Ideal for family-friendly activities and watersports, this picturesque white-sand beach is also the gateway to some of Sardinia’s most exciting nightlife.

La Marinella Beach is the archetypal Mediterranean beach, with sugary white sands, clear blue waters and surprisingly few crowds. Backed by lush vegetation, the beach is ideal for strolling along the coast or sprawling under the sun. For those seeking more action, La Marinella is also known for its exciting watersports and makes an excellent base for experiencing the nightlife in nearby Porto Rotondo.

The beach’s fine, white sands stretch 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) along the coast. With shallow waters and a gentle slope, this beach is a safe and popular spot for families with young children. Walk to the water’s edge and look northeast, where you can see the islands of Soffi and Mortorio about 5 miles (8 kilometers) off the coast.

Rent a lounger and spend an afternoon listening to the gentle sounds of the waves. Go for a swim in the warm waters or sign up for thrilling watersports, such as windsurfing, scuba diving or snorkeling.

Despite the many activities available, La Marinella Beach is a remarkably tranquil stretch of sand. Watch the boats sail in and out of the nearby harbor or rent your own sailboat and see the sunset on the open water.

Take a walk to nearby Ira Beach, one of the main beaches of Porto Rotondo. Named after Princess Ira Furstenberg, this gorgeous beach has a reputation for attracting celebrities and other wealthy public figures. Keep an eye out for famous faces, or simply enjoy more water activities and beautiful Mediterranean scenery.

Enjoy a low-key evening back on La Marinella Beach or head to Porto Rotondo to experience its legendary nightlife. Find a seat at a casual bar overlooking the surrounding hillside or dance until the early hours of the morning at a club.

La Marinella Beach is located less than 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) from Porto Rotondo and a little over 9 miles (15 kilometers) from Olbia, along the northeastern coast of Sardinia. Free parking is available at the beach.

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Miramare Cagliari Hotel Museo

per person

Aug. 1 - Aug. 8

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Toronto (YYZ) to Cagliari (CAG)

8.2/10 Very Good! (214 reviews)

The hotel is located in a convenient spot with most things in walkable distance or a quick bus ride away. They're redoing the street in front of the hotel--nothing to do with the hotel, but if you have mobility issues, it might be a problem as taxi can't come near the door. The inside itself is unique with all sorts of bric brac scattered about. The rooms were spacious and had everything you need. Worth noting that unless you have a harbour view, your windows will open into a pretty depressing indoor courtyard, with little light--it's a historic building, this isn't unusual but worth noting. The only real issue is the issue with the keys-- the doors have the original locks on them. Which is fine, except by their own admission the one for Room 4 is problematic. It was a pain to open and close and frankly the whole door didn't seem very secure anyways. You had to leave your keys at the front desk when you went out which would be fine if they a) told you that when you checked in so you didn't get a lecture later, and made sure there was always someone at the front desk or the door was unlocked. Unfortunately a number of times I was forced to wait around for someone to come back when I was heading out, so I could leave my key. If they could get this ridiculous key situation sorted I'd happily give them a 5/5, but over 3 days it became increasingly annoying.

Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2024