Places in Arbatax, Sardinia

Arbatax is a well known holiday resort on the east central coast of the island. The small village is situated at the base of the imposing Capo Bellavista, completely covered with a thick Mediterranean bush and dominated by a lighthouse and by the picturesque Torre di Arbatax, a Spanish XVII century building.

The surrounding area boasts high cliffs hiding and protecting white, sandy beaches, pristine sea water, enchanting views and almost untouched nature. Here is the evocative creek of Cala Luna, set amidst a woodlands of oleanders, with six huge grottos opening up into the white beach.

Within a short distance is Cala Goloritzè, emerald green sea and a rocky arch with a 140 mt high pinnacle, Cala Sisine and the two inlets of Cala Biriola and Cala Mariolu. Further south, nearby Tertenia, the landscape unexpectedly changes into a flat and sandy coast similar to Is Arenas or Sinis on the opposite side of the island.

Driving from Sa Pedra Longa, a 128 mt high pinnacle, down to the small village of Cardedu, a long strip of white sandy beach will open in front of you. The nearby town of Santa Maria Navarrese hosts a fully serviced marina for sailing and motor yachts, while Tortolì together with Arbatax is directly linked to Italy mainland through ferry service or through a small seasonal airport.

Unique, when not scary, its runway starts from the sand of the beach just 60 metres away from the sea.