The 12 best beaches on the Costa Smeralda
28 March 2025 • 6 minutes read
The Smeralda Coast, located in the northeast of Sardinia, stretches from Capo Ferro to Porto Rotondo and è famous for its crystal clear water and clear, fine sand perfect for a day at the beach or in boat.
If you don't know which ones to choose, here is a list of the most beautiful beaches on the Emerald Coast for 2025.
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1. The beach of Pevero
The beach is located only 3 km from Porto Cervo and is divided into two areas:Grand Pevero andSmall Pevero, located next to each other.
Both offer serviceswith the possibility of renting sunbeds and umbrellas. However, please be advised that animals are not allowed.
.The beach è easily accessible both by car and by bus. For those arriving by car, è parking is available at pay a short distance from the beach.
2. The beach of Principe
The Prince Beach, also known as Portu Li Coggi beach, è considered one of the 20 most beautiful in the world.
Here you can rent umbrellas and lamps, as well as take advantage of various services, including bars and kiosks.
È preferable to reach it by car: from the paid parking lot, a path will lead you to the beach in about 10 minutes on foot.
If you are in the area, we also recommend a visit to the beach of Romazzino.
3. The beach of Liscia Ruja
This è the most extensive beach on the Coast, also known as Long Beach, with the special feature of a sand with a characteristic pinkish color.
&È accessible both by car and by bus, available only in the summer months. The beach has a largepaid parking lot, as well as various services and eateries.
The main stretch è flanked by three small bays, which can be reached by path: Razza di Juncu, Petra Ruja and Li Itriceddi.
4. The beach of Capriccioli
The Beach of Capriccioli, located 15 km from Porto Cervo, è one of the most popular bays on the Coast, despite its small size.
È can be reached either by bus or by car. Please note that the parking è fee and è reserved exclusively for automobiles.
The parking lot.
The beach è free, but you can rent umbrellas and sunbeds at one of the kiosks there. It is divided into three small coves, located to the north, west and east, respectively.
5. The beach of Piccolo Romazzino
The Small Romazzino Beach, is not è to be confused with the Romazzino Beach, sinceè they are located in two different spots about 2km apart.
Unlike the main beach, here no services are present. To reach it, we recommend that you use your’car and pay parking nearby.
È it is also possible to get there by bus, but we discourage it, sinceé è it is necessary to walk a long way.
6. The beach of La Celvia
This small beach offers the opportunity to rent umbrellas and sunbeds and enjoy a lunch with a sea view.
È easily accessible by both bus and car, with small paid parking lots nearby.
We particularly recommend it to diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, due to its crystal-clear waters.
7. Li Itriceddi Beach
The Li Itriceddi Beach, thanks to its shallow waters, fine sand and the possibility of renting umbrellas and sunbeds, è ideal for families.
This small beach has no capacity limits and è can be easily reached by car by driving along SP 94 from Porto Cervo. If departing from Olbia, it is advisable to follow the signs for Liscia Ruja.
The parking, for a fee, is located 200 meters from the beach.
8. The Elephant Beach
The Elephant Beach is located very close to La Celvia Beach, but è can only be reached via sea.
Alternatively, è it is possible to get there via a trekking. The trail è is challenging and requires you to walk and climb over uneven and sharp rocks. For this, we recommend that you wear closed shoes and long pants.
9. The beach of Liscia di Vacca
The Liscia di Vacca Beach, together with Cala Granu Beach, forms the peninsula of Capo Ferro.
It is located 3 km from Baja Sardinia and offers the possibility of renting umbrellas and sunbeds thanks to the services on site.
È easily accessible by car and you canò park along the road. Moreover, due to the proximity between parking and the beach, è also suitable for people with disabilitiesà.
We recommend instead to reach it by bus, sinceé è it is necessary to walk a long distance.
10. The beach of Cala del Faro
Cala del Faro is located just 6 km from Porto Cervo. Here you can rent umbrellas, sunbeds and even dinghies.
Thanks to the proximity of parking lots along the road, access'is also easy for people with disabilities.
You will not need to bring snacks and drinks, as there are bars and kiosks for a convenient lunch break.
11. The beach of Giglio
This small free cove is located near the village of Porto Cervo Marina and è characterized by small size but unique charm.
We recommend that you bring snacks and drinks, as there are no restaurant outlets.
The beach è can be reached exclusively by car, with paid parking available along the side of the road or via sea.
12. The beach of Cala Granu
Cala Granu è a small beach with fine sand is located only 10 minutes from the center of Porto Cervo.
Here you can rent umbrellas and sunbeds and find a small restaurant for a relaxing break.
We recommend that you arrive by car, as ité è possible to park along the roadside. If you choose to travel by bus, keep in mind that it will be necessary to walk a rather long distance.
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