Feraxi Beach - Muravera

Feraxi Beach is located in the municipality of Muravera, along the Sarrabus coast in southeastern Sardinia, a short distance from the village of San Priamo and north of the Capo Ferrato headland. The beach stretches for about 3 kilometers, featuring a wide expanse of fine golden sand with amber and light gray hues, bordered by a system of dunes covered with sea lilies and Mediterranean scrub, and by the coastal lagoons behind them. The sea features crystal-clear waters with hues ranging from blue to emerald green, and a sandy seabed that remains shallow for a long stretch from the shore, making it ideal for families with children. Thanks to the protection provided by the Monte Ferru mountain range behind it, the coastline is well sheltered from the Mistral, while it remains exposed to the Levante and Scirocco winds. The beach is bordered to the north by the canal of the historic fishpond (which connects it to the adjacent Colostrai coastline) and to the south by a rocky cliff. The latter separates the main beach from Cala Feraxi, a picturesque, secluded cove with light-colored sand surrounded by rocks and Mediterranean scrub, which can be reached on foot. Continuing further south along the rocky coastline of Capo Ferrato, you’ll come across the enchanting coves of Cala de S'Illixi (Portu S'Illixi) and Cala Sa Figu. Thanks to its large size and its location surrounded by nature, Feraxi maintains a peaceful atmosphere and experiences moderate visitor traffic even during the peak season. ℹ️ Services: The beach is mostly public, but it has ample parking areas behind the dunes (also suitable for RVs), beach bars offering refreshments, and beach clubs equipped to rent umbrellas, lounge chairs, canoes, and pedal boats. 🚗 How to get there: From Cagliari, take the Nuova SS 125 var Orientale Sarda toward Muravera/Tortolì for about 50–60 minutes, exit at the San Priamo/Muravera junction, and then follow the road signs to Feraxi Beach. For those coming from Costa Rei or Monte Nai (about 15 km to the south), drive up the SP 97 toward Olia Speciosa / San Priamo, following the tourist signs for Feraxi until you reach the parking lots behind the coastline. 💡 Fun fact: • The Pink Flamingo Oasis and the ancient fishpond: Behind the beach lies the Colostrai and Feraxi Ponds Permanent Wildlife Protection Oasis, a lagoon ecosystem of great natural beauty where you can admire colonies of pink flamingos, herons, and black-winged stilts, as well as visit the traditional fish pond used for breeding mullet, sea bream, and sea bass. • The volcanic coves of Capo Ferrato: The Capo Ferrato headland, which forms the southern boundary of Feraxi Bay, separating it from the Costa Rei coastline, has ancient volcanic origins. Scenic trails wind through the Mediterranean scrub along its slopes (such as the Sentiero dei Carbonai), leading to the Capo Ferrato Lighthouse and the secluded coves of Portu S'Illixi and Cala Sa Figu. • Untamed nature and naturism: Thanks to its vast expanse and distance from urban centers, the southern end of Feraxi Beach and the adjacent cove of Cala de S’Illixi (Portu S’Illixi) have long been known and frequented by naturists seeking tranquility and an authentic connection with nature.