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Foreign hello, my name is Claudia and I was born and raised in Sardinia. I still call it home. I am the mastermind behind the Strictly Sardinia travel vlog. And now the Sweetly Sardinia podcast, where each week I will bring you the best of Sardinia and share my most useful tips that will help you plan a memorable trip to my wonderful island. We have already talked about the best beaches in Sardinia and I've already told you that there are wonderful beaches on the island no matter where you go, and it's difficult to select the best ones. Anyhow, I've also talked to you about the protected beaches of Sardinia, those specific beaches that need advanced reservations because for a variety of reasons, they allow limited access. Now, today I want to talk to you about a different kind of beaches. So secluded beaches. You see, even the protected beaches in Sardinia can get really, really crowded in the summer months. But if you find a secluded beach and there aren't many of those in Sardinia, unfortunately, you will have the beach to yourself. You won't have to fight the crowds for a spot to place your umbrella and your towel and you just end up having a wonderful relaxing day with your family, with your friends, or even by yourself. Let's then talk about the most beautiful secluded beaches in Sardinia. I'll start with my absolute favorite one, Murtas M U R T A S Spiaggia di Mortas, as some tourists call it. We simply call it mutas. It's about 40 minutes drive north of Costa Ri and an hour and 20 minutes drive north of Cagliari. Now Costa Ri, remember, is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Sardinia and we talked about it a couple weeks ago, remember? And the beaches in Costa Ri can get really crowded. Now my family has a holiday home in Costa Ri and I've been going there since I was born. And I can tell you the crowds sometimes can be quite something. When Costa Rica reaches its full capacity, Muurtas is blissfully empty. I have been there on Ferragosto. That's the peak of the peak of the peak summer season in Sardinia because it's a famous national holiday and everyone is at the beach except at Murtas. Murta's is empty and it's also one of Sardinia's dog friendly beaches, meaning that you can go there with your pet and have a wonderful day. The beach is located in the military area of Quirra, so there are no villages and no hubs nearby. Nobody has immediate access to the beach and there's a bit of a drive along a dirt road to get there. It's not an equipped beach, so you won't find a kiosk, you won't find anywhere to rent umbrellas, anywhere to rent any beach equipment. You'll have to bring everything you need for the day. But it's blissful. It's silence, it's gorgeous. It's a very long sandy beach mixed with tiny pebbles. Clear, super clear waters backed by thick vegetation. It's just a wonderful place to stay. Another beach that is also close to Costa Ri and it's quite secluded is Cala. That means beach. Sa Figo sa and then different word. F I, G U Again as I said, it's north of Costa Ri, just 15 minutes drive. I always go there when it's very windy in Costa Rica because it's a bit more protected, you know, it's a bit more sheltered. It's a small beach. It has golden sand and very clear waters. And it's surrounded by rock formations and hills covered in Mediterranean shrub. It's a great snorkeling spot. Getting to the beach can be quite tricky, to be honest. You have to drive along a dirt road and the parking lot isn't properly cared for, so it's tricky to park. But it's best to park along the road. But make sure it's a very good spot because I occasionally see police patrols. They patrol in the area and they put fines. You have to follow a trail to get to the beach. It's not immediate, but it's a downhill way to the beach and peel back. There is nothing in terms of services, so you won't find a kiosk, you won't find food, you won't find a place to rent umbrellas. So make sure to bring everything you need for the day. Also in the south of Sardinia there's is Arenas Biancas is Arenas Biancas is different word. A R E N A S. Different word. Biancas B, I A N, C A S. It's one of the most scenic hidden beaches in Sardinia. About 30 minutes from Teulada in southern Sardinia. It's a very long, white, soft sand beach. And what makes it famous is the incredible white sand dunes, which are protected, meaning that you cannot climb them. And water is really shallow and transparent. Now with such fine sand, your kids will love playing here. But I don't recommend going on a windy day because it gets unbearable. Sand flies everywhere. Now don't expect this beach to be completely deserted. There is a main part that is actually equipped where you can find a kiosk to get food and drinks, a beach club to Rent umbrellas. But if you prefer staying in a quieter spot, you just walk left of the main access towards the dunes and find plenty of space. Space where you can place your umbrella and where not many people will be near you. It's just wonderful. To get there, you'll have to drive through the military zone of Tiulada along a dirt road and there's a very large paid parking lot. Another place where you'll find sand dunes is Piscinas P I S C I N A S It's also famous for being. For having one of the few nudist beaches spots in Sardinia. Now that's not the entire beast. It's just a. It's just a regulated spot within the beach, so you don't have to go around naked. Don't worry about that. And your kids, in case you're traveling with them, don't have to see naked people unless you want them to. It's a very long, sandy and incredibly wild beach. It's backed by really tall sand dunes. It's located in the area of Bugeru and between Bujero and Guspini, two really lovely small towns in Sardinia. And they're lesser known holiday destinations. That's why it's not so popular. And it's about an hour and a half from Cagliari, so it's still suitable for a day trip. Now here the sea is immediately deep and the currents are quite strong. I really do not recommend going to this beach when it's windy. As I said, the current is so strong that it can be a bit dangerous unless you are a fantastic swimmer and, you know, you want to avoid playing with danger when you're at the beach. The road to the beach is very windy, very windy. You have to go through Ingurtosu and the abandoned mining village. So it's, you know, another interesting place that you can visit on the way to the beach. Once you get there, there's a large parking lot. As I said, there is nothing in terms of services at the beach, so make sure you bring everything you need for the day. One place that my sister, my brother in law and I love going to whenever we're looking for a quieter day at the beach is, is Plagemesu. It's spelled this way. P L A G E M E S U Plagemesu. And my sister and my brother in law took me there for the first time a year ago and I fell in love with it. It's part of the Sulcis region of South Sardinia, a significantly more local area compared to other places on the island. And in the municipality of Gonesa, close to Iglesias, you can still visit on day trips from Caleri. That's what we do when we're here and we want to find a secluded beach. It's just an hour drive. It's long and sandy, backed by hills and rock formations. The water is really clear and pristine. The only comment I have is to make sure not to go there on Mistral day, as it's not sheltered at all. The wind hits it right in front. It's a fully equipped beach, so you will find kiosks, you will find beach clubs, you can buy food and drinks and whatever you need. There is a parking lot that you have to pay for to access the beach. Now, once you get there, the beach may appear as crowded, but the thing you need to do is walk to your left and you will find a more secluded spot. You know, don't just plant your umbrella straight after the stairs that lead you at the beach. Just walk left past the beach clubs because that's where it's secluded and gorgeous. Oh, I took my friend here last summer. I always take my friends to this beach, the one I'm talking about next, because I love it. Cala Antonia Redu A N T O N I A R E DOUBLE D U It's officially known as Cala de Saberda Longa. Calantoneredu is near Calacipola and Su Judeo beaches in Kia. But contrary to these two, it's blissfully quiet even in the peak summer months. Even at weekends. There's only a small holiday resort nearby, La Pineta. Most people that live here actually end up going in the next door Per da Longa, which is a bit easier to access Now. Calantonia Redu is surrounded by by hills, Mediterranean scrub, and the waters are so clear and such a wonderful turquoise color. It's nicely sheltered from the wind and you can follow the trail on its sides for wonderful views of the beach below. It's an hour from Cagliari, about 10 minutes from Kia. It's not equipped at all, so you need to bring whatever you need for the day in towels, umbrellas, food, water. There is. You'll have to park your car along the road and then you have to walk to the beach for about 1km, so you will need your shoes. It's just a fantastic spot. Another beach I want to mention among the secluded beaches of Sardinia that hardly get any crowds even in the peak summer months is Sutinjozo towards Suit Tinjosu S U Different word. T I N G I O S U. It's a unique beach located north of the more famous Marie and Isarutas and south of San Escoada. Now these are all very long names that you need to remember, but the main thing you need to know is that Sutinjosu is made of tiny coarse pebbles. There isn't much of a beach. Mainly go here for the cliff views, which are particularly scenic at sunset. And to get there you need to follow a hiking or mountain biking trail along the cliffs. Otherwise it's 20 minutes drive west of Cabras. C A B R A S In the Sinis Peninsula, not far from Oristano, there's another spot that I really like. You know, we always talk about the beaches of the Emerald coast of Sardinia. They're the most famous, they're the most beautiful. Well, you know, I beg to differ. They're hardly my favorite beaches in Sardinia. They get incredibly crowded and they have. They are not more beautiful than many other beaches nearby. When everyone is packing themselves inside the tiny beaches of the Emerald coast, you can opt to visit Cala Sabina, one of the prettiest hidden beaches of Sardinia, near the famous beaches of Emerald Coast. It's a tiny cove, about 300 meters long, about 0.2 miles. It has fine white sand mixed with rocks and shallow emerald waters. It's surrounded by Mediterranean shrubs, junipers. There used to be a railway that ran right by the beach, built in the 1960s, which is not working. It's nicely sheltered from the wind, so if you go there on a windy day, it's a wonderful. It's. It's. It's a wonderful quiet spot. There is a part of the beach that is equipped with a beach club and a kiosk. And there's a free to access part that is even quieter and more pleasant to stay. It's about 25 minutes drive northeast of Olbia, closer to Golf Aranci. There's a small trail to follow to get to the beach, but it's well marked so it's fairly easy, but you still need to wear your shoes. Another beach that is not far from Golfo Aranci. So also in the region of Olbia is Cala Moresca. M O R E S C A Cala Moresca. Some of you may have read about it as this is one of the filming locations of the movie Disney movie the Little Mermaid. It's a secluded beach that is a peaceful heaven even on peak summer days. I first visited a few years ago. I had a boyfriend. Not anymore. My Boyfriend, by the way, who was from Olbia. He took me there on a Sunday in July and I could not believe that there was nobody at the beach. It's a small inlet. You'll find two coves with fine golden sand rock formations, incredibly clear waters, emerald sea. It faces the small Figarolo island. Beautiful to see. It's part of the protected area of Capo Figari and backed by a thick forest of pine trees, which provides an incredible pleasant place to have a picnic or even to have a nap after lunch. There is nothing in terms of services, no kiosk, no beach club. Bring everything you need for the day, including an umbrella from shade. As I said before, it's close to olbia, just about 30 minutes to get there. There's a free parking lot, but you'll have to walk to the beach for a little bit. Part of the Costa Paradiso. Next is Cala Sarraina, one of the most pleasant secluded beaches in Sardinia. Cala Sarraina S A double R A I N A. It's made of two small coves. Both of them have thick golden and sand and surrounded by unique red formations. Red rock formations. One of them has immediately deep water, the other one is a bit more shallow waters. So it's a better spot if you're going there with children. There are many trails around the beach that you can follow to look around, to take photos, to admire the Mediterranean shrub. But keep in mind the beach is highly, highly exposed to the mistral wind. I once visited with my sister on a strong mistral day and we just ended up leaving because we were being whipped by the wind. It's not equipped, which means you need to bring everything you need for the day. There is a nearby restaurant, but you know, just in case. Bring everything you need. It's about 35 minutes drive from Santa Teresa de Gallura and 20 minutes drive from Costa Paradiso and there's a free parking lot. Oh, we've come to. Well, all of them are my favorite beaches, really. But anyhow, Reina Mayore de la Nurra. Now this is a long name and it's four words. Reina R E N A Mayore M A J O R E della D E double L A Nurra N U double R A. I discovered this beach a few years ago on a local recommendation. It was a windy day in northern Sardinia and I wanted a beach that was sheltered. Again, it depends on which wind you need to be sheltered from. But anyhow, we went and we fell in love with it. It's not Far from Alghero, not far from Sassari, not far from Porto Torres. And when all those beaches in that area are packed, Rena Mayore de la Nora is heavenly quiet. It's made of tiny white pebbles and has incredibly clear water. That makes it one of the most beautiful places to do snorkeling in Sardinia. The lack of sand, on the other hand, may be a bit challenging for kids that don't love spending time in the water because there's no sand to play. There's nothing in terms of services. You need to bring whatever you need for the day. And there is a little bit of a walk to get there from the parking lot, so you will need to have shoes. It's about 50 minutes drive north of Alghero, 20 minutes drive south of Centino. It's wonderful. Not far from it you will find another beach, Argentiera A R G E N T I E R A I visited for the first time several years ago with my sister and have been going since whenever I'm in the north of Sardinia because it's one of the most scenic beaches. It's located in a former mining village. Really, that's all there is in this area. There's no nearby town. The beach is completely unequipped. No beach clubs, no kiosks, and it never gets too crowded. It's a small beach with golden sand and immediately deep water. There are the remains of a former mining town just at the beach, which makes for unique photo opportunities. It's highly exposed to mistral wind. A few years back I went with a friend of mine. We didn't realize that it was going to be so exposed to the wind, and it was impossible to even get close to the water. It's about 45 minutes drive from Alghero, a wonderful place. Another place I want to mention, Porto Palmas. It's again not far from Cala dell' Argentiera and Rena Mayore della Nora. It's one of the best secluded beaches. Also easy to reach from Alghero. It's enclosed by two large cliffs, covered by Mediterranean shrub and surrounded by nature. It's made of gold and sand mixed with white pebbles. Contrary to nearby Argentiera, it's nicely sheltered from the mistral wind and the water is shallow, which makes it a suitable beach for families with children. Now I am at the end of this episode, but I wanted to mention one other beach that is very secluded and that is Cala Zafferano. Literally means Cala Saffron. Cala Zafferano, however, cannot be visited year round, and it's not easy to reach. You can only go there on boat tours departing from Teulada or Capo Malfatano in South Sardinia because it's part of a military area. So access is limited only to the months of July and August. Sometimes they allow you to get to go there by until half of September. You cannot plant umbrellas. You know, you can. You're very limited in the things you can do at this beach, but it's stunning. Now, this was my last recommendation for today. In my next in the next episode, we're going to talk about coastal towns in Sardinia. I want to make sure that you have a good idea of the places that give you easy access to the coast. Now, if you like my podcast, give it a five star rating and a good review. And until next week, goodbye.