The Sardinian coast is largely rocky, and many coves and bays are often difficult for children to access, such as Cala Goloritzé, Cala Spinosa, and the famous Spiaggia Rosa in Budelli, which are considered some of the most enchanting beaches on the planet.
However, there are plenty of mostly sandy beaches where children can enjoy a day by the sea in complete safety.
Let’s discover them!
The 9 Best Beaches in Sardinia for Kids
1- Su Giudeu Beach
Rent a car at Olbia airport from the Ellepi agency is the best choice you can make to reach Su Giudeu, a beautiful beach located near Chia, along the southwestern coast of Sardinia.
The beach is long and composed of soft, talc-like white sand, while the sea, with Caribbean shades, has a gently sloping seabed, making it safe for children. Services include parking, a bar, canoe and pedal boat rentals, and umbrellas under which you can enjoy local peaches, figs, and melons.
Get ready to swim with your children, with a view of the Su Giudeu rock, which, when the tide is low, you can easily reach by swimming.
2- Porto Giunco
Porto Giunco beach gets its name from the Spanish watchtower that has overlooked it for centuries: it is located in the municipality of Villasimius and presents itself as a long sandy stretch of magical color, changing from white to pink, due to the presence of small granite debris formed by centuries of rock erosion.
The sea that bathes the beach is turquoise near the shore and cobalt further out; the winds are weak or absent, making bathing relatively safe for little swimmers.
Behind, the lush vegetation scents of Mediterranean scrub, filling the air with the smell of eucalyptus.
To spice up the day at the beach, you can organize a family trip to the nearby Stagno di Notteri, where you can admire the elegant pink flamingos.
3- Simius Beach
An alternative to Porto Giunco is Simius, located also near Villasimius: despite being very close to the town center, the beach is a small gem with soft golden sand, a sea with shallow waters for many meters and a color palette ranging from turquoise to blue.
The advantage of this beach is its shelter from the winds that usually blow across much of the island: for this reason, if you’ve decided to take the kids to the beach on a windy day, choose this beach, from whose shores you can admire the island of Cavoli and Serpentara.
4- Maladroxia Beach
If you’re looking for a peaceful place to spend a day at the beach with kids, where they can relax in total safety and maybe try beach volleyball, head to Sant’Antioco.
At this ancient fishing village, located on an island connected to the rest of the island by a bridge, you’ll find Maladroxia beach, equipped with useful services for adults but especially for children, with exceptionally clear water framing this Sardinian pearl.
5- Cala Ginepro
The Golfo di Orosei is synonymous with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, such as Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritze: however, these are difficult-to-reach coves and often largely rocky.
If you’re on vacation with kids, head to Cala Ginepro, one of the longest sandy beaches on the western coast of the island, with white sand covering shallow seabeds and a sea with emerald green tones, with rounded and low rocks emerging here and there.
Behind the beach, you’ll find a grove of fragrant junipers that almost reaches the water, and rest assured that, for you and the kids, there are rest areas, parking, and umbrella rentals.
6- Santa Giusta Beach
Castiadas is a small village in southern Sardinia, located about 14 km from Villasimius: here you’ll find Santa Giusta, a small bay nestled between low rocky cliffs, with lush Mediterranean scrub behind.
The beach is made of a mix of pebbles and sand, while the crystal-clear sea has gently sloping seabeds, perfect for letting your kids splash around safely.
There are also beach establishments on-site, making your day comfortable, enjoyable, and carefree.
7- La Pelosa
Head to Stintino, in the north-west of the island, and get ready to discover one of the most beautiful and famous spots in the world: this is La Pelosa beach, a shoreline where the sand appears dazzling white and as soft as talcum powder.
The soft dunes, dotted with Mediterranean vegetation, especially junipers, complete the frame of this beach washed by such clear water that you’ll never want to get out.
The presence offshore of the Asinara archipelago, the island of Piana, and the Capo Falcone promontory makes La Pelosa resemble a natural pool, with calm waters protected from currents.
8- La Cinta
To the south of Olbia lies the village of San Teodoro, right in front of Tavolara Island and the protected marine area surrounding it, preserving a unique ecosystem in the world.
Well, thanks to the Teodorino train, which will entertain the kids, head to La Cinta, one of the beaches surrounding the town: it has a crescent shape, is about 5 km long, and is bathed by a clear and turquoise sea with shallow waters that will ensure the safety of the younger swimmers.
La Cinta beach is just steps from the San Teodoro Lagoon, home to birds like cormorants and pink flamingos: spotting them on a boat trip will be another experience that will stay with the kids forever.
9- Mugoni Beach
With the car you’ve chosen from the car fleet of the Ellepi agency, head to Mugoni beach, located in the heart of the Porto Conte Regional Natural Park, just a short drive from Alghero.
The beach is truly unique, nestled between transparent water with very shallow seabeds and a lush forest of eucalyptus and pines: the calm waters are protected by Capo Caccia and Porto Conte.
This enchanting bay, known to the ancient Romans as nymphaeus portus, can be the starting point for pleasant family hikes in the natural surroundings, perhaps reaching the Nuragic site of Palmavera.
Book your car at the Ellepi rental agency, which, with its decade-long professionalism and expertise, will be by your side throughout the journey, offering safe cars, flexible payment options, and fast service. Reach those kid-friendly beaches, some wild and others equipped with essential services, always useful if you’re going to the beach with the whole family.
