Beaches in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente
QualeSpiaggia calculates a sea score for 59 beaches in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente, in 13 municipalities. They lie 48 on the Sea of Sardinia and 11 on the Tyrrhenian Sea. The municipalities with the most beaches are Teulada (12), Carloforte (11) and Sant'Antioco (7). The northernmost is Spiaggia di Perdischedda (Fluminimaggiore), the southernmost Cala Ferraglione (Teulada).
Best today
Portixeddu
0.5 m
10 km/h
24°Portixeddu Accuau
0.5 m10 km/h24°Sassi Piatti
0.7 m10 km/h25°Spiaggia Girin
0.7 m10 km/h24°Spiaggia Giunco
0.7 m10 km/h24°Spiaggia de La Punta
0.7 m10 km/h24°Spiaggia di Maladroxia
0.6 m10 km/h24°Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa
0.7 m10 km/h24°Portu Tramatzu
0.5 m11 km/h24°Spiaggia Guidi
0.7 m10 km/h24°Spiaggia Portu Tramatzu
0.5 m11 km/h24°Spiaggia Punta Nera
0.7 m10 km/h24°Beaches in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente in numbers
Teulada: 12 beaches, mostly sandy (60% where the seabed is known), mainly facing southwest. Carloforte: 11 beaches, mainly facing east. Sant'Antioco: 7 beaches, mostly sandy (80% where the seabed is known), mainly facing east. Buggerru: 5 beaches, mostly sandy (100% where the seabed is known), mainly facing west. Gonnesa: 5 beaches, mostly sandy (100% where the seabed is known), mainly facing west. Iglesias: 5 beaches, mainly facing southwest.
The seabed is known for 34 of 59 beaches: 30 sandy and 4 pebble. The majority are sandy: 88%.
According to the European Environment Agency classification (EEA, 2025 season), 48 of the 48 beaches linked to a monitoring point have excellent water (100%).
The most common orientations are southwest (19 beaches) and west (14 beaches). With the Mistral (NW) 16 of 59 beaches are sheltered: those facing southeast. Municipalities with the most sheltered beaches: Carloforte and Teulada. When the Sirocco (SE) blows, the beaches facing northwest stay sheltered: 12 of 59. Municipalities with the most sheltered beaches: Gonnesa and Buggerru.
Landmark beaches: Tuerredda, Portixeddu Accuau, Spiaggia Cala Domestica, Spiaggia di Cala Lunga and Spiaggia di Maladroxia.
Today's best sea (afternoon) is at Portixeddu (Sant'Antioco), with 85/100. 59 of 59 beaches are in good or perfect condition today (at least 65/100).
Beach map
All 59 beaches
Coastal municipalities
Buggerru, Calasetta, Carloforte, Fluminimaggiore, Giba, Gonnesa, Iglesias, Masainas, Portoscuso, San Giovanni Suergiu, Sant'Anna Arresi, Sant'Antioco and Teulada.
Holiday areas
Frequently asked questions
How many beaches are there in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente?
We monitor 59, in 13 municipalities. Municipalities with the most beaches: Teulada (12) and Carloforte (11).
Where to swim with the Mistral in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente?
At the beaches facing southeast, where the Mistral blows from inland: there are 16. For example Spiaggia di Maladroxia, Portixeddu and Spiaggia Guidi.
Where to swim with the Sirocco in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente?
At the beaches facing northwest, where the Sirocco blows from inland: there are 12. For example Spiaggia le Saline, Spiaggia Grande and Spiaggia Sotto Torre.
Which are the sandy beaches in the province of Sulcis Iglesiente?
There are 30 beaches with a sandy seabed, including Tuerredda, Portixeddu Accuau and Spiaggia Cala Domestica.