# Chia and Su Giudeu beaches: dunes, an islet you can walk to and flamingos in the lagoon

What to do en Cagliari and Sardinia's South Coast · Cagliari and Sardinia's South Coast

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/italy/sardinia/cagliari-south-coast/things-to-do/chia-and-su-giudeu-beaches · Revisado: 2026-11-13

- Duración: 5 h
- Temporada: May to October
- Para quién: All ages

Beach · Full day · Free · May to October

Chia is the stretch of coast of Domus de Maria, south of Pula, where the water turns turquoise and the sand forms tall dunes covered in juniper. There are about seven kilometres of sand split between several beaches. The best known is Su Giudeu: in front of it lies a dark rock islet, about 100 metres away, which you reach on foot at low tide, with the water up to your knees.
The beaches, from east to west
Sa Colonia is a long beach of pale sand east of the Chia tower, a Spanish-era watchtower on a headland. On the other side of the tower is Su Portu. Continuing west you reach Su Giudeu, with dunes up to twenty metres high, and Porto Campana, also with dunes. At the far end, from the last access point, a path leads on foot or by bike to Cala Cipolla, a small cove sheltered among rocks.
The Spartivento flamingos
Behind Su Giudeu is the Spartivento lagoon, where you can see pink flamingos, herons and coots. From the access path to the beach you have them in view: it is easy to combine a swim and a spell with the binoculars in the same morning.
Getting there and parking
From Cagliari, an hour by car on the SS195: you pass Pula and, about ten kilometres later, turn towards the coast in the direction of Capo Spartivento. Su Giudeu has three access points and parking, as well as umbrella and sunlounger hire, bars, a restaurant and a diving centre. In July and August, arrive early. By bus it is very complicated: this outing is done by car.
With children
The water between the shore and the islet is shallow and clear, good for children to walk to the islet holding hands. The dunes are fragile: enter the beach by the marked access points and do not climb on them. There is no natural shade on the sand; bring an umbrella or hire one.
When to go
From May to October for swimming. June and September are the best months: warm water and parking with room.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 38.888, 8.873

## Cerca de aquí

- [Hotel Su Giudeu](https://www.geocalia.com/en/italy/sardinia/cagliari-south-coast/where-to-stay/hotel-su-giudeu), a 70 m
- [Nora archaeological site, the Phoenician and Roman city by the sea in Pula](https://www.geocalia.com/en/italy/sardinia/cagliari-south-coast/things-to-do/nora-archaeological-site), a 16.4 km
- [Ristorante Don Carlo](https://www.geocalia.com/en/italy/sardinia/cagliari-south-coast/where-to-eat/don-carlo), a 17.1 km

## Consejos

### Watch the tide
At low tide you can walk to the islet.

### Arrive early in August
Get there early to park near the sand.

### Cala Cipolla to escape the crowds
It is at the end of a footpath from the last access point.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Can you walk to the Su Giudeu islet?
Yes, at low tide, without swimming.

### How long does it take from Cagliari?
An hour by car on the SS195, passing Pula.

### Are there flamingos at Chia?
Yes, in the Spartivento lagoon, behind the beach.

### Are there facilities on the beach?
Yes: parking, umbrellas, bars and a restaurant.

Destino: [Cagliari and Sardinia's South Coast](https://www.geocalia.com/en/italy/sardinia/cagliari-south-coast.md)