Spiaggia di Is Arenas - Sardinian Beaches

soft sands and dunes at Spiaggia di Is Arenas, Oristano, west Sardinia, Italy. — Soft sands and small dunes at Is Arenas beach, Torre del Pozzo, Oristano, west Sardinia, Italy.

About Spiaggia di Is Arenas

Is Arenas beach (Spiaggia di Is Arenas) is located just south of Torre del Pozzo, approximately 2 kilometers south of the small beach of S’Archittu. With a total length of nearly 5.5 kilometers, it is one of the longest beaches of west Sardinia, making this beach very suitable for relaxing walks along the shore, preferably when the sun starts setting. As with other beaches in this area of Sardinia, the waters of this beach can be rather rough and have strong currents on windy days. Is Arenas is backed by a gorgeous pine forest (one of the largest patches of green on the island), and has a golf hotel, camping, and the Is Arenas Golf & Country Club nearby. On this beach you can enjoy complete privacy, with breathtaking sunsets at the end of your day and starry skies at night.

How To Get To Spiaggia di Is Arenas

To get to Is Arenas, take the Strada Provinciale 292 from Oristano to Cuglieri, and once passed Riola Sardo, continue in the direction of the pinewood forest of Is Arenas. The beach can be accessed via camping Nurapolis (Campeggio Nurapolis), or from the village of Torre del Pozzo.

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Beaches Near Spiaggia di Is Arenas

Spiaggia di Maimoni

Length: 1200 meters.
Things to do: snorkelling, walking, windsurfing, surfing, kitesurfing.
Facilities: parking, bar, restaurant.

If you’re staying in the area of Oristano, do yourself a favour and drive west for about half an hour. It’s a scenic drive, which takes you along the Stagno di Mistras, a lagoon in the area where you can see many species of birds, including pink flamingos. After about 20 kilometers, you’ll find the beach of Maimomi Spiaggia di Maimoni, a 1200 meter long stretch of white sand. It’s truly one of the most beautiful and wild beaches of west Sardinia. Spiaggia di Maimoni faces west, overlooking the gorgeous waters of the Marine Protected Area of the Peninsula of Sinis. Stay until sunset if you can.

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Spiaggia di Porto Alabe

Length: 1800 meters.
Things to do: snorkelling, walking.
Facilities: parking, bar, restaurant.
✓ Suitable for families with children.

Porto Alabe is located in front of the village of Porto Alabe, 16 kilometers north of S’Archittu and Is Arenas. It has a length of nearly 1800 meters.

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Spiaggia S’Archittu

Length: 300 meters.
Things to do: snorkelling, kayaking.
Facilities: bar, restaurant.

a picture of s'archittu beach in oristano, west sardinia, italy.

S’Archittu beach got its name from a rock arch which is one of the largest natural bridges of Sardinia. The area surrounding S’Archittu is very scenic, and definitely the place to be to watch the sunset.

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Spiaggia di Is Arutas

Length: 500 meters.
Things to do: surfing.
Facilities: parking, restaurant, camping.

a picture of the Is Arutas beach in the province of Oristano in west Sardinia Italy.

Is Arutas beach is covered by sands of white quartz – and is located in the north-central part of the Marine Protected Area of the Sinis Peninsula.

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Spiaggia di Mari Ermi

Length: 1700 meters.
Things to do: walking, windsurfing.
Facilities: parking, bar, restaurant.
✓ Suitable for families with children.

Mari Ermi beach, on the Costa del Sinis, lies 7 kilometers south of Putzu Idu and has a length of 1700 meters. A fine place for walks on the beach.

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San Giovanni di Sinis

Length: 4000 meters.
Things to do: snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, surfing.
Facilities: parking, bar, restaurant.

San Giovanni di Sinis beach extends for 4 kilometers along the western side of the peninsula of Sinis. It’s surrounded by a great variety of environments.

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Spiaggia di Putzu Idu

Length: 1200 meters.
Things to do: snorkelling, windsurfing, surfing, kitesurfing, pedal boating.
Facilities: parking, restaurant, windsurfing school.

a picture of the beach at putzu idu in west sardinia

Putzu Idu beach is located in the west of Sardinia, between Porto Mandriola and Putzu Idu, and is surrounded by salt pans where flamingos can be spotted.

Learn more about Spiaggia di Putzu Idu, how to get there, and where to stay.