Painted Beach and Kala 'e Moru - Geremeas

Geremeas Bay is a beautiful and well-known tourist destination in southern Sardinia, located along the scenic coastal road to Villasimius. The large area, about three kilometers long, is divided between the municipalities of Quartu Sant'Elena and Maracalagonis. The coastline is characterized by coarse-grained white sand beaches lapped by multicolored waters, with the seabed dropping off sharply just a few meters from the shore. On the left side of the bay lies the famous Mari Pintau (Painted Sea) beach, made up of granite pebbles smoothed by the wind and the sea that slope down to a seabed of very fine, pure white sand. Its name perfectly captures the water's vibrant colors—a veritable painting of a thousand shades of blue and emerald green that contrasts with the green of the surrounding hills. The Bruncu de su Monte Moru headland separates Mari Pintau from Kala 'e Moru (Saracen Landing, a name that evokes the ancient pirate raids). Located in the eastern part, this beautiful beach features a stretch of soft, golden sand. Both beaches have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag on multiple occasions for the quality of their water and amenities. ℹ️ Services: Kala 'e Moru is very well equipped and offers beach facilities, umbrella rentals, lounge chairs, pedal boats, kiosks, and a diving center. There are parking lots (both free and paid), grocery stores, restaurants, and horseback riding stables nearby. Mari Pintau offers beach chair rentals and a snack bar, but street parking is limited. 🚗 How to get there: Take Provincial Road 17 (Cagliari–Villasimius). To get to Mari Pintau, park along the scenic road near the marked trail at km 17; To get to Kala 'e Moru, turn right at the 18-kilometer mark, following the signs for Geremeas. 💡 Fun fact: • The river boundary: The Riu Geremeas River forms the exact boundary between the municipalities of Quartu and Maracalagonis; In the summer, its flow decreases, creating a small, picturesque pond near the shoreline. • Other beaches: Continuing along the same bay, you'll come across Marongiu Beach (the central part of the beach) and the beautiful Baccu Mandara Beach. • Inland Areas and Bouldering: Behind the coast lies the fascinating Sette Fratelli Mountain Park, an ideal destination for hiking, exploring archaeological sites, and for bouldering enthusiasts thanks to its distinctive granite rock formations. Photo: Panoramio