Sardinia is generally identified by a sandy and white coast of granite origin. Yet there is another Sardinia, less known, with high white cliffs on which beaches with crystalline waters open.
It is Montiferru, the only area of Sardinia of volcanic origin, where the evidence of that era (over a million years ago) can be seen in the basaltic rocks that rise up to the sea.
A land characterized by the abundance of water.
A rainy climate in winter and permeable rocks make this area rich in springs, such as the beautiful and suggestive one of S.Antioco in Scano Montiferro, a place in the heart of the FAI.
Another beautiful work of water is the natural waterfall that flows into the sea from the promontory of Cabu Nieddu, which recalls landscapes of far different latitudes.
The beaches of Montiferru
The coast is characterized by the alternation of dazzling white cliffs with beaches with crystal clear water, such as that of Santa Caterina di Pittinuri. Generally uncrowded, the beaches are east to west. This means beautiful sunsets, but also a mistral wind that can blow hard.
Starting from the south we can find
Is Arenas beach
Long white sand beach located close to the pine forest of the same name. Space at will even in high season
Sa Capanna beach
Near Torre del Pozzo. Small beach of very fine sand, but really suggestive
Priests Beach
Also known as s’istella beach, it is characterized by an extremely transparent seabed. It takes its name from the nearby Jesuit college
S’Archittu beach
Beautiful white quartz sand beach (does not stick to the skin). Shallow water suitable for children. Can get crowded in high season
Arco beach
This small beach made of very clear sand is located close to the famous arch carved into the rock, which is also very white. Fantastic view, a must for your social media.
Santa Caterina di Pittinuri beach
Spacious sandy beach of medium grain. Extremely transparent seabed but quickly deep. Beautiful panorama with the cliffs on the left side and the beautiful Spanish tower on the right.
How to reach the beaches of Montiferru
Montiferru, although not so well known, is far from inaccessible. In fact, it can be reached thanks to the network of expressways (SS131 and SS131 DCN) which pass not far from the main junctions to reach its most famous places.
From Olbia: journey time around 2 hours and 15 minutes. Driving along the SS131 DCN towards Cagliari, turn at Bauladu, you will then reach the coastal area in just over 20 minutes.
From Porto Torres: journey time 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Take the SS 131 up to Macomer, then continue for another 40 minutes reaching the sea of Santa Caterina di Pittinuri.
From Cagliari: journey time 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Traveling north on the SS 131, turn at the Zeddiani junction, from which point you can reach the coast in about 20 minutes.
With this brief report of ours we hope to have given you useful information on the beaches of Montiferru. And if you wish to stay there and discover the equally fascinating hinterland, we are sure that you will appreciate our Hotel la Baja. It is located in Santa Caterina Pittinuri, overlooking the beach of the same name and just a few minutes from the others we have seen previously.
From the swimming pool of our 4-star hotel in Santa Caterina di Pittinuri, from the restaurant and from the rooms, you can enjoy an exclusive view of the bay.
Less known but no less beautiful than other areas of Sardinia, Montiferru offers glimpses of an unexpected Sardinia that we nevertheless think will fascinate you.
