The Pink Beach, Protected beach on Budelli Island, La Maddalena archipelago, Italy.
The sand of this beach contains a mixture of crushed fossils, coral fragments, and marine organism remains that create its pink coloration.
The Italian government established strict protection measures in 1994 to prevent visitors from removing the pink sand as souvenirs from the beach.
The beach represents a natural monument within the La Maddalena National Park, emphasizing the connection between nature preservation and local identity.
Visitors can only observe the beach from boats during guided tours, as direct access to the sand is prohibited to maintain its preservation.
The sand obtains its pink color from microscopic fragments of Miniacina miniacea organisms mixed with granite particles from the surrounding rocks.
Location: La Maddalena
Address: Spiaggia Rosa, Italy
GPS coordinates: 41.27921,9.35623
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:32
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.
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