Beaches on the Costa Smeralda
QualeSpiaggia calculates a sea score for 36 beaches on the Costa Smeralda, in 1 municipality. They all face on the Tyrrhenian Sea. From north to south they range from Spiagghja Li Capanni/Spiaggia Punta le Saline (Arzachena) to Razza di Junco (Arzachena).
Sea today on the Costa Smeralda →Today's top 10
Cala Ginepro
0.7 m
10 km/h
24°Cala Tremonti
0.7 m10 km/h23°Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata
0.7 m10 km/h23°Capriccioli Est
0.7 m10 km/h23°Capriccioli Ovest
0.7 m10 km/h23°Elephant's Beach
0.7 m10 km/h23°La Pitrizza
0.7 m10 km/h24°Spiaggia Fumagalli
0.7 m10 km/h23°Spiaggia La Celvia
0.7 m10 km/h23°Spiaggia Li Itriceddhi
0.6 m10 km/h23°Beaches on the Costa Smeralda in numbers
Where we know the seabed (17 of 36 beaches) there are 17 sandy. Most are sandy (100%).
Water quality: 34 of 35 beaches with an EEA monitoring point are rated excellent (97%, 2025 season). Others: 1 sufficient.
The beaches mostly face east (10 beaches) and northeast (8 beaches). With the Mistral (NW) 13 of 36 beaches are sheltered: those facing southeast. When the Sirocco (SE) blows, the beaches facing northwest stay sheltered: 9 of 36.
Landmark beaches: Baja Sardinia, Piccolo Pevero, Razza di Junco, Spiaggia La Celvia and Spiaggia Li Itriceddhi.
Today (afternoon) the highest score is 76/100, at Cala Ginepro (Arzachena). 36 of 36 beaches are in good or perfect condition today (at least 65/100).
The area includes 1 municipalities: Arzachena. Definition: it.wikipedia.org.
Beach map
Beaches on the Costa Smeralda by municipality
Arzachena
| Beach | Province | Seabed | Today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cala Ginepro | Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna | Sand | 76 |
| Cala Tremonti | Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna | 76 | |
| Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata | Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna | Sand | 76 |
| Capriccioli Est | Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna | Sand | 76 |
| Capriccioli Ovest | Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna | Sand | 76 |
| Elephant's Beach | Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna | 76 | |
| La Pitrizza | Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna | Sand | 76 |
| Spiaggia Fumagalli | Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna | Sand | 76 |
Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there on the Costa Smeralda?
We monitor 36, in 1 municipality.
Where to swim with the Mistral on the Costa Smeralda?
At the beaches facing southeast, where the Mistral blows from inland: there are 13. For example Razza di Junco, Spiaggia La Celvia and Spiaggia Li Itriceddhi.
Where to swim with the Sirocco on the Costa Smeralda?
At the beaches facing northwest, where the Sirocco blows from inland: there are 9. For example Baja Sardinia, Spiaggia Precedence A Mucchi Bianchi and Capo Ferro beach.
Which are the sandy beaches on the Costa Smeralda?
There are 17 beaches with a sandy seabed, including Baja Sardinia, Spiaggia La Celvia and Spiaggia Li Itriceddhi.
What is the water quality like on the Costa Smeralda?
Excellent at 34 of 35 beaches (97%), according to the EEA classification for the 2025 season.
Where is the sea best today on the Costa Smeralda?
According to today's score (afternoon): Cala Ginepro (76/100), Cala Tremonti (76/100) and Capriccioli - spiaggia il Pirata (76/100).