La Pelosa beach: a complete guide to visiting Sardinia’s most iconic shore

Stintino and surroundings - 27 June 2025

There’s a place on the northwestern tip of Sardinia that looks almost unreal.

A tiny slice of paradise where the water is as clear as glass, the sand is as white as flour, and the whole scene feels like the tropics.

Welcome to La Pelosa Beach – the iconic beach of Stintino, and one of the most stunning in Europe.

But precisely because it’s so loved, visiting La Pelosa requires some planning.

Here’s an up-to-date, stress-free guide to help you make the most of your experience.

Where is La Pelosa beach?

La Pelosa is located about 2 km from the center of Stintino, in the northwest of Sardinia.

It’s easily reachable by car, scooter, shuttle bus, or even on foot via the coastal road. The views along the way – turquoise waters, tiny islands, ancient towers – are already part of the magic.

When to visit La Pelosa

La Pelosa is breathtaking year-round, but during summer – especially in July and August – it becomes one of the busiest beaches in Sardinia, with restricted access.

To enjoy it at its best:

Go early, ideally before 8:30 AM
Or visit in the late afternoon, when the light turns golden and the crowds thin out
The best months are June and September – same beauty, fewer people

Swim In The La Pelosa Beach Crystal Water

Entry rules: what you need to know before you go

To protect this delicate ecosystem, La Pelosa is subject to strict regulations:

Limited access: max 1,500 people per day (from May 15 to October 15)
Online booking required: reserve your spot at spiaggialapelosa.it or via the official app
Entry fee: €3.50 per person (children excluded)
Mandatory beach mat: you must place a mat under your towel (fines apply)
No smoking, no collecting sand or shells
Active monitoring all day – avoid last-minute plans, or you may be turned away

What makes La Pelosa so special?

Though relatively small, La Pelosa is close to perfect: a narrow strip of powder-white sand, with shallow, crystal-clear water stretching out for tens of meters.

The sea shifts from sky-blue to deep turquoise, and the view is dominated by the historic Torre della Pelosa and Isola Piana, which you can often reach by swimming or paddleboarding.

It’s ideal for: