Cala Luas & Rio Girasole, Cardedu
Places
Beach·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Cala Luas & Rio Girasole, Cardedu

Sardinia

South of the Perd'e Pera resorts, Cala Luas is a run of small red-rock coves and coarse sand where the Rio Girasole meets the sea, with junipers on the low headlands. A flat coast path runs north past pink cliffs to the Spanish tower of Museddu and its long free beach.

Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
May – October

Parking · Free

Free parking off the coast road at Cardedu / Perd'e Pera.

Water

Fountains at Museddu; carry water on the path.

Highlights

  • Red porphyry coves and river mouth
  • Flat coast path to the Museddu tower
  • Junipers and quiet water

With your dog

Leashed dogs welcome outside the summer lidos; a signed dog beach is nearby at Museddu.