MARIA PIA BEACH IN ALGHERO, AMONG THE MOST BEAUTIFUL IN SASSARI

The Maria Pia beach in Alghero is one of the most popular holiday destinations in north-western Sardinia.

In addition to its white sand and turquoise sea, one of the reasons is undoubtedly its distinctive
landscape.

Indeed, scanning the horizon from the beach, on one side you can see the beautiful old town of Alghero,
while on the other it’s possible to admire the promontory of Capo Caccia in all its splendour.

There is, however, one more thing that makes Maria Pia beach unique: to reach it, you have to pass
through a fragrant pine forest!

The Beach and its Pine Forest

Before sinking your feet in the sand, you will pass through a cool pine forest. It not only makes the
landscape extremely idyllic, preserving the impression of a completely natural and unspoilt place, but
also offers shelter from the sun during the hottest hours of the day.

The pine forest is a perfect place to stroll and enjoy the sea air while staying out of the sun, and it is also
great for jogging.

But after the walk, you definitely need to take a dip! Beyond the green of the lovely trees, a breathtaking
scenery of fine white sand and crystal-clear water opens up.

From the pine forest towards the sandy shore, white dunes dotted with junipers and Mediterranean
maquis follow one after the other: a spectacle of colours and scents that leads to the water’s edge.
They alternate in a play of sinuous lines, until they meet the sea.

The transparent, uncontaminated waters are one of the strong points of this deep blue sea that merges
with the sky on the horizon.

The gently sloping seabed also makes the descent from the beach particularly pleasant, allowing you to
enjoy the benefits of walking massaged by the crystal-clear waves.

Services offered by Maria Pia Beach

As well as allowing us to enjoy the sublime landscape, a beach should offer us the opportunity to
experience the day by the sea according to our idea of holiday and relaxation, and the Maria Pia beach in
Alghero fully meets these expectations!

Maria Pia beach is divided into free areas and equipped lidos and has many services and all the
amenities to fully enjoy your day at the beach.

Among the beach services are:

• A lifeguard, available at peak beach times, to ensure the safety of bathers
• A ramp for the disabled to guarantee easy access to the beach
• Freshwater showers, both free and paid, made available in summer by the facilities on the beach
• Litter bins for waste sorting, to keep the beach clean
• Free toilets available near the beach
• Launching lanes for small boats
• Parking in the vicinity of the beach, both paid and free of charge
• Refreshment areas, kiosks-bars and facilities both near the beach and in the cool pine forest
• Free beaches
• Lidos and facilities where you can rent deckchairs, parasols and pedalos

Thanks to its generous size and gently sloping seabed, Maria Pia beach in Alghero is often a popular
destination for families with children.

Other reasons why it’s so popular include Alghero’s sea waters, which are so clear that it is possible to
snorkel or observe the seabed without even having to wear a mask!

How to get to the beach

Maria Pia beach is among the most beautiful and also one of the easiest to reach, both by car and by
public transport!

In fact, it is only 3 km from the centre of Alghero and, following the signs, you can get there in no time.
Starting from the city, just follow the signs for the Alghero marine hospital and proceed towards Fertilia.

After a while, on your left you are going to find the famous pine forest and the beautiful beach of Maria
Pia waiting for you!

From Fertilia, on the other hand, you have to proceed in the direction of Alghero, staying on the coast
road that runs alongside Lido San Giovanni.

Following this path, you will see the lush pine forest that precedes the beach on your right.

Maria Pia is the continuation of Lido di San Giovanni and on the road leading to Porto Conte and Capo
Caccia you can find other famous beaches in Alghero, such as Le Bombarde, Il Lazzaretto, and Mugoni
beach.

Arriving by car, you will find several parking areas, both free and paid, near the pine forest.

If, on the other hand, you choose public transport, there are several bus options. For more precise
information on the routes available during your stay in Alghero, contact the tourist information centre at
the Alghero town hall.

Lastly, you can reach Maria Pia beach by sea.

Small boats, both private and chartered, have access to the beach. Just remember that the launch
corridor is used exclusively for unloading/loading, while the boat must be anchored according to the
instructions provided at the time by the beach staff.

In this case too, the tourist information centre of the municipality of Alghero is always available to provide
you with detailed explanations and instructions, according to the provisions in place during the period of
your visit to the beach.

How to organise a holiday at Maria Pia and the other beaches of Alghero

Maria Pia is one of the most popular destinations, yet the province of Sassari offers a fantastic variety of
beaches, all incredible and all waiting to be discovered.

If you want to spend a wonderful holiday by the sea in Maria Pia or set off every day to discover a
different beach, there is an ideal solution to organise the holiday of your dreams: Domus 81 Luxury
Villa, which has thought of everything you need to give you the perfect stay.

Domus 81 is also just a few minutes from Alghero and Sassari, offering the possibility of admiring their
old town centres.

Think of a beautiful morning at the beach and cool evenings spent strolling around admiring the historic
architecture of Alghero.

Your stay at Domus 81 is organised to provide you with a cosy, homely atmosphere and to enjoy all the
privacy and freedom you desire.

The luxurious villa offers many other advantages.

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