The 10 best beaches in North Sardinia to discover in 2025

With the arrival of summer and the beautiful days increasingly warm, long and bright the desire for the sea returns every year, with the will to indulge in some well-deserved relaxation by sunbathing on dream beaches and diving into fresh and pristine waters. For the summer of 2025 your next travel destination could be Sardinia, the most fascinating island in the Mediterranean famous throughout the world for its beaches, wild but at the same time elegant, all different yet equally beautiful.

The island, especially the northern area, has always been a travel destination for poets, writers and artists in search of emotions, those that are felt when gazing this immense beauty, where the iconic vision of its sea of intense blue and emerald green blends perfectly with the fine white sand. There really is something for everyone: from the coolest locations of the Costa Smeralda to the wildest beaches immersed in the vivid nature of the island, the most beautiful beaches in North Sardinia will give you emotions.

Get ready to discover places of great charm and beauty, symbols of a new and more sustainable tourism where visitors from all over the world and local institutions, such as Salude & Trigu, are both protagonists in the protection and development of this precious piece of planet. So let's go discovering the 10 most beautiful beaches in North Sardinia!

North Sardinia is a true paradise for sea lovers. Its coasts, washed by the Mediterranean Sea, offer a wide variety of beaches each with its own unique characteristics. From unspoilt beaches to wild coves, from sandy bays to islands that can be reached by boat, you will find the ideal place to spend unforgettable moments this summer and appreciate world-famous locations.

The best beaches of North Sardinia are perfect for those seeking relaxation and tranquillity, but also for those who enjoy water sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing and scuba diving - here the seabed is rich in marine fauna and flora, with excellent visibility.

A holiday in North Sardinia truly offers you everything you could wish for: impressive beaches, fairytale sea, unpolluted nature, yet and above all opportunities for fun and entertainment with the best events of territory.

Get ready to visit the best beaches in North Sardinia with our tour and plan your next trip!

Check out the most beautiful beaches in North Sardinia in 2025:

• Lazzaretto Beach, Alghero

• La Pelosa Beach, Stintino

• Cala Tinnari, Costa Paradiso

• Rena Majori Beach, Aglientu

• Cala Spinosa, Santa Teresa di Gallura

• Porto Pollo Beach, Costa Smeralda

• Cala Coticcio, Caprera

• Rena Bianca Beach, Costa Smeralda

• Poltu di li Cogghj Beach, Costa Smeralda

• White Beach, Golfo Aranci

Lazzaretto Beach is undoubtedly one of the best beaches in north Sardinia, more precisely in the island's northwest. It lies along the Riviera del Corallo, in the stretch of coast between the city of Alghero and the protected area of the Porto Conte park.

It has a sandy shoreline just over 300 metres long, which is rather crowded in the central months of the summer season. Still, those who wish to find their secluded corner of paradise, will easily find it on the rocks at the sides of the beach. Lazzaretto Beach is like a brushstroke of blue amidst the colours and scents of the Mediterranean green landscape.

The province of Sassari, and Alghero itself, host numerous events dedicated to culture, traditions and food and wine all to be discovered!

Facilities: sunbed and umbrella rental, pedal boat, canoe and floating beach rental, bathrooms and showers, lifeguard service, walkway for disabled, agreement with the Ristorante Bar La Torre (for info and reservations visit spiaggialazzaretto.it)

How to get there: by car follow the SS127bis towards Fertilia-Porto Conte and then the signs for the beach, by bus take the ARST lines 9320 Alghero-Villa Assunta or 9321 Alghero-Capo Caccia or the specific BeachBus shuttle service

Where to park: the beach offers paid parking for cars, free parking for motorbikes and an exclusive parking area for campers

The La Pelosa beach in Stintino is not only one of the best beaches in North Sardinia but one of the most beautiful in the world. Certainly one of North Sardinia's most famous attractions, it is a masterpiece of natural art, as perfect and beautiful as a painting.

Its fine white sand creates transparencies unique in the whole peninsula. In its many metres of shallow water, you will walk with the water at your ankles in a dazzling sea. The shades of colour are all kinds of blues and azure, practically like an island in the Caribbean Sea.

Facilities: controlled access with a daily ticket for a fee (excluding children under 12) until 6:00 pm, upon reservation and until the maximum capacity of 1500 people is reached, paid bathrooms and showers, surfboards, canoes and diving equipment rental (for info and reservations visit spiaggialapelosa.it)

How to get there: by car from Sassari follow the SS131 towards Porto Torres and exit onto the SP34, from Alghero follow the signs for Stintino driving the SP42 and SP34, by bus take the ARST 727 line with a direct stop at the beach

Where to park: near the beach there are free parking areas (with limited spaces) and larger paid parking areas shared between different types of vehicles (cars, motorbikes, campers)

Let's move on with our tour to discover the best beaches in North Sardinia with a wild beach out of the most traditional destinations, easily reachable from Costa Paradiso by sea. If you love hiking, you can use the natural path that connects the Cala Li Cossi Beach to Cala Tinnari.

It is important however to wear comfortable shoes, suitable for outdoor summer hikes, cover your head well and hydrate continuously. Taking the right precautions will allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of this wild place, the rugged coastline will do the rest.

Facilities: umbrellas, sunbeds, canoes and pedal boats rental, bar and refreshment service (all at Spiaggia Li Cossi, nearby)

How to get there: from Costa Paradiso you can reach Cala Tinnari by sea (marine taxi service on small boats) or with a panoramic hike of about 10/15 minutes, by car from Santa Teresa di Gallura turn at the crossroads for Paduledda following the asphalt road for Monte Tinnari for about 2.5 kilometers, continuing on foot to the beach

Where to park: the small beach does not have proper parking areas considering the characteristics of the territory

The Rena Majori beach lies in the northwestern part of the regione and is a large beach of rare beauty, among the best beaches in North Sardinia.

It is located beyond a shadowy pine forest, offering a unique environment. The sea, decidedly deeper than in other bays such as La Pelosa, is a snorkeling paradise: the flora and fauna of the sea in this part of the island are beautiful. The beach is not too many kilometres from Santa Teresa di Gallura, whose surroundings are also really rich in food and wine and cultural events.

Facilities: umbrellas, sunbeds, equipment for water sports and scuba diving rental at nearby beach businesses, bars and refreshment points, sheltered pine forest behind the beach

How to get there: by car from Santa Teresa Gallura follow the SP90 to Castelsardo or from Aglientu follow the same but in the direction of Santa Teresa Gallura, by bus take lines 728, 104, 111, 2004 with a stop at the SP90 crossroads and continue on foot towards the beach (about 700/800 meters)

Where to park: the beach has its own well-indicated paid parking lot

Cala Spinosa is one of the best beaches in North Sardinia, located not too far from Santa Teresa di Gallura. Here the water is always wonderful and has a transparency that fascinates every visitor, perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Compared to other beaches, this one is characterised by the presence of rocks, making it wilder and less 'practical'. A small paradise for hikers.

Facilities: the beach doesn’t provide any service, it’s necessary to bring by yourself food, drinks and all it takes to spend the day at the seaside

How to get there: the location can be reached only by sea with small boats or on foot (about 15 minutes) from the area of Capo Testa

Where to park: a free parking lot it’s available near Capo Testa

The large beach of Porto Pollo is a paradise for water sports, such as sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.

This small seaside resort belonging to the municipality of Palau and is always windsept and is surrounded by lush nature: the perfect location to host one of the most beautiful beaches in North Sardinia. If you are a sports lover this is the place for you.

Facilities: beach equipped with umbrellas, sunbeds and deckchairs, equipment for water and beach sports rental, sports areas, bars and restaurants directly accessible

How to get there: by car from Palau follow the SS133bis up to the SP98, proceed towards Porto Quadro and turn towards Porto Pollo, or follow the SS133 towards Santa Teresa and turn before the junction for Porto Pollo, by bus take the line 906 Palau-Isola Gabbiani

Where to park: the beach has a paid parking lot, alternatively there is the possibility of free parking on the street nearby

Cala Coticcio is one of the hidden jewels of the La Maddalena Archipelago and undoubtedly one of the best beaches in North Sardinia. This cove on the island of Caprera is called 'The sardinian Tahiti' for the enchanting landscape it offers. It has fine white sand lapped by a crystal-clear sea, framed by pinkish rocks and trees of the Mediterranean.

Facilities: the beach doesn’t provide any service, it’s necessary to bring by yourself food, drinks and all it takes to spend the day at the seaside

How to get there: once reached the island of Caprera by boat (especially from Palau) you can get to the beach on foot following a rather tough path about 40 minutes long through the coastal rock formations or move by car carefully towards Cala Garibaldi, alternatively is possible to move by small private or rental boats

Where to park: the beach doesn’t provide any parking lot area, it’s advisable moving on foot or by sea

In Sardinia, there are two beaches called Rena Bianca (White Sand), one near Santa Teresa di Gallura and one in the seaside location of Portisco, not too far from the famous Porto Rotondo.

We are considering this latter one. As the name suggests, this beach is characterized by its fine white sand. The landscape in the surrounding area is spectacular, from Marina di Portisco, with its island of the same name that is a synthesis of what you can find in Costa Smeralda: beautiful sea, breathtaking scenery, and hospitality typically Italian. In short, a beach absolutely not to be missed.

Facilities: umbrellas and sunbeds rental, bathrooms and showers, accessibility for disabled people, bars and refreshment points, possibility of practicing sports on the beach

How to get there: by car from Olbia follow the SS125 to north, then on the SP73 for the Costa Smeralda and finally on the SP94 at the junction for Portisco until you get to your destination, by bus take the like 20 by Sunlines Olbia-Porto Cervo-Isuledda with stop at Rena Bianca (only in summer)

Where to park: the beach offers its own paid parking area

It is located in the northeastern part of Sardinia, not too far from Olbia. The Poltu di li Cogghj Beach, known as the Prince's Beach, has a picturesque appearance and a blue/turquoise colour that generates beautiful games of light.

Just the light is the great protagonist of this little paradise that can enjoy truly spectacular sunsets and sunrises. No wonder it's one of the best beachesin northern Sardinia you absolutely should visit.

Facilities: umbrellas and sunbeds rental, bars and refreshment points

How to get there: by car from Porto Cervo follow the SP59 and SP160 to Romazzino and turn left before Capriccioli, or from Olbia follow the SS125, SP73 and SP94 up to the destination

Where to park: the beach provides its own paid parking area

We are talking about one of the best beaches in North Sardinia, specifically located on the beautiful Costa Smeralda, extending for a few hundred metres and full of services such as bars, restaurants and a bathing business.

Great for families with children but also for lovers of windsurfing and snorkelling. Here the fine white sand gives space to a sea that is always colored by a deep blue.

The gulf is vast and the seabed is shallow, a true paradise at its best at sunset. The White Beach is a must-see if you happen to be near Golfo Aranci.

Facilities: umbrellas, sunbeds, canoes and pedal boats rental, bar and refreshment service

How to get there: by car follow the SP82 that from Olbia leads to Golfo Aranci and all the road signs for the White Beach (about 5km away)

Where to park: the beach provides its own paid parking area

These are the most beautiful beaches in North Sardinia to discover in 2025, just some of the treasures that this beautiful region has to offer to tourists willing for adventure.

With its pristine seas, unpolluted nature and rich culture, this land is the perfect destination for an unforgettable holiday. Enjoy your summer at the best beaches in North Sardinia!