“Where pink granite meets turquoise water, the result is a rare play of colour. Every sunset here is different.”
Costa Paradiso is a seaside settlement in the municipality of Trinità d'Agultu e Vignola, in north-western Gallura. It isn't a town — it's a private residential village, founded in the late 1960s, with villas and holiday homes spread along an extraordinary pink-granite coastline overlooking the Gulf of Asinara. The internal roads are narrow, so drive slowly. The beaches are open to everyone.
▶️ Costa Paradiso on video: the real Sardinia
What makes Costa Paradiso special is the colour of its rocks: granite in shades of pink and bright red that, against the turquoise water, creates a rare play of colour. We have managed holiday homes in Costa Paradiso directly since 2011.
The rocks of Costa Paradiso are mainly granites and trachytes in pink and red tones, rich in pinkish feldspars. Erosion by wind and sea has shaped them into extraordinary sculptural forms: arches, caves, stone labyrinths.
The stretch between Isola Rossa and Costa Paradiso, known as the Costa Rossa, is protected as a Natura 2000 Site of Community Importance (“Isola Rossa – Costa Paradiso”). It is one of the most distinctive coastal landscapes in Gallura.
A beach of about 200 metres just east of Costa Paradiso, set among red rocks, dunes and Mediterranean scrub. Exceptionally clear water, parking, places to eat and drink, and equipment hire. In August it fills up: get there early in the morning.
A sheltered cove between Costa Paradiso and Isola Rossa, at the foot of Monte Tinnari: pale sand and pebbles, granite cliffs and a rocky seabed that's ideal for snorkelling. You reach it on a path of about 20 minutes from the car park, or by boat. Rarely crowded.
The most famous and most photographed cove — you reach it on a scenic path of about 500 metres (a 10-minute walk) from the village car park, along the Li Cossi stream. Emerald water, pink cliffs and, in season, a kiosk and parasol hire. For many, the most beautiful in the area.
Costa Paradiso faces north-west, over the Gulf of Asinara — its sunsets over the sea are among the most beautiful in northern Sardinia. The red rocks intensify the orange and violet hues of the sky. Not to be missed.
About 10 km west of Costa Paradiso, Isola Rossa is the seaside hamlet of Trinità d'Agultu — once a fishing village, it takes its name from the reddish islet just off the shore. The contrast between the red rock, the white houses and the turquoise sea is one of the most photogenic views in northern Sardinia.
| Period | Sea | Crowds | Light for photos | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May – June | 🌊 18–22°C | 🟢 Minimum | 📸 Perfect | The best time for exploring |
| July | 🌊 23–25°C | 🟡 Moderate | 📸 Excellent | Lovely, but book your home early |
| August | 🌊 24–26°C | 🔴 High | 📸 Excellent | The small coves fill up — get there early |
| September | 🌊 22–24°C | 🟢 Low | 📸 Spectacular | ⭐ Autumn light on the red rocks: one of a kind |
| October | 🌊 21°C | 🟢 None | 📸 Golden | For photographers and lovers of solitude |
We have managed holiday homes in Costa Paradiso and Isola Rossa since 2011 — with local support and in-person check-in with our own team. Book direct: save up to 15%.
🏠 Where to stay in Costa Paradiso 🔑 Own a home here?A car is essential — the coves are spread along the coast and public transport is scarce. Book on Discover Cars →
About 105 km — 1 hr 40 min by car. An alternative to Olbia, with many European flights. Route via Sassari, the SS200 to Castelsardo, then the SP90 along the coast.
About 75 km — 1 hr 15 min by car. The main ferry port. Book your ferry →
About 90 km — 1 hr 30 min by car. The nearest airport. Lots of low-cost flights. A scenic route through Gallura.
Castelsardo 45 km · Santa Teresa 40 km · Badesi 20 km · Stintino 100 km
