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.
