Spiaggia La Pelosa — Attraction in Isthintini/Stintino

A very beautiful beach with crystal-clear waters, providing a memorable experience when you're in Sardinia. Keep reading for some practical tips!

To access the beach, you must reserve a ticket 48 hours in advance through a website, starting at 8:00 AM, but they sell out within minutes due to the limited number available. Additionally, a straw mat is mandatory to place under your towel. You can purchase one at a local kiosk or from one of the street vendors. Furthermore, parking along the road can be quite expensive, and there are beach rules to follow. Be aware that breaking the local rules will result in a fine; enforcement is very strict, so don't take it lightly.

Regarding the beach, it can get very crowded during peak hours. So, arrive before 10:00 AM to secure a spot. Renting a parasol or beach bed can also be quite pricey. On the east side of the beach, it's quieter than on the west side. I recommend snorkeling around the tower on the western side. There's a lot of marine life among the rocks on the sea floor there. It's fascinating to see an octopus in its habitat.

If you couldn't manage to reserve a ticket, you can consider going to Spiaggia della Pelosetta. The coastline is rocky but free. From here, you can also swim to La Pelosa and experience the white and soft sand.

All in all, it's a fantastic experience for a day. It may be less suitable for multiple days due to the effort required and the heavy commercialization of the beach. The municipality of Spiaggia La Pelosa profits from this, which makes it not a...

The beach itself is quite lovely, though not particularly unique compared to others we've seen in Sardinia. It's a good choice for families with small children due to the shallow water that extends for 20-30 meters. Unfortunately, the locals' behavior was less than welcoming, as we've experienced in other parts of Sardinia. It's important to note that this beach is actually closed, and you must purchase a ticket to access it. Failing to do so could result in a hefty fine. There's also a fee for parking in the area around the beach. The beach guards were particularly unpleasant, harassing tourists. It's worth noting that locals were allowed to play ball games, which seems discriminatory. We were surprised to find that playing volleyball or any ball games is strictly prohibited on the beach, even in empty areas. This rule only seems to apply to the beach itself, as ball games are allowed in the water. We encountered a particularly rude beach guard who refused to speak English, even after we repeatedly requested his assistance. It was only after a few minutes of misunderstanding that he finally asked a colleague who could speak English to explain the rules. We were informed that ball games were not allowed, even though it was clear that our activities were not bothering anyone. But you cannot see anything about this rule where you enter the strand. I attached the photos. The ticket is only available...

Beautiful beach.....BUT.....I am rating the whole experience (of course very personal) and not just the beach itself. The beach gets 4 stars (not as beautiful as La Cinta). It is beautiful but definitely ruined by the other pieces of the puzzle which make the whole experience.

1 star because:

First of all:

Way way too full in July, but I guess this is to be expected. Even still, you have to pay for a ticket and the beach is still extremely full -- there was no space for a single umbrella more.

There is a scam website where we had unknowingly bought our tickets ... be aware of scam tickets for La Pelosa. We understood we were scammed only after we had arrived at the checkin (yes, there is a checkin) and had to present our tickets. The people at the checkin were completely unable to help us. So in the end we had to go to La Pelosita which is a rocky beach just next to La Pelosa and swim to La Pelosa.

Also: You are only allowed to put your towel on the La Pelosa beach if you have a straw cover underneath it. If you don't have a cover you can buy it for 5€.

Tip: You don't need to pay for parking. Drive a bit uphill and you will find many free spots. You would have to walk 10 minutes but it isn't a drama compared to the 20€ you would have to spend for parking next to the beach (if you even find a spot).

Honestly, the beach is underwhelming especially compared...