The beach of Costa Rei extends for about 10 km.
The fine, very white sand, the stunning water colors that range from emerald green to turquoise and deep blue, the pine forests, and the fragrant Mediterranean scrub that borders the beaches have made Costa Rei one of the most popular destinations in Sardinia.
Starting from Santa Giusta beach, we are at the border with the municipality of Castiadas, which is home to the famous Peppino rock, a 30-meter long white granite that resembles a large whale stranded on the shore. The rock forms a small cove where, in the absence of wind, a pool of sun-warmed water is created. Legend has it that the name was given by an old fisherman named Peppino, who, in love with the place, used to go to the rock every evening to fish.
Just behind Santa Giusta beach lies a small forest of ancient juniper trees, characteristic of Sardinia.
From here you can admire the entire bay of Costa Rei from a fantastic perspective, with the beach winding at the foot of Monte Nai.
In the center of the bay lies the stretch of Piscina Rei beach, recognizable by its characteristic sand dunes and the presence of sea lilies, an immaculate and fragrant flower that blooms on Sardinian beaches from June to September.
After Piscina Rei, there is a small cove called Porto Pirastu, used in ancient times for ship docking. The name ‘pirastu’ comes from the numerous wild pear trees found in the area.
At the far end of the bay is Capo Ferrato, a stretch of sea characterized by numerous rocks and a beach made of smooth pebbles, a favorite spot for fishing enthusiasts and for picnics to be enjoyed in the equipped pine forest nearby.
The beach of Costa Rei extends for about 10 km.
The fine, very white sand, the stunning water colors that range from emerald green to turquoise and deep blue, the pine forests, and the fragrant Mediterranean scrub that borders the beaches have made Costa Rei one of the most popular destinations in Sardinia.
Starting from Santa Giusta beach, we are at the border with the municipality of Castiadas, which is home to the famous Peppino rock, a 30-meter long white granite that resembles a large whale stranded on the shore. The rock forms a small cove where, in the absence of wind, a pool of sun-warmed water is created. Legend has it that the name was given by an old fisherman named Peppino, who, in love with the place, used to go to the rock every evening to fish.
Just behind Santa Giusta beach lies a small forest of ancient juniper trees, characteristic of Sardinia.
From here you can admire the entire bay of Costa Rei from a fantastic perspective, with the beach winding at the foot of Monte Nai.
In the center of the bay lies the stretch of Piscina Rei beach, recognizable by its characteristic sand dunes and the presence of sea lilies, an immaculate and fragrant flower that blooms on Sardinian beaches from June to September.
After Piscina Rei, there is a small cove called Porto Pirastu, used in ancient times for ship docking. The name ‘pirastu’ comes from the numerous wild pear trees found in the area.
At the far end of the bay is Capo Ferrato, a stretch of sea characterized by numerous rocks and a beach made of smooth pebbles, a favorite spot for fishing enthusiasts and for picnics to be enjoyed in the equipped pine forest nearby.
