A Guide to the Most Famous Beaches in Santa Teresa Gallura and the Surrounding Area

Santa Teresa Gallura is home to some of Sardinia's most beautiful beaches. Here are a few beaches that are definitely worth visiting, along with directions on how to get there. Something for everyone! ABSOLUTELY NOT TO BE MISSED Rena Bianca: The Best Beaches in Gallura. The town's beach. Fine, white sand and crystal-clear waters with unique colors, shallow for a long stretch from the shore. It is particularly suitable for children but is also popular with adults, and it is equipped with a ramp for people with disabilities. It's very popular and can easily be reached on foot. Not recommended when the Mistral is blowing. The beach is free to use, but there is also a beach club that rents out lounge chairs and umbrellas. Paid parking. Capo Testa - Rena di Ponente and Rena di Levante: in the Capo Testa area, to the right of the isthmus, lies Rena di Levante, a stretch of sandy beach and rocks. Lush vegetation extends all the way to the beach and offers shelter from the summer heat. The beach is free to use, but there is also a beach club that rents out lounge chairs and umbrellas. On the left, Rena di Ponente, a fantastic natural pool. Very fine, white sand; a shallow, sandy seabed. Particularly suitable for children. Wind: Recommended on windy days, since one of the two is always sheltered. Parking: paid. Directions: At the traffic light, turn onto Via Tibula (Agip gas station) and continue for about 3 km.

La Marmorata: fine white sand, crystal-clear water, and shallow waters, making it particularly suitable for children. Ample paid parking. Winds: not very exposed to the mistral. Directions: Follow the signs for La Filetta, or take the provincial road leading to Palau; after about 4 km, turn left and follow the signs for La Marmorata. The beach is open to the public, but there is a beach club that rents out lounge chairs and umbrellas. Rena Majore: a long stretch of beach with fine, light-colored sand. Crystal-clear waters and shimmering colors. The dense pine forest next to the beach offers cool shelter from the summer heat. Ideal for those who prefer less crowded beaches. Winds: Not recommended on days with mistral winds. Free and paid parking. Be aware of no-parking zones. Directions: 8 km from the town (several entrances on the right) in the direction of Sassari-Castelsardo. The beach is open to the public, but there is a beach club that rents out lounge chairs and umbrellas. Porto Quadro: The beach is a large cove; it is open to the public, but there is a beach club that rents out lounge chairs and umbrellas. To get there, take the coastal road that runs from the Port of Santa Teresa toward Porto Quadro and La Marmorata. When you reach the intersection with the sign for Porto Quadro, turn left and follow the road signs. OTHER BEACHES TO VISIT Capo Testa - Zia Colomba Beach: a strip of golden sand (not very fine), with crystal-clear waters. The vegetation on the beach provides shelter from the summer heat. At the far end of the beach, there are tiny hidden coves and the remains of Roman columns—perfect for those who love to explore. Winds: Recommended during mistral and westerly winds. Directions: At the traffic light, turn onto Via Tibula (Agip gas station) and follow the signs for Capo Testa. The beach is located to the right, past the isthmus. Parking: Free on the street, within the white line. Santa Reparata (La Colba): a beach with light-colored, ultra-fine sand and crystal-clear, shallow waters of an extraordinary turquoise color. Sometimes the presence of Posidonia washed up on the beach makes it a less popular spot. Recommended for those who love uncrowded beaches. Winds: Exposed to the mistral and the westerly wind. Directions: At the traffic light on Via Nazionale, turn onto Via Tibula (Agip gas station) and follow the signs for Capo Testa. After about 3 km, turn left toward Santa Reparata (signs are clearly marked). Free parking right next to the beach. Valle dell’Erica and La Licciola: a white-sand beach. Clear, transparent waters; shallow seabed. Suitable for children. There are rocks and coves nearby. Paid parking. Winds: Exposed to the tramontana, grecale, and levante winds. Directions: 8 km from the town toward Palau, turn left (signs are clearly marked). Continue for another 4 km, following the signs for "Beach." Conca Verde: Located in the natural cove of Porto Pozzo, it is sheltered from the winds and offers almost always calm waters. Directions: 9 km from the town toward Palau, turn left (well-marked signs) and continue for about another 4 km, following the signs for "beach" and "coves."

FOR LOVERS OF SECLUDED BEACHES La Sciumara - Porto Liscia: golden sand that isn't very fine. Crystal-clear water that gets deep in places right away. Given its length (about 8 km), it is rarely crowded. Directions: Follow the signs for Palau; after the turnoff for San Pasquale, turn left and continue for about 4 km. Monti Russu: fine, white sand nestled in a secluded, wild cove surrounded by granite rocks. Turquoise sea. Winds: Not recommended when the mistral is blowing. Directions: Follow the signs for SS-Castelsardo. Once you've passed the village of Rena Majore, after a few kilometers, you'll see the signs on the right. The Littaroni and Black Naracu: (south of Monti Russu) of exceptional beauty. The first stretch of beach, with its fine, light-colored sand bordered by dunes of eucalyptus and juniper, and a turquoise sea with a shallow seabed. The second beach features fine, white sand and a shallow, gently sloping seabed, making it particularly suitable for children. Winds: Not recommended when the mistral is blowing. Directions: Follow the signs for SS-Castelsardo. After passing the village of Rena Majore, you’ll see the signs on the right a few kilometers further on. Paid parking; You can reach the beach by walking along a wooden path for about 10 minutes.

MORE BEACHES... NEARBY: Cala Grande (Valle della Luna), Cala Francese, Cala Spinosa, Cala Sambuco, Lu Pultiddolu, Porto Pollo - Isola dei Gabbiani, Porto Pozzo, Cala Pischina, Marina delle Rose, Vignola Mare, the beautiful Costa Paradiso, and other secluded beaches all the way to Isola Rossa. AND A LITTLE FURTHER ON: If you want to visit the famous Pelosa Beach in Stintino, we recommend getting up early! You need to be there first thing in the morning (by 9:00 a.m.) to enjoy its beauty before it gets overrun with swimmers. It's about 120 km away, but we assure you it's worth it! Directions: Take the SP toward Sassari-Castelsardo, continue toward Porto Torres, and then head toward Stintino.