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A beach of fine cream sand in Chia bay, backed by dunes up to 20 m high and the Spartivento lagoon, where flamingos feed. A rocky islet about 100 m offshore, which gave the beach its name, can be reached on foot at low tide.

WhatBeach, ChiaSardinia
WhenJune to November19° in Nov
Getting there Car On foot
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessNo smoking on the beach, 1 June to 31 October
Water by month typical °C
  1. 15°J
  2. 14°F
  3. 14°M
  4. 15°A
  5. 17°M
  6. 21°J
  7. 24°J
  8. 25°A
  9. 24°S
  10. 22°O
  11. 19°N
  12. 16°D

Expect the sea at about 25 °C in August and 14 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from June to November.

Getting in

Access
In Chia bay, reached from Domus de Maria by the SS195 Sulcitana. Behind the beach lies the Spartivento lagoon with dunes up to 20 m high and old junipers; a path leads on to the Capo Spartivento lighthouse. Smoking and dropping cigarette butts banned on all Domus de Maria beaches, 1 June to 31 October 2026 (comune ordinance, fines EUR 100 to 500).
Also here
Diving, Coastal walk

Cost and facilities

Entry
Free, public shore
Official site
sardegnaturismo.it
Facilities
ParkingRestaurantCaféKayak hire

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Warm water nearby

Swimming in Chia · Sardinia · Swimming in Italy