The best beaches on the northeast coast sheltered from the Mistral

Discover the most sheltered and quiet coves to enjoy the sea even on windy days

The Mistral in Sardinia is more than just a wind. It is the breath of the Island, its invisible soul. A demiurge that shapes not only the landscape − whose vegetation has become low and compact to resist its lashes − but also the inhabitants, accustomed to facing its challenges with stoic determination.

It is certainly not a wind that goes unnoticed, “It lasts three days and seems to never end”, to use the words of Sardinian poet Paolo Marogna. When it decides to visit Sardinia, arriving from the northwest, the sky becomes an even more intense blue, it sweeps away the sultry heat, lowers the temperatures, but agitates the sea and also the peace and quiet of the beaches. This is why we are taking you to the most beautiful, sheltered beaches and coves of the north-eastern coast, perfect for a day when the Mistral blows, to be enjoyed both by boat and by land.

Romazzino Beach

Nestled between Punta Capaccia and Punta Romazzino, it is the northernmost beach on our itinerary, which – like the hotel of the same name, whose guests enjoy exclusive access to a portion of its approximately 300 meters of coastline – takes its name from rosemary (romazzinu in Gallura dialect), the aromatic plant typical of the Mediterranean scrub that surrounds it. The sand has a coarser grain than most Sardinian beaches and the shallow waters makes it perfect for families with children.

Romazzino

Spiaggia del Principe (Prince's Beach)

Smaller and more tucked away, the beach directly facing Mortorio island and named for the famous Karim Aga Khan IV − still known by some as the Poltu Di Li Cogghj beach − is made unique by two stretches of fine white sand divided by pink granite rocks that stretch out into the sea. A pool of crystal-clear water.

Spiaggia del Principe

Liscia Ruja

Over 500 metres in length, it is the largest beach in the area, not surprisingly also known as Long Beach, surrounded by the scent of cistus, strawberry trees and juniper bushes. Its name (‘red stripe’ in Sardinian) is due to its beautiful sand, with an evocative light reddish colour that is tinged with golden highlights in the sun. While maintaining a wild appearance, Liscia Ruja is a beach loved by young people and very popular, perhaps because of the famous Ferragosto festival that is held here every year.

Liscia Ruja

Cala Petra Ruja

A little further south, we find the crescent-shaped cove Cala Petra Ruja, definitely quieter than Liscia Ruja and well protected by two long strips of land (the red rocks which give it its name). A true paradise for those who love snorkelling.

Cala Petra Ruja