It is the most beautiful beach in Europe. But it is also the hardest to conquer.

La Pelosa in Stintino is a dream: turquoise water, ultra-fine white sand, the Aragonese tower on the horizon. Precisely for this reason, every year thousands of tourists risk ruining their holiday with the stress of the "click day" to book entry, or worse, by arriving there and finding the barrier down.

At Villa Malvasio we don't want you to experience Sardinia with anxiety. Here is our practical guide to enjoying the sea of Northern Sardinia without stress (and without fines).

1. La Pelosa: Instructions for Use (2026)

If you want to see it, you need to plan ahead.

Booking: It is mandatory from June to October. Spots sell out in a few minutes. Our advice? As soon as you book your room with us, set an alarm on your phone to book the beach on the official website.

The Mat Rule: Attention! It is strictly forbidden to lay your towel directly on the sand. You must have a rigid mat underneath. Don't have one? Don't worry: at Villa Malvasio we have some emergency ones for our guests, or we will tell you where to buy one cheaply before you leave.

2. The "Plan B" Worth an "A": Le Saline and Ezzi Mannu

And if you can't find a spot at La Pelosa? Or if it's too windy? Many tourists panic. The "Sassaresi", on the other hand, go elsewhere. Just a few minutes from Stintino are the beaches of Ezzi Mannu and Le Saline. White sand (small pebbles that look like rice), crystal clear emerald-colored sea and, above all, space. Here you won't be elbow to elbow with your neighbor. It's paradise for those seeking true relaxation and wild nature.

3. Argentiera and Porto Ferro: The Charm of the Wild

If one morning you wake up and want an adventure, we'll send you to the west coast.

Porto Ferro: A bay of orange/golden sand, surrounded by dunes and pine forests.

L'Argentiera: A beach set among old abandoned silver mines. A movie-like landscape, perfect for snorkeling and enjoying a sunset that "sizzles" into the sea.

4. Platamona: The Beach of the Sassaresi

Often snubbed by glossy guides, the Platamona coastline offers kilometers of free beach, sand dunes and a refreshing pine forest. It's the perfect solution for an "easy" day, 15 minutes from our Villa, with no parking problems and great kiosks for a sunset aperitif.

Conclusion: Follow the Wind (and Our Advice) The secret to a perfect holiday in Sardinia is not booking everything months in advance, but knowing how to choose the beach based on the wind. If the Mistral blows, we'll send you to sheltered spots. If the Sirocco blows, we'll show you coves as flat as a board. Every morning, during breakfast at Villa Malvasio, we check the weather for you and draw up the perfect itinerary for the day.