La Pelosa in Stintino is one of Sardinia’s most beautiful and photographed beaches. This small beach with beautiful, fine sand and shallow, transparent waters is a favorite spot for locals and tourists, and it’s easy to see why: it is incredibly scenic.
Unfortunately, its popularity has caused much damage in the last couple of decades, mainly because its surface has constantly been receding. Therefore, local authorities have implemented rules to protect it, including booking your visit in advance.
Everything You Need To Know About La Pelosa Beach
Here are a few basics about this magnificent La pelosa beach
When the wind is not blowing, you will think you have landed in paradise: the tranquil waters are ideal for stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking, and if you want to observe marine life, you will find two diving centers (Asinara Diving Center and Roccaruja Diving Center) where you can sign up for diving expeditions to Asinara Island and Capo Falcone.
La Pelosa beach gallery
The beach is equipped with anything you may need for the day. You will find a couple of kiosks serving quick meals, snacks, gelato, and all sorts of drinks, and where you can reach all kinds of beach equipment such as umbrellas, sun beds, and even kayaks and pedalos.
The Aragonese Tower
Much like on other beaches in Sardinia, La Pelosa has its own Aragonese watchtower known as La Pelosa Tower. It was built for defense in 1578 and stands 6 meters tall in a private islet north of the beach. You can’t visit the tower inside, but you can swim or walk there to admire the views.
Essential Rules of behavior for La Pelosa Beach
La Pelosa is a highly protected beach, and to preserve its beauty, all visitors are asked to observe a basic set of rules of behavior. Here they are:
- Bring a straw mat and lay your towel down on top of it – this is done to avoid bringing sand away from the beach.
- Smoke in designated areas only.
- Once leaving, rinse your feet in one of the many public fountains scattered along the beach.
- Don’t take shells, stones, or sand from the beach—this rule applies to all beaches in Sardinia.
- If you are caught with it, you will be subjected to a fine.
- Unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed at La Pelosa – so leave your furry friends home the day you visit.
- The beach has trash cans, so you have no excuse to abandon your trash!
How to get to La Pelosa beach?
La Pelosa is located in Capo Falcone, just 2 kilometers from Stintino, one of Sardinia’s prettiest small towns in the province of Sassari. It was founded in 1885 when 45 families moved there from the island of Asinara.
If you stay in the village, you can quickly get to the beach by public bus. Alternatively, the easiest way to get there is by car. Remember that the parking fee is expensive (€2 per hour).
Where can you stay to access La Pelosa beach easily?
Rocca Ruja VIP
Only 150 m from the La Pelosa beach in Stintino, Rocca Ruja VIP offers apartments and villas surrounded by a 30000-m² park and Mediterranean greenery. The village center of Stintino is 3 km from the property.
The air-conditioned accommodation is decorated with Sardinian-style furnishings and has a flat-screen satellite TV, a kitchenette with a dishwasher, and a patio or a terrace…
Villa Altxor
Boasting pool views, Villa Altxor features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a patio, around 2 km from Spiaggia di Isolotto. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi, and free private parking.
The villa has four bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a fridge, a washing machine, and two bathrooms with a bidet. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge.
Conclusion
So, what do you say? Is the beach worth visiting?
We have another question for those who have already been to Sardinia. Which beach was your favorite? Please share your opinion in the comments below.
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