Beyond La Pelosa, Stintino has a long stretch of white quartz sand on the Gulf of Asinara \u2013 Le Saline, Pazzona and Ezzi Mannu, with no booking and plenty of parking \u2013 and a rocky west coast, the Mar di Fuori, with coves like Coscia di Donna. The right choice depends above all on the wind of the day.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Holiday homes in Stintino, a few minutes from these beaches<\/p>\n We have been managing holiday homes in Sardinia since 2011. Save up to 15% by booking direct, with real local support and zero commission.<\/p>\n See the homes in Stintino \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n We have been managing holiday homes in Stintino since 2011, and the question we hear most often from guests as soon as they arrive is always the same: \u201cLa Pelosa has limited entry \u2013 what about the rest?\u201d There is a lot more, and it is the reason many of our guests come back. In this guide we take you to the beaches we go to ourselves, with what really matters: what the seabed is like, how far you walk, what happens when the wind changes. No rankings, just tips from people who work here every day.<\/p>\n La Pelosa is still Stintino\u2019s postcard view, but in 2026 access required booking on the official website spiaggialapelosa.it from 15 May to 15 October, with a daily cap on entries, an entrance ticket (free for children) and a mandatory mat under your towel. The 2027 rules are published in spring. For the best times, booking and parking, read our complete guide to La Pelosa<\/a>. If you are looking for quiet alternatives outside Stintino too, there is our selection of uncrowded beaches between Alghero and Stintino<\/a>.<\/p>\n One tip that applies everywhere: even away from La Pelosa, the best hours are early morning and after 4 pm. Around midday in August the sun is fierce and the car parks fill up.<\/p>\n A few kilometres from the village, towards Porto Torres, Le Saline takes its name from the old salt pans used from the Middle Ages until the early decades of the twentieth century. Behind it lie the lagoon and the wetland; in front, the Gulf of Asinara.<\/p>\n What it\u2019s like:<\/strong> the \u201csand\u201d is made of white quartz grains, almost like tiny pebbles: it doesn\u2019t stick, but it gets hot and you feel it under bare feet. The water is crystal clear and, along most of the beach, the seabed is shallow and sandy \u2013 ideal for children.<\/p>\n Services:<\/strong> a large car park (also used by campervans), places to eat and drink, and rental of umbrellas, sunbeds and pedalos. Because it is so long, you\u2019ll find space even in August: just walk a few hundred metres away from the main entrances.<\/p>\n Who it\u2019s for:<\/strong> families with children, anyone who wants facilities close at hand, windsurfers and kitesurfers.<\/p>\n Bonus:<\/strong> flamingos can sometimes be seen in the lagoon behind the beach. It\u2019s not guaranteed: it depends on the season and the water level.<\/p>\n Pazzona is the natural continuation of Le Saline to the south-east: the beach runs on without a break. White quartz mixed with fine gravel, dunes with Mediterranean scrub behind, and a shallow seabed near the shore that slopes gently. Most of the beach is free; in season there is a kiosk renting umbrellas and sunbeds.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the choice for anyone who wants the sea of Le Saline with less coming and going. Some stretches of this coastline are set aside for dogs (dog beach): if you\u2019re travelling with yours, ask locally which stretches are allowed this year.<\/p>\n Carry on further east and the beach becomes Ezzi Mannu: kilometres of pale sand mixed with small pebbles, dunes and a more natural setting. There is at least one beach club with facilities, while long stretches remain free and without services: bring water and shade.<\/p>\n The seabed is a little less shallow than at La Pelosa, but still suitable for children under supervision. To the east, the Fiume Santo power station is visible on the horizon: not the perfect postcard, so better to know beforehand.<\/p>\n Watch out for parking.<\/strong> In July 2026 the Municipality issued an ordinance for Ezzi Mannu with one-way streets and a total parking ban on both sides of the roads concerned, to keep escape routes clear in case of fire. Park only in permitted spaces: checks do happen.<\/p>\n Behind the eastern stretch, already within the municipality of Sassari, lies the Stagno di Pilo, one of the most interesting wetlands for birdwatching.<\/p>\n Locals in Stintino distinguish between the \u201cinner sea\u201d (mare di dentro), the sheltered side facing the Gulf of Asinara where La Pelosa is, and the \u201couter sea\u201d, the Mar di Fuori, the west coast looking onto the open sea. Here everything changes: dark cliffs, rocks, small coves, deep water and sunsets over the sea.<\/p>\n This is not a place for beach umbrellas. It\u2019s for those who love walking, snorkelling when the sea is calm and a little time on their own. There are no facilities and often no shade either.<\/p>\n The best-known cove on the Mar di Fuori: small patches of sand and pebbles, plenty of rock and a beautiful rocky seabed for snorkelling. You get there on dirt roads followed by a stretch on foot; closed shoes are a must. Before jumping in from the rocks, always check the depth.<\/p>\n It is not suitable<\/strong> for small children, pushchairs or anyone who finds it hard to walk on uneven ground. When there are rough seas from the west, give it a miss: the waves come straight in.<\/p>\n Along the road to La Pelosa, on the inner sea, there are small inlets between the houses: Cala Lupo is a little cove of coarse sand and rock, with a rich seabed for snorkellers. Around Punta Negra you\u2019ll find other small ways down to the sea between the rocks. They are small spots without many facilities, handy above all if you\u2019re staying nearby and want a quick swim before dinner.<\/p>\n The locals\u2019 secret is simple: check the wind the evening before.<\/p>\n A serious warning: off Le Saline there are currents that can carry people on boards or inflatables far out. Stay close to the shore and follow the flags.<\/p>\nLa Pelosa in brief (and where to find the full guide)<\/h2>\n
Le Saline: the big family beach<\/h2>\n
Pazzona: the same sea, more breathing room<\/h2>\n
Ezzi Mannu: the wildest beach on the gulf<\/h2>\n
The Mar di Fuori: the west coast<\/h2>\n
Coscia di Donna<\/h3>\n
The coves on the La Pelosa side: Cala Lupo and Punta Negra<\/h2>\n
The wind chooses the beach<\/h2>\n
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