Su Tiriarzu Beach - Posada

Su Tiriarzu Beach is located along the northeastern coast of Sardinia, in the historic subregion of Baronia, within the municipality of Posada (province of Nuoro), about 45 km south of Olbia and a few minutes south of Budoni. The beach stretches out in front of a picturesque coastal lagoon ecosystem formed by the mouth of the Rio Posada and the Tondu and Longu back-dune ponds, which are home to pink flamingos, herons, and little egrets. The beach is a wide, very long stretch of fine, soft white sand that extends for several kilometers, connecting to the beach and pine forest of Orvile to the north and to the coastline of San Giovanni di Posada to the south. The sea offers crystal-clear waters with hues ranging from emerald green to turquoise and a sandy seabed that slopes gently toward the open sea, making it ideal for families with children. The surrounding landscape is framed by gentle dunes covered with Mediterranean scrub and sea lilies. Exposed to the easterly breezes, the beach is also very popular with kitesurfers and windsurfers, and thanks to its vast size, it offers plenty of space and tranquility even in August. ℹ️ Services: The town has large paid parking areas located just before the pedestrian piers on the lagoon (with spaces suitable for RVs as well). The beach features walkways for people with disabilities, lifeguard stations, beach bars, beach clubs offering umbrella and lounge chair rentals, kitesurfing schools, and rental shops for kayaking, canoeing, and SUP excursions along the Rio Posada canals. In the nearby town of Posada, you'll also find restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and all the usual urban amenities. 🚗 How to get there: From Olbia (about 45 km) or from San Teodoro/Budoni, take the SS 131 dcn highway to the Posada exit, or the scenic SS 125 Orientale Sarda highway. From downtown Posada, follow the road signs for the sea and Su Tiriarzu Beach until you reach the parking lots behind the wetland; From here, you can reach the beach in just a few minutes on foot by crossing the picturesque wooden footbridges suspended over the coastal ponds. 💡 Fun fact: • The medieval village and Castello della Fava: Behind the coastline stands the picturesque medieval village of Posada, perched on a limestone cliff and dominated by the crenellated tower of Castello della Fava (12th–13th centuries), the former residence of the Giudici of Gallura, offering a spectacular view of the entire river plain and the coastline all the way to Tavolara. • The “5 Sails” and the Tepilora UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: The coastal and river system of Posada and Su Tiriarzu Beach is the marine heart of the Tepilora Regional Nature Park (designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) and has repeatedly been awarded the prestigious “5 Vele” award from Legambiente and the Italian Touring Club as a model of excellence in the protection of the dune ecosystem and environmental sustainability. • The origin of the name "Su Tiriarzu": In the Sardinian language, the place name Su Tiriarzu means "the place of the broom," referring to the dense blooms of wild broom that turn the dunes behind the beach a bright yellow in the spring. Photo: unionesarda.it