Cala di Trana

Cala di Trana is a wild and rewarding bay near Palau in Sardinia, known for its pink-tinged sand — a rare sight caused by crushed shells and coral mixed into the beach. Getting here takes about an hour of trekking on a rugged, poorly marked trail, so wear closed shoes and bring water. The payoff is crystal-clear water, lush Mediterranean scrub framing the beach, and the kind of crowd-free seclusion that's hard to find in peak season.