What to do · Stintino and Asinara Island
Le Saline beach, the long, quota-free alternative to La Pelosa
Information
- Duration
- 4 h
- Season
- May to October for swimming
- Who it's for
- All ages; shallow bottom for children
When there is no place at La Pelosa, or when you want a beach with no appointment or QR code, Le Saline is the answer. It lies a few kilometres south of Stintino, on the inner sea, the sheltered side of the peninsula, between the sea, a lagoon and the old salt pans that give it its name. The old tonnara is a little to the north.
What it is like
It is a very long strip of white pebbles and quartz grains, not fine sand, with turquoise, transparent water. It continues without a break to the south with the Pazzona and Ezzi Mannu stretches. Because of its size, according to Sardegna Turismo, it is never too crowded, even in August. The bottom is shallow and sandy, comfortable for children.
The wind that blows into the gulf makes it popular with windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts: with a breeze you will see coloured sails all afternoon. If you want still water, go in the morning.
Facilities and dogs
There are beach bars, umbrella and sunlounger hire, beach equipment and boats. Part of Ezzi Mannu is a dog beach, useful because dogs cannot enter La Pelosa. Ask in the town which stretch is open this season.
Getting there
From Stintino, along the SP 34 provincial road to the south; a signposted exit leads to the car park, large and suitable for motorhomes too. From La Pelosa it is about 5 km more. You do not need a reservation or pay an entrance fee.
When to go
May to October for swimming. Le Saline faces east, so the morning sun hits it head-on and in the afternoon sets behind it, over the peninsula. Combine it with the Tonnara Museum, in the town, or with the climb up Capo Falcone at sunset.
As a family
