We know very well how the beaches and the sea in Sardinia are the main attractions and for this reason it is important to enter and see in Alghero what are some of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. This small list includes some of them, many are easily accessible by car and have a nearby car park, in other cases you have to make a small journey on foot. It goes without saying that in case you want to discover and see remote beaches with white sand, crystal clear sea, stretches of coast with breathtaking views, I suggest you take a look at our Wild Beaches & Snorkeling Tour, all together in this great tour. Back to us, the most important factors for choosing a beach are parking, services, exposure to the wind and popularity. Here is a list that will be important for choosing your beach in Alghero:
Maria Pia Beach:
This wonderful beach is located along the coast from Alghero towards Fertilia. For me it’s one of the most beautiful beaches , located in the city, in Sardinia and in optimal weather conditions it represents a real paradise. To see the color of the crystalline water, the fine white sand and all in a coastal outline, but not only, behind the beautiful dunes with Mediterranean scrub.
- PROS:: Easily reachable on foot even from the center of Alghero (about 35 minutes), it has services of all kinds from small kiosks to bathing facilities; The sand is very white and fine; particularly suitable for families and children; possibility of paid parking 20 meters from the beach; it has a magnificent pine forest where it is pleasant to have a picnic especially during the hottest hours.
- CONS: Despite being a small town, it is possible to find your place even in the most touristic months such as July and August, but you have to go early in the morning especially to find parking; The sea usually gets “dirty” in the early afternoon; Exposed to the mistral (north-west wind).
Bombarde Beach:
Probably the most visited beach during summer 2022, it is of extraordinary beauty even if in the last decade it has seen a substantial reduction in size due to coastal erosion
- PROS:Reachable by car, bike or public transport; suitable for everyone, even people with disabilities; It has 1 bar and a bathing establishment; Paid indoor parking; Magnificent Mediterranean scrub behind; Fairly protected from the mistral
- CONS:Crowded in the months of July, August and early September;
Lazzaretto Beach:
One of the symbolic beaches of the area and certainly among the things to see in Alghero and in the Capo Caccia area. Surely beautiful and with the possibility of doing various activities in the area including kayaking, SUP, diving at Capo Caccia or relaxing peacefully in the white sand and being kissed by the sun.
- PROS:Easy to reach by car, bike or public transport; suitable for everyone, even people with disabilities; It has 2 bars and a beach service; On-site activities such as Kayak, SUP rental; Paid internal parking and “free” external parking; Magnificent Mediterranean scrub behind; Fairly protected from the mistral
- CONS:Crowded in the months of July, August and early September;
Mugoni Beach:
A magnificent expanse of sand with different shades from ocher to orange, and behind it a forest of pines and eucalyptus trees, where you can have a picnic and shelter from the sun. In front of an emerald water, and calm thanks to the position that guarantees constant shelter. This is a tropical setting where beach, sea and nature merge, creating a splendid postcard.
- PROS: Reachable by car, bike or public transport; suitable for everyone, even people with disabilities; It has several bars and small bathing establishments; There are numerous activities on site such as Kayak rental, SUP but also dinghy rental; The internal parking is large and subject to charges; Magnificent frontal landscape with the Capo Caccia cliff and an area particularly appreciated during sunset; Fairly protected from the mistral.
- COS:Crowded since June during the weekend and in the warmer months; It is necessary to have a vehicle and arrive early in the morning to take the place, the beach is long but very narrow; In case of wind, very often the sea gets “dirty”;