Arbatax

Cala has been an Italian natural heritage site since 1993 and has repeatedly been listed among the 100 best beaches in the world. Most beautiful beach in the world in 2025.

A painting born from a fantastic dream. The rugged and rocky coastline, up until then overlooking the sea from dizzying heights, gently retreats towards the interior, in a scenic inlet, leaving room for a myriad of smooth white pebbles. The seabed is of a surreal transparency, the turquoise waters flow from underwater karst springs, marble rocks shaped by time emerge from the sea: a natural arch and the famous pyramid-shaped spire of Monte Caroddi.

The arrival point of the dedicated excursion. It naturally lends itself to light lunches and long swims on an enchanting seabed.

Small bay of light sand, with a medium-sized beach and enveloped by the residential areas of Arbatax that extend over two arms of low rocky coastline.

The bay of Porto Frailis is a small gem of golden sand that, thanks to dua wide arms of wind-smoothed rocks surrounding it, provides excellent shelter from many of the area’s typical Weather conditions. On the southwest promontory stands the tower of Zaccurru (now the tower of San Gemiliano) built in the late 1500s and placed to protect this wonderful natural harbor.

A must stop on sailing trips south, this sheltered bay is perfect for an aperitif or light lunch. Great for lazy swimming on its clear waters, it’s the ideal place for a long stop in total relaxation.

Wide, light sandy beach stretching from Arbatax southward for about 2 km.

Basaura beach is a long expanse of golden yellow sand that stretches for almost 2 km without obstacles. Also called the “airport beach,” due to the presence toward the southern imite of the Tortolì tourist airport, it allows ample freedom of movement for those who love large spaces. The sea is a crystal-clear celste color and the seabed tends to be shallow and without danger to bathing, especially during the summer period.

Good alternative to Porto Frailis or as an intermediate stop while sailing south. It also naturally lends itself to aperitifs, light lunches and long swims on a sandy seabed

A small turquoise pearl of pebbles and white sand, shrouded by a wild and rugged coastline looking south over the Pedra Longa spire.

Baus Beach, also known as Punta Calettino, is a very recently formed stony beach with a wild, unspoiled nature. If one is particularly lucky, it is possible to appreciate a small waterfall that flows directly into the sea, feeding the natural supply of sand and debris. The sea is a deep turquoise color that drops into dark blue as you move away from the small inlet.

The northernmost outpost on day trips. Suitable for long stop for lunch and snorkeling on a mostly sandy bottom with a few scattered rocks.

Its tall limestone spire characterizes its toponymy and wild beauty.

Perda longa is characterized by a spectacular spire of dolomitic limestone overlooking the sea almost 130 meters high. Below it we find a not-too-deep seabed with a large portion of light-colored sand on the north side that shows colors ranging from light blue to deep blue in particularly clear water. Also reachable by land via a road, it houses a trattoria on the side of the ridge but, seen from the sea, retains its naturalistic purity and majestic presence almost intact.

Favorite place for lunch stop on daily outings. Perfect for atmospheric bathing under the imposing stone spire.

A small rocky island of red porphyry and pink granite, surrounded by crystal clear water and covered with Mediterranean scrub.

The Island of Ogliastra is a small agglomeration of rocks, varying in size and composition, which has always attracted man since ancient times due to its extreme proximity to the coast. A refuge and nesting area for various species of seabirds such as shearwaters, gulls and marangoni is covered with lush vegetation typical of the Mediterranean coast. On it can be found the ruins of some buildings from the late 1800s and the statue of the Madonna of Ogliastra, placed on a rise about 50 meters above sea level in 1991, the work of Sardinian sculptor Pinuccio Sciola (1946-2016).

Favorite place for evening aperitifs while waiting for sunset and as an intermediate stop on northbound sailings. Also good for a refreshing swim and snorkeling on a mostly rocky mixed bottom.