Stintino is located about 45 km from Sassari
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Just 45 kilometers from Sassari
Stintino is located about 45 km from Sassari in the northwest of Sardinia, in front of the island of Asinara. In the year 1885 the inhabitants of this island had to leave to find a new place to live. So they built the small fisher village Stintino. Today it is one of the most famous places in Sardinia thanks to its wonderful beaches and the holiday villas you can rent there. The view from Stintino over the Mediterranean sea, the island of Asinara and the ancient tower is fantastic.
One of the most famous beaches in Sardinia is La Pelosa in Stintino. The water has indescribable colors with blue, green and turquoise shades. The white sand is so fine that you have the feeling to walk on wadding. There are also bars and you can hire sunchairs. The seabed is shallow, so it is also a perfect beach for families with kids.
In front of the beach of La Pelosa there is an ancient tower which was built to defend this wonderful area. You can easily swim to the little islet and explore the tower from outside. The entrance to the tower is closed for safety reasons.
Today the Asinara island is also known for its white donkeys and it is a wildlife and marine reserve. But it is possible to visit the island, you can book some excursions directly in Stintino. Until 1997 there was a maximum security prison, where even big mafia bosses were brought. But in 1997 the prison was closed and since this year there are no longer inhabitants on this island.
The village of Stintino has two ports: Porto Mannu and Porto Minore, from where you can start different tours or hire a boat. Stintino offers a lot of activities to do. From diving over kitesurf to kayaking you can try many sports near Stintino. Also bars and good restaurants are open during the season. Some bars and restaurants are also open the whole year.
We recommend you to do a day trip to Stintino or to rent one of the beautiful holiday houses near this unique location, like:
Il Rifugio del Bandito
Villa Lynaire
Villa Reina del Mar - located in Alghero, in the hamlet of Fertilia.
One of the most famous beaches in Sardinia is La Pelosa in Stintino. The water has indescribable colors with blue, green and turquoise shades. The white sand is so fine that you have the feeling to walk on wadding. There are also bars and you can hire sunchairs. The seabed is shallow, so it is also a perfect beach for families with kids.
In front of the beach of La Pelosa there is an ancient tower which was built to defend this wonderful area. You can easily swim to the little islet and explore the tower from outside. The entrance to the tower is closed for safety reasons.
Today the Asinara island is also known for its white donkeys and it is a wildlife and marine reserve. But it is possible to visit the island, you can book some excursions directly in Stintino. Until 1997 there was a maximum security prison, where even big mafia bosses were brought. But in 1997 the prison was closed and since this year there are no longer inhabitants on this island.
The village of Stintino has two ports: Porto Mannu and Porto Minore, from where you can start different tours or hire a boat. Stintino offers a lot of activities to do. From diving over kitesurf to kayaking you can try many sports near Stintino. Also bars and good restaurants are open during the season. Some bars and restaurants are also open the whole year.
We recommend you to do a day trip to Stintino or to rent one of the beautiful holiday houses near this unique location, like:
Il Rifugio del Bandito
Villa Lynaire
Villa Reina del Mar - located in Alghero, in the hamlet of Fertilia.
