Places
Beach·Easy·Family·Popular
S'Archittu, Santa Caterina di Pittinuri
Sardinia
S'Archittu ("the little arch") is a window of white rock standing in shallow turquoise water at the end of a sheltered cove — swimmers and cliff-divers use it in summer. A flat path runs north along low cliffs and pale rock platforms to the Torre del Pozzo watchtower and its blowhole.
Duration
1 hour
Distance
2 km
Elevation
+15 m
Best season
May – October
Parking · Paid
Paid summer parking in S'Archittu (Cuglieri); free off-season along the road.
Water
Fountains in S'Archittu village.
Highlights
- Natural limestone sea-arch
- Sheltered turquoise cove
- Cliff path to the Torre del Pozzo
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome outside the summer lidos; a signed dog beach is nearby.
