Coaquaddus, Sand beach in Sant'Antioco, Italy
Coaquaddus is a sand beach on the southeastern coast of Sant'Antioco, an island off the southwestern tip of Sardinia. A limestone ridge runs through the sandy area, splitting it into smaller coves, each with its own access to the water.
Sant'Antioco island was settled in Phoenician times and later became part of the Roman world, with traces of both periods found across the island. The coastal areas around the beach have been part of this long human story, though the shore itself was used mainly for fishing until modern tourism arrived.
The name of the beach refers to 'horse's tail' in the local Sardinian language, a reference to the curved shape of the shoreline as it bends around the rocks. On summer evenings, small beach bars along the sand serve simple drinks and food, drawing both locals and visitors to linger after sunset.
A marked path leads from the parking area down to the sand, and sunbeds and umbrellas can be rented during the summer months. The water entry is gradual, which makes the beach easy to use for those who prefer a gentle approach to swimming.
The name Coaquaddus comes from Sardinian and means 'horse's tail', referring to the curved shape of the shore as it wraps around the limestone outcrops. Looking down from the rocky ridge above the beach, this shape becomes clearly visible.
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