In recent years the North Sardinia introduced the limited number in the most fragile and iconic beaches.
It is not a fad or unnecessary bureaucracy: it is a necessary measure to protecting delicate ecosystems and ensure a better experience for those visiting the island.
If you are planning a holiday in the North Sardinia, it is essential to know which beaches have restricted access, how the entrance works, how much does it cost e how to avoid being left out.
This guide is updated to 2026, focused only on locations in North Sardinia, and is designed to help you plan without stress.
In the years 2000-2020, the increase in tourism caused:
sand erosion
destruction of posidonia
extreme overcrowding in the summer months
loss of biodiversity
The closed number allows
limiting environmental impact
keeping the water cleaner
improving the quality of the beach experience
Today it is an established and set to increase in the coming years.
Maximum access: 1,500 people
Period: mid-May to end-September
Cost: €3.50 per person
Free: children up to the age of 12, residents, persons with disabilities
Main rules:
obligation to mat under the towel
no smoking (except in dedicated areas)
ban on removing sand, shells and stones
animals not allowed during opening hours
It is the most famous beach in North Sardinia and also the most controlled.
Daily accesses:
100 cars
30 motorbikes
100 bicycles
Period: May - October
Hours: 7:30 - 20:00
Indicative cost:
car: €12 + €1 per person
motorbike: €6 + €1 per person
bicycle: €1 per person
Important note:
the Oasis is a nature reserve without services: you must arrive organised with water, food and sunscreen.
Maximum access: 250 people per day
Cost: €7
Free: children under 6 years
Features:
access via trekking or by sea
regulated stay
very strict environmental protection
It is one of Sardinia's most iconic beaches, a protected natural heritage site.
Maximum access: about 700 people
Indicative cost: €1
Limited permanence:
those arriving by sea have a limited stay time
Busy beach in high season, with regulated access to avoid overcrowding.
Maximum access: 300 people
Cost: free
Less famous than Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzé, but just as spectacular, with controlled access to preserve the environment.
Maximum access: about 1,015 people
Period: 1 June - 30 September
Cost: €3,50
Free: residents, children 5-12 years, persons with disabilities, over 80
Mandatory: use of the mat
It is a popular urban beach and therefore subject to access control.
Cala Brandinchi
maximum accesses: 1,447 persons
cost: €2
Lu Impostu
max. accesses: 3,352 persons
cost: €2
Facilities:
reductions for accommodation guests, residents and children.
These beaches are among the most frequented in north-eastern Sardinia.
In almost all regulated beaches, these rules apply:
no smoking outside authorised areas
ban on removing sand, stones or shells
compulsory matting under the towel
ban on single-use plastics
regulated animal access
Le fines of up to € 500.
plan numbered beaches in the middle days of the holiday
always arrives early in the morning
alternating quota and free beaches
always carry water, food and sunscreen
find out about the rules before you leave
The closed number in North Sardinia is not a limitation, but a guarantee of beauty and protection.
With a little organisation you can experience some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean without chaos and stress.
The most authentic Sardinia rewards those who plan well.
