If you’re thinking of a destination to spend your next summer vacation filled with long days by the sea, then all you need to do is book a flight to Sardinia and choose to rent a car at Olbia airport from Ellepi agency, which will offer you professionalism, expertise, and assistance throughout your trip.
With the vehicle of your choice from the diverse car fleet (including minivans, SUVs, small, medium, station wagons, and even scooters), you can travel to discover the most beautiful beaches of this wonderful island, finding corners with Caribbean vibes, that have little to envy from distant and exotic shores!
Cala Goloritzé
Cala Goloritzé overlooks the Orosei Gulf, along the central-eastern coast of the island and is part of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu National Park. It has often been called one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, and you won’t struggle to understand why once you reach it, either by sea or by land, walking along a trail that starts from the Golgo Plateau and climbs and descends through Mediterranean vegetation until a rocky staircase.
Descend the steps and admire this beach of white pebbles bathed by crystal clear and cool waters: on the hottest days, a swim in these waters will give you the refreshment you desire, thanks to the influence of the freshwater currents which are quite cold.
Among the most beautiful beaches of Ogliastra, Goloritzé beach appears as a hidden gem nestled in the rocky coast, shaded by Punta Caroddi, a sharp spire that rises to 147 meters and attracts the bravest free climbers.
There is also a rock arch that literally plunges into the sea, resembling the trunk of a petrified elephant.
La Pelosa
La Pelosa beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in North-West Sardinia.
It is located on the Stintino Peninsula, in the north of the island, at the heart of the beautiful Asinara Nature Reserve, right in front of the island of Asinara.
Remember to book online because entry to this natural jewel is limited in order to preserve its ecosystem.
The name La Pelosa refers to the thin grass blades and marine straw that cover the dunes along with junipers, framing this incredible beach. Under your feet, you will feel the extraordinarily soft and fine sand, while the water of the sea reveals a palette of varying shades of blue just like the Caribbean.
The currents are rare at La Pelosa, thanks to the protection offered by the presence of Asinara, Piana Island, and the nearby cliffs of Capo Falcone.
You can’t help but notice the Aragonese Tower, built in 1578 to defend the Stintino coast.
Budelli
Another beach with Caribbean vibes is undoubtedly Budelli, located on the homonymous island, part of the spectacular Maddalena Archipelago, which is itself a national park of Sardinia.
The main feature of this beach, located just a stone’s throw from the Bocche di Bonifacio, is its sand: it’s not white but pink, made up of shell mineralized by wave motion and unicellular organisms called Miniacina Miniacea.
You cannot step foot on Budelli beach as bathing, staying, or passing through is strictly prohibited, but you are free to observe it from afar during a guided tour, by boat departing from the Palau harbor, from the North-East coast, or from Maddalena: it’s worth it, with the contrast between the pink sand and the turquoise sea that will surely remain in your eyes and, most importantly, in your heart.
Cala Brandichini
Between Capo Coda Cavallo and Punta Sabbatino, just 7 km from the village of San Teodoro, you will find Cala Brandichini, accessible only by reservation: it is said that Giuseppe Garibaldi set sail from here in October 1867 to liberate Rome.
It is nicknamed “little Tahiti” and perfectly explains the natural wonder you will encounter, with the calm sea of a nearly milky blue, shallow waters extending dozens of meters offshore, and fine sand as soft as talcum powder.
The soft dunes, dotted with lilies, reeds, and junipers, lead to the cool pine forest, where you can rest on the hottest summer days having a picnic with family and friends.
If you love comfort, know that the elegant “Giardini di Cala Brandichini” area is located on the beach, with a grassy lawn, olive trees, and fruit trees.
If you are passionate about sports and trekking, don’t miss diving offshore or reaching the Lagoon of San Teodoro, where you can enjoy birdwatching and discover cormorants, pink flamingos, and herons.
Cala Coticcio
Cala Coticcio is another corner of the Caribbean in Sardinia, and to visit it, all you need to do is reach the Maddalena Archipelago and, in particular, Caprera, the famous island where Giuseppe Garibaldi spent the last part of his heroic life.
This small bay is literally nestled between two promontories and consists of white sand and crystal clear water, from which rounded pink rocks rise here and there: it’s like a natural pool, accessible, with prior reservation, by sea from Palau or by walking along a partly dirt path suitable only for experienced hikers.
Cala Coticcio is an unspoiled beach where you can relax, but also snorkel among starfish and explore the island of Caprera, following in the footsteps of the hero of the two worlds.
Be sure to visit the Garibaldi Compendium, including his house-museum and tomb, as well as the Sea Museum and the Geo-Mineralogical Museum of Stagnali, where you can admire rich collections of shells, fossils, and minerals.
Porto Giunco
Book your car, pay in the way that suits you best even without a credit card, and head to Porto Giunco, in the heart of the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area, between Punta Molentis and Porto Luna. We are in the famous Villasimius.
The sea of this beach resembles the postcard-like Caribbean beaches, so clear that you can clearly see the soft sandy bottom; the beach is white, but under the scorching Sardinian sun, it turns pink, thanks to the presence of microscopic coral fragments and quartz.
At Porto Giunco, you can relax sunbathing and take refreshing swims, maybe reaching the Timi Ama area, which is much more intimate and peaceful, but you can also dive into the vibrant seabed among reddish gorgonians, seahorses, turtles, and remnants of ancient ships hidden in deep cracks.
If you love walking, don’t miss reaching the 17th-century Porto Giunco Tower, located on a small promontory east of the bay, from where you can enjoy a spectacular view, also encompassing the Notteri Lagoon, populated by marsh birds and, especially, pink flamingos.
