to the north - Parco Nazionale dell'Asinara - in the Marine Protected Area of Isola dell'Asinara.

Beaches Near Stintino

Spiaggia La Pelosa

✓ Length: 330 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking.
✓ Facilities: parking, beach chairs, umbrellas, restaurant.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

Spiaggia della Pelosa, with its shallow turquoise waters and white sands, is a must-see Sardinian oasis.

Spiaggia delle Saline

✓ Length: 9000 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling, walking, jogging, surfing, kitesurfing.
✓ Facilities: parking.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

a picture of le saline beach near stintino north west sardinia

Le Saline beach, located in the Gulf of Saline (Capo d'Orso) in Sassari, is 9 kilometers long, making it an ideal beach for long walks or jogging.

Spiaggia de La Pelosetta

✓ Length: 270 meters.
✓ Things to do: scuba diving, windsurfing.
✓ Facilities: bar, restaurant.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

Spiaggia de La Pelosetta has a length of just under 300 meters and faces north-east, overlooking the stunningly beautiful waters of the Golfo dell' Asinara. Just behind the beach you'll find Windsurfing Center Stintino, and a beach bar where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of pizzas and pasta dishes based on fresh fish and seafood.

Ezzi Mannu

✓ Length: 2000 meters.
✓ Things to do: snorkelling.
✓ Facilities: parking, bar.
✓ This beach should be nice for families with kids.

Travel 8 kilometers south-east from Stintino and you'll discover Ezzi Mannu beach (Spiaggia di Ezzu Mannu). It faces north-east and has a length of about 2 kilometers, offering views over the Golfo dell' Asinara. Ezzi Mannu is worth visiting if you want to avoid the crowds on La Pelosa during high season.