Places
Beach·Moderate·Scenic·Iconic
Spiaggia di Piscinas, Sardinia
Sardinia
Piscinas on the south-west Sardinian coast is the largest dune system in Europe — sand dunes up to 60 m high, sculpted by the maestrale (north-west wind) into a Saharan landscape. The beach is backed entirely by dunes — no development. The only building is a historic Art Nouveau hotel converted from a mine manager's house. The Ingurtosu silver mines are above. Sea turtles nest here.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
5 km
Elevation
+30 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- Largest dune system in Europe — 60 m high dunes
- No development behind — entirely dune landscape
- Art Nouveau hotel converted from silver mine manager's house
With your dog
Desert dunes; dogs welcome.
