Spiaggia di Salina Manna, Sandy beach in Punta Molara, Italy.
Spiaggia di Salina Manna is a sandy beach in Punta Molara, in the province of Olbia-Tempio, Sardinia, about 260 km southwest of Rome. It lies on the island's northeast coast, with fine sand and a gradual entry into the sea.
The name Salina Manna refers to the salt works beside the beach, where sea water was once left to evaporate for salt. The shallow pond behind the sand is what remains of that activity, and the place name keeps the memory of it. The beach lies in the Punta Molara area of the Olbia-Tempio province in Sardinia.
The beach takes its name from the Salina Manna salt pond behind it, a shallow lagoon that has long shaped the landscape of Punta Molara. The pond is not used for swimming; it is a landmark for walkers following the path from the beach toward the granite outcrops.
The water stays shallow for a good distance, making it safe for swimming, especially for beginners and children. There are shaded areas from natural vegetation that provide relief on hot days.
The beach faces the islands of Tavolara and Molara, both visible from the shore. Behind it lies a salt-water pond, Stagno di Salina Manna, which the beach is named after; the pond and the surrounding granite headland of Punta Molara draw birdwatchers.
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