La Pelosa, Stintino | Top 150 Bikini Destinations
LA PELOSA, STINTINO / SARDINIA, ITALY
La Pelosa,
Stintino.
White sand, shallow turquoise water and a beach day planned around the shore’s conservation rules.
Plan your beach day ↘La Pelosa’s clear shallows with Torre della Pelosa offshore, Stintino, Sardinia. Photo: Antonello Masala (resized) ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
TOP 150 BIKINI DESTINATIONS / STINTINO, SARDINIA
At the edge of Sardinia.
A slower day by the shallows.
La Pelosa lies near Capo Falcone, north of Stintino, with fine pale sand, shallow water and the stone Torre della Pelosa offshore. Piana and Asinara form the seaward backdrop. The shore is managed for limited seasonal access, so begin with the official booking portal rather than a spontaneous drive.
Choose a base in Stintino for harbor walks, Capo Falcone for the beach end of the peninsula, or Porto Torres for a separate port-town stay. Keep these places distinct: a Porto Torres address is not beside La Pelosa, and a hotel reservation does not by itself replace a beach booking.
ON THE WORLD MAP
Northwestern Sardinia, Mediterranean Sea.
La Pelosa Beach, Stintino, Sardinia, Italy
01 / ARRIVAL
Arrive at Alghero, then plan the last leg.
Stintino’s old harbor
Boats in Stintino’s old harbor, separate from La Pelosa Beach.
Photo: Gianni Careddu (resized) ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0Three bases, three different journeys.
Stintino village suits a harbor-based evening with meals and supplies nearby. Capo Falcone is the beach-end area, with seasonal accommodation and venues. Porto Torres works as a separate town and ferry gateway; allow a road or scheduled bus journey to the Stintino peninsula.
On the beach
Assess the sea, wind and actual flags before entering. Shallow water does not remove risk, and a photograph is not a forecast. Stay out of marked boat corridors, supervise children and use permitted walkways. Do not attempt an offshore tower crossing simply because water looks shallow. Beach and access information ↗
02 / BEACH ESSENTIALS
Know before you go.
Book through the authorized portal when seasonal controls apply, bring a mat for the sand and separate the entry fee from parking or rentals.
01 / HOW TO GET THERE
Village, road and buses
The official beach page places La Pelosa about 3.5 km from Stintino village. The approach ends near the shore, with designated walkways to the beach. Use the current ARST 727 calendar for local bus options; seasonal airport transport has a separate timetable.
Authorized booking portal and current rules ↗02 / BEACH ACCESS
Reserve before you travel
The published 2026 controlled season ran May 15–October 15, capped at 1,500 visitors per day, with a €3.50 daily access fee. Use the official portal for the applicable season and QR-code entry. Next-season dates, fees and availability were not yet verified.
03 / THE SAND
Fine sand and a required mat
La Pelosa has fine white sand. Put a sand-retaining mat between the sand and your towel: towels must not lie directly on the beach. Keep dune fences clear and use the foot-rinse stations when leaving, as the municipal regulation requires.
04 / FOOD & WATER
Water, food and vendors
The municipal tourism page lists nearby kiosks and bars. Bring drinking water and a packed snack, especially outside summer. On-beach itinerant trading is prohibited under the La Pelosa regulation; do not rely on roaming sellers for supplies. Confirm any venue’s current service before leaving your base.
05 / CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
Chairs and umbrellas
Municipal visitor information lists sunbed and umbrella rental, separate from the beach-entry booking. Check the exact concession, location, season and price before paying. A beach ticket alone does not include a reserved sunbed, parking or a transfer. Do not assume neighboring beach-club facilities are included.
06 / RESTROOMS & SHOWERS
Toilets, showers and assistance
The municipal tourism page lists toilets and showers with entry-ticket access. Actual seasonal opening and any accessible equipment need confirmation for your visit. No current La Pelosa lifeguard roster was verified. Use the on-site signs and staff for current directions; do not equate a nearby concession’s staff with beach-wide supervision.
03 / THE BEACH
A day at La Pelosa.
La Pelosa shallows
Shallow turquoise water and anchored boats at La Pelosa, Stintino.
Photo: Gianni Careddu (resized) ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.001 / PREPARE
Check access first
Read the season’s booking notice, save the QR code when required and confirm your transport home.
02 / SETTLE
Use a mat on the sand
Choose a permitted space clear of walkways and dunes. Keep your towel on the mat.
03 / SWIM
Follow the actual conditions
Stay within permitted swimming areas and return to shore if wind, flags or visibility change.
04 / VILLAGE
Browse locally
Change or cover up before visiting village shops.
Start with your access confirmation and the current forecast. Bring the mat before leaving your base, then arrive with time to find legal parking or the correct stop. Leave room for a break away from the midday sun and for the trip back to Stintino. Keep any tower view from a permitted shore position.
04 / NEARBY BEACHES
Four separate shores to consider.
La Pelosetta is beside the La Pelosa area; Le Saline and Ezzi Mannu lie farther down the peninsula. Balai belongs to Porto Torres and needs a separate journey. Each beach has its own access and conditions; none is a way around La Pelosa’s entry controls.
La Pelosetta
A smaller neighboring cove with sand, rocks and a view toward the tower islet. The photograph also shows equipped lawn areas, which are separate services rather than proof of unrestricted public facilities.
- Suited to
- A short, separately checked coastal stop
- Facilities
- Municipal visitor information lists nearby rentals, refreshments and toilets; confirm the season and terms.
- Good to know
- Do not assume that a tower-islet crossing is safe or authorized on your day.
La Pelosetta’s rocky shore and equipped lawn area, Stintino; current services need a separate check.
Photo: rene boulay (resized) ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0
Le Saline
A pale, coarse-grained shore near the historic coastal tower and salt-pond landscape. Its surface and more open setting differ from La Pelosa’s fine sand. Check wind and water conditions on arrival.
- Suited to
- A separate shore day with a different sand texture
- Facilities
- Check current parking, concessions and toilets locally; carry water and shade.
- Good to know
- Keep to permitted paths around wetlands and leave grains, shells and pebbles in place.
The coarse pale shore at Le Saline near Stintino, with its coastal tower.
Photo: Cristian85 (resized) ↗ · CC BY 3.0
Ezzi Mannu
The municipal tourism office describes white quartz grains mixed with fine sand. Natural washed-up material may be present, as in the source photograph; the image is not a current cleanliness or swimming report.
- Suited to
- A road-based beach day outside the La Pelosa area
- Facilities
- Municipal listings include seasonal rentals, refreshments, nearby toilets and parking; check current availability.
- Good to know
- Use legal signed parking and assess wind separately from conditions at La Pelosa.
Ezzi Mannu’s pale beach with naturally washed-up material, Stintino; conditions change.
Photo: ┌─┼─┬┴──┘ (resized) ↗ · CC BY 3.0
Balai
A sandy cove in Porto Torres below a limestone shoreline, with the San Gavino a Mare area nearby. Make this a distinct town-and-coast outing, with transport back to your actual accommodation.
- Suited to
- Combining a Porto Torres visit with a shore stop
- Facilities
- Town services and the coastal park are nearby; specific beach services and staffing need an on-date check.
- Good to know
- This is Porto Torres, not Stintino. Follow barriers and avoid cliff edges.
Sand and limestone shore at Balai Beach, Porto Torres.
Photo: Antofa (resized) ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0Area labels describe geography rather than a promised walking or driving time. Use each map link and verify access, parking and current facilities separately.
05 / MUST-SEE
Three ways to see the area.
STINTINO / VILLAGE
Harbors and the tuna-fishing story
Walk the old and new harbor areas, then ask the municipal tourism office about the Museo della Tonnara, known as MUT. The museum concerns the fishing and working history of Stintino. Check current admission and opening before making it the focus of a non-beach afternoon.
Harbors and the tuna-fishing story information ↗ASINARA / BOAT JOURNEY
A planned national-park visit
Reach Asinara with an authorized transport or excursion operator and confirm the landing point, permitted route and return. Cala Reale and Cala d’Oliva are different parts of the island. Do not treat a coastal cruise as permission to enter every cove or a guarantee of a beach landing.
A planned national-park visit information ↗PORTO TORRES / TOWN
A separate day around the port
Combine a Porto Torres town walk with Balai’s coastal setting and a confirmed meal. The basilica of San Gavino and the Roman remains are separate visits requiring their own current opening checks. Leave time for the return journey instead of treating the town as an extension of Stintino village.
A separate day around the port information ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
La Pelosa and the surrounding area.
The approximate pin marks La Pelosa’s sandy shore, not a car park or a guaranteed entry point. Stintino village is farther south on the peninsula; Porto Torres is a separate town to the southeast. Both maps use the same beach coordinates.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
From the peninsula to the harbor towns.
These source-identified photographs show Capo Falcone, the view toward Isola Piana, Cala Reale on Asinara and Porto Torres. They describe distinct places, not a single beach complex or a current service inspection.
Capo Falcone panorama
A broad coastal panorama of the Capo Falcone area, Stintino.
Photo: Mihael Grmek (resized) ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0
Toward Isola Piana
A shore view toward Isola Piana off Stintino.
Photo: Giorgio Galeotti (resized) ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cala Reale, Asinara
Cala Reale on Asinara, a separate island destination reached by an arranged boat journey.
Photo: Alexkom000 (resized) ↗ · CC BY 4.0
Porto Torres from the air
Aerial view of Porto Torres, a separate port town southeast of Stintino.
Photo: Michiel1972 (resized) ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.006 / HOTELS
Find your base.
STINTINO / WATERFRONT
103 Stintino Boutique Hotel
Unconfirmed · Request a current room quote for your dates.
The operator currently offers rooms on Stintino’s waterfront, with private bathrooms and air conditioning. This is a village base for meals and harbor walks, with a separate journey to La Pelosa. Ask about room access, parking, seasonal opening and the full stay total before confirming.
103 Stintino Boutique Hotel — official information ↗STINTINO / LE VELE AREA
Park Hotel Asinara
Unconfirmed · Request a current room quote for your dates.
Park Hotel Asinara’s active official site describes Sardinian-style rooms on the road between Stintino village and the beach end of the peninsula. Use it as a mainland peninsula base, despite the island name. Confirm the exact room, transport arrangements, opening season and current quotation directly.
Park Hotel Asinara — official information ↗STINTINO / CALA DI RENA
Hotel Cala Reale
Unconfirmed · Request a current room quote for your dates.
The hotel’s current site lists rooms, pools and a guest shuttle to La Pelosa, with the beach about three kilometers away. Confirm the shuttle’s operating period and return arrangements before relying on it. Beach-entry reservations, any room supplements and your full dated quotation need separate confirmation.
Hotel Cala Reale — official information ↗CAPO FALCONE / LA PELOSETTA
Residence Hotel La Pelosetta
Unconfirmed · Request a current room quote for your dates.
The residence operator offers rooms and apartments facing the La Pelosetta coast, near the La Pelosa area. Compare the actual accommodation type and cooking facilities rather than assuming every unit has the same inclusions. Ask about seasonal availability, parking and any beach-service charges before booking.
Residence Hotel La Pelosetta — official information ↗STINTINO / LE TONNARE
Le Tonnare di Stintino
Unconfirmed · Request a current room quote for your dates.
This operating resort business occupies a converted tuna-processing site south of Stintino village. Its own beach and resort services are distinct from La Pelosa. Confirm the opening window, meal plan, mandatory package charges and transfer options, and request a total for your dates and party size.
Le Tonnare di Stintino — official information ↗PORTO TORRES / TOWN OUTSKIRTS
Hotel Libyssonis
Unconfirmed · Request a current room quote for your dates.
Hotel Libyssonis maintains an official booking and enquiry service for its Porto Torres property on Via del Lentischio. Choose it for a separate Porto Torres stay or port connection, with a planned onward journey to Stintino. Ask about parking, arrival arrangements and the complete room quotation.
Hotel Libyssonis — official information ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
Check the local wind and marine forecast before a beach or boat day. The mistral can affect transfers and exposed shorelines; the sheltered appearance of a photograph is not a guarantee. Use current operator advice for any Asinara crossing and leave a return buffer.Weather and travel planning ↗
07 / FOOD & CULTURE
From sand to table.
Stagno delle Saline
Stagno delle Saline wetland near Stintino; keep to permitted paths.
Photo: Gianni Careddu (resized) ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0What to order
Menus around Stintino reflect fishing traditions alongside Sardinian pasta, bread, cheeses and seasonal produce. Ask what is available that day, how fish is priced and whether a dish contains shellfish or other allergens. A set fishing-house meal and an à-la-carte restaurant require different booking and price questions.
Local habits
Use a shirt or cover-up for town, restaurants and shops. Ask before photographing people or religious observances, keep harbor working areas clear and leave natural material on the shore. Treat Italian and local Sardinian culture as living local life rather than a staged part of a beach visit.
A LITTLE ITALIAN
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Buongiorno
- Good morning
- Acqua, per favore
- Water, please
- Grazie
- Thank you
- Il conto, per favore
- The check, please
SIX RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
STINTINO / VIA PUNTA SCORNO
Ittiturismo Antares
Unconfirmed · Confirm the current menu and full meal total.
Antares describes a reservation-only meal in a fishing family’s home, with a set menu shaped by the catch. Ask about the current menu, allergies and full price when reserving. Its published online prices are not treated here as a confirmed quotation for your visit.
Ittiturismo Antares — official information ↗STINTINO / VIA SASSARI
Ristorante Silvestrino
Unconfirmed · Confirm the current menu and full meal total.
Silvestrino’s current restaurant page describes local seafood, fregola and tuna bottarga in the village. Ask which dishes are available that day and how any whole fish or lobster is charged before ordering. Reserve through the restaurant and confirm seasonal service and the current menu total.
Ristorante Silvestrino — official information ↗CAPO FALCONE / VIALE LA PELOSA
La Pelosetta Restaurant
Unconfirmed · Confirm the current menu and full meal total.
The restaurant’s own site currently provides table reservations at Viale La Pelosa near the neighboring cove. Treat this as a separately booked meal, not an included beach-ticket service. Confirm your seating, dietary requirements, current opening and the menu price before planning a full beach day around it.
La Pelosetta Restaurant — official information ↗STINTINO / PIAZZA DEI 45
Trattoria Opera Viva
Unconfirmed · Confirm the current menu and full meal total.
Opera Viva’s operator page describes handmade pasta, seafood and Sardinian dishes at Piazza dei 45. Ask about the day’s choices and ingredients rather than treating an online dish list as a fixed menu. Confirm current opening, reserve when needed and check the full meal price directly.
Trattoria Opera Viva — official information ↗PORTO TORRES / LUNGOMARE BALAI
Ristorante Pizzeria Scogliolungo
Unconfirmed · Confirm the current menu and full meal total.
The operator’s current page identifies this restaurant and pizzeria on Porto Torres’ Lungomare Balai. It suits a meal during a separate town visit rather than a short walk from La Pelosa. Confirm the correct waterfront branch, daily service and current menu before making the journey.
Ristorante Pizzeria Scogliolungo — official information ↗PORTO TORRES / VIA LIBIO
Ristorante Il Cicchetto
Unconfirmed · Confirm the current menu and full meal total.
Il Cicchetto’s active official site offers reservations in Porto Torres’ historic center and describes fresh pasta and long-fermented pinsa alongside fish and meat dishes. Ask about availability, allergies and how market seafood is priced. Plan your return to Stintino before adding drinks to a town dinner.
Ristorante Il Cicchetto — official information ↗08 / NIGHTLIFE
Three evening settings.
Chameleon Clubbing · Capo Falcone
The venue’s own page identifies its Capo Falcone address and current restaurant service; independent current listings also describe a bar setting. Confirm whether drinks-only seating is available for your date. Choose a quiet aperitivo or alcohol-free drink, ask for the current menu and arrange the journey home beforehand. Chameleon Clubbing · Capo Falcone information ↗
Lu Fanali · Stintino waterfront
Lu Fanali’s own site identifies a bar, café and restaurant facing the harbor in Stintino’s historic center. Use it for a coffee or an early evening drink if current service is confirmed. Ask about drinks prices and opening directly rather than relying on an unchanged online timetable. Lu Fanali · Stintino waterfront information ↗
I Ginepri · La Pelosetta area
The current residence operator lists I Ginepri as a nearby sandwich bar. Confirm its opening window and access before visiting, especially outside summer. Treat it as a separate seasonal refreshment stop, with its own menu and prices, rather than an included facility of La Pelosa’s managed beach. I Ginepri · La Pelosetta area information ↗
Choose an evening near your accommodation or arrange a return taxi or sober driver in advance. Check seasonal opening directly; a venue’s regular hours do not guarantee service on a winter evening. Do not count on a late beach bus.
09 / SHOPPING
Choose a local keepsake.
STINTINO / TORRE FALCONE
Turrismarket CRAI · Torre Falcone
The retailer’s own branch list identifies its store at Torre Falcone 4 in Stintino. Use this as a village supply stop and check stock before assuming a required beach mat is available. Buy drinking water and suitable packed food ahead of the journey, with a reusable bag for purchases.
Hours Confirm current opening directly.
Turrismarket CRAI · Torre Falcone — official information ↗STINTINO / WATERFRONT
103’s Sardinian food-and-wine boutique
The hotel operator’s current page identifies a small boutique selling Sardinian food and wine products on the waterfront. Ask which goods are stocked and whether non-guests may browse. Check packing, baggage limits and the final price before buying a gift for the journey home.
Hours Confirm boutique access and current service with the operator.
103’s Sardinian food-and-wine boutique — official information ↗PORTO TORRES / VIA MARE
Turrismarket CRAI · Via Mare
Turrismarket’s own store list identifies its Porto Torres branch at Via Mare 24. This is a mainland Sardinian town stop, separate from Stintino and La Pelosa. Combine it with a planned Porto Torres visit or port arrival, and confirm opening, stock and any food-storage needs before continuing.
Hours Confirm current opening directly.
Turrismarket CRAI · Via Mare — official information ↗Ask whether a price is in US or Eastern Caribbean dollars and whether card payment is accepted. Request a receipt and export-safe packing for art; avoid coral and wildlife souvenirs.
10 / EVENTS & MONEY
Plan around the season.
Madonna della Difesa · around September
Stintino’s confraternity organizes the patronal celebrations and procession at sea, with related community activities. Use around September as a planning window; confirm the current program with the organizer and give religious observances room. Attendance does not include a place on a boat.
Madonna della Difesa · around September information ↗Sailing gatherings · around spring and late summer
Stintino’s nautical club organizes sailing activities, including events connected with the vela latina tradition. Municipal tourism listings show spring gatherings, while later-season programs vary. Ask the club which public events are actually scheduled during your stay; do not assume a race runs every week.
Sailing gatherings · around spring and late summer information ↗Money · Euro
Italy uses the euro (EUR, €). Ask for the full price and receipt, check card acceptance before ordering, and separate beach admission, parking, rentals and transport in your budget. Hotel and meal prices are unconfirmed until a current quotation or menu is supplied.
Money · Euro information ↗11 / WHAT TO WEAR
A mat, a cover-up and room for water.
LA PELOSA KIT
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Pelosa Arc is the assigned high-waisted bikini for this guide. Add a sun hat and a loose shirt for the walk and breaks away from the water; swimwear does not replace sun protection. Choose your swim time according to the flags and conditions you find.
For the walk away from the sand
Pack a separate mat beneath your towel, following La Pelosa’s sand-protection rule. Wear secure shoes on the approach and keep your bag compact enough to carry without blocking walkways. Bring a dry layer for a breezy return journey.
In town
Change or cover up before village meals and shopping. Keep water and sun protection within reach, and plan a shaded break without stepping into protected dunes or leaning equipment against their fences.
12 / FAQ
Good to know.
Do I need to reserve La Pelosa?
Seasonal reservation controls apply. The official portal’s published 2026 rules are summarized in Beach essentials; check that portal for your actual travel season rather than using last season’s calendar. Buying parking or reserving a hotel does not automatically provide beach entry.
Can I put a towel directly on the sand?
No. Bring a suitable mat beneath it, as the municipal beach regulation requires. The rule protects sand from being carried away. Keep out of protected dunes and use the exit rinse points according to staff instructions.
Is smoking allowed on the beach?
La Pelosa’s sand area is smoke-free. The municipal regulation permits smoking only at specified places on the avenue or close to designated municipal ashtrays. Follow current signs and staff directions; do not smoke on your towel or leave cigarette ends behind.
Which airport and bus should I use?
Alghero-Fertilia (AHO) is the nearest airport gateway. Direct Sardabus service is seasonal, while a connection through Sassari may be needed outside its published summer window. Check the airport and operator timetables, then confirm any onward local connection and return.
Are beach services guaranteed in winter?
No. The municipality lists facilities for the managed beach, but their actual seasonal operation must be checked for your visit. Bring supplies and ask about toilets, rentals and staffing before arriving. A clear photograph and an available parking space do not confirm beach services.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
Pelosa Arc, for your beach bag.
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