Cala Mariolu: The Most Striking Beach In Sardinia

Cala Mariolu
There are lots of truly incredible beaches in and around the island of Sardinia. If you find a vacation rental in Sardinia you won't find excellent beaches in short supply. However, some are more famously perfect than others. Some of the island's beaches are especially powdery soft, some have bluer, more crystal clear water, some have more picturesque rock stacks and cliffs, some are less frequented, some are more kid-friendly, some are better for adults, and some are almost too beautiful to be real. No matter what you're looking for, there are all sorts of beaches to appeal to your needs on Sardinia.

One such beach is Cala Mariolu, on the eastern coast of the beautiful island of Sardinia. It is both especially pretty and boasts especially clear and vibrant turquoise waters. A little inlet that is framed by craggy limestone cliffs lined with lush green trees and vegetation, this strip of a beach is a mixture of golden sand that is dotted with small pebbles rounded and made smooth by the endless gentle lapping of the waves (though they can be painful for some to walk on so be sure to bring some footwear along the beach with you!).
Suitable for scuba diving and one of the best snorkeling beaches in Sardinia, it is also a great place to paddle, swim, or lay out in the shade of the limestone rocks, which provide relief from the sun at the end of the afternoon.

Consistently described by visitors as magical, romantic, and captivating, people are especially astounded by the beauty of the contrasting colours of the emerald water and sand. As a result, it is a popular spot and fills up during the summer months but come either side of the summer – the water will be pretty warm right up to October – and you'll have a more intimate experience of this stunning place. However, if you don't mind crowds, then visit this exceptional beach whenever you are taking your holiday to Italy!

Photo credit: Lddcrs / CC BY-SA 4.0

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