A mile of white sand, an island facing the beach and turquoise water: the finest bay on the east coast, ten minutes from the villa.
The beach
The Pinarello Bay is a crescent of white sand nearly a mile and a half long, closed off to the north by a rocky headland and facing the little island of Pinarello, crowned by its Genoese tower. The water is a very pale turquoise, because the bottom is fine sand for several dozen metres out.
The bay is sheltered from the prevailing westerlies, which makes for calm water in the morning, perfect for paddleboarding, kayaking or a first windsurfing lesson. The wind often picks up in the early afternoon, to the delight of windsurfers.
In the evening, the northern headland offers one of the finest views in the area of the sun setting behind the mountains.
The island
Two hundred metres offshore, the island of Pinarello bears a Genoese tower from the 16th century, built to watch for Barbary raids. You reach it by paddleboard or kayak in calm seas — about twenty minutes of paddling, best done in the morning when the water is glassy.
The island is a protected natural site: leave nothing behind and keep away from the nesting areas early in the season.
Activities
Hired by the hour on the beach
Thermal wind in the afternoon
To reach the coves
Drop-offs at the north headland
Lunch right by the water
From the north headland
In July and August, arrive before 10.30 am or after 5 pm: the beach is huge but the central car parks fill up in the middle of the day. Those at the north end of the bay stay easier and open onto the quietest stretch.
In June and September the beach is largely clear all day and the water is 23-25 °C.
Frequently asked questions
Keep exploring
The villa's own village, its shops and its Ovu Santu beach.
The citadel, the salt pans, Palombaggia and Santa Giulia.
The massif, the hikes and the natural pools.
Boats, diving, canyoning, markets and tastings.
Airports, ferries, car hire and routes.
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