Spiaggia della Pelosa, Mediterranean beach in Stintino, Italy
The 300-meter stretch of white sand forms a crescent shape along turquoise waters, bordered by granite formations and Mediterranean vegetation.
The Pelosa Tower, constructed in 1578 on a small islet near the beach, served as a defensive structure against maritime invasions.
The transformation of Stintino from a fishing settlement to a coastal destination reflects the changes in local activities from maritime trades to tourism.
Access to La Pelosa requires advance online reservations at 3.50 euros per person, with a daily limit of 1,500 visitors during peak season.
The beach sits in front of Isola Piana and Asinara Island, creating a natural barrier that maintains calm, shallow waters extending several meters from shore.
Location: Stintino
Location: Sassari
GPS coordinates: 40.96600,8.20944
Latest update: December 5, 2025 10:35
Sardinia preserves evidence of over 3,000 years of human settlement. Nuragic towers from the Bronze Age rise across plains and hills, while rock-cut tombs recall prehistoric communities. Roman temples stand beside Byzantine churches, and medieval basilicas mark coastal towns. The landscape forms through limestone caves with stalactite formations, deep gorges that cut through mountain ranges, and springs that emerge from the ground. The coast alternates between long sandy bays and steep cliffs, where lighthouses rise above the sea. Inland, mountain passes lead through wilderness to hidden settlements and archaeological sites. Visitors can walk through burial grounds, descend into cave systems, swim at remote beaches or explore Roman ruins. The island connects history with nature in a way that invites exploration.
Sardinia preserves traces of human settlement across thousands of years. The island presents prehistoric cult sites including sacred wells and burial mounds that show ancient rituals. Nuraghe towers from the Bronze Age still rise above the landscape, while Roman theaters and Punic temples mark later civilizations. Underground tombs carved directly into rock lie hidden in the hills. Mountain villages carry modern wall murals that tell political and social history. The coastline offers small coves with turquoise water and white pebble beaches between limestone cliffs. Caves along the coast display stalactites and underground lakes. Inland, canyons with tall rock walls cut through remote areas. Natural springs emerge from bedrock, lighthouses stand on headlands overlooking the sea. Abandoned mining complexes document industrial history, while protected islands and coastal reserves provide habitat for marine life and seabirds.
Asinara
12.2 km
Carcere dell'Asinara
16.8 km
Asinara National Park
11.7 km
Torre della Pelosa
586 m
Area marina protetta Isola dell'Asinara
8.8 km
Capo Falcone
978 m
Torre del Falcone
1.5 km
Ossario austro-ungarico dell'Asinara
12.5 km
Torre delle Saline
6.4 km
Royal Palace
12.9 km
Faro di Punta Scorno
19.4 km
Cala d'Oliva Tower
16.4 km
Finanza Tower
1.9 km
Cappella austro-ungarica di Sant'Efisio e San Gavino
13 km
Stazione sanitaria dell'Asinara
12.9 km
Santa Barbara
20.5 km
Domus di Tana di Lu Mazzoni
14.1 km
Museo della Tonnara
3.7 km
Chiesa di Sant'Isidoro
13.2 km
San Giovanni
20.3 km
Spiaggia di Rena Majori
15.4 km
Torre di Punta Imbarcatogio
631 m
Nuraghe Unia
11.1 km
Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione
3.5 km
Nostra Signora di Fatima
21 km
Porto di Stintino
3.5 km
Tomba dei giganti di Tana di lu Mazzoni
14.1 km
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