Platamona Beach - Gulf of Asinara

Platamona Beach is a stretch of coastline that extends for about 15 km, curving along the Gulf of Asinara. This stretch of beach spans the territory of three municipalities: Porto Torres, Sassari, and Sorso. On average, it has the same characteristics throughout its entire area: golden sand that isn’t very light in color and a sandy seabed that slopes gently toward the open sea, teeming with fish such as mullet, sole, sea bream, and white seabream. Some sections are characterized by the presence of small-to-medium-sized pebbles or deeper water. Its width ranges from 15 to 30 meters. Behind it lies a dune system covered in Mediterranean scrub, featuring maritime pines and centuries-old junipers. A dense pine forest provides shelter from the sun. ℹ️ Services: Parking lots, bars, restaurants, ice cream shops, kiosks, beach club, shopping center, grocery store, campground, summer camps, ultralight airfield, water park. 🚗 How to get there: Follow Provincial Road 81, the coastal road that runs from Castelsardo to Porto Torres, along which you’ll find several access points to the beach known as “Pettini.” 💡 Fun fact: • The pond: Just inland from the coastline lies a pond behind the dunes that has been designated a Site of Community Importance (SCI) due to its significant biodiversity. It is a great spot for birdwatching, where species such as coots, mallards, and the sultan chicken nest. Along the pond, there are picnic areas, walkways, piers, and observation towers. • Abbacurrente Tower: On the coastline belonging to the municipality of Porto Torres stands the Abbacurrente watchtower, built in the second half of the 16th century (Aragonese period), which overlooks the landscape of the Gulf of Asinara.