Spiaggia dello Spalmatore

Drop anchor off Lo Spalmatore di Terra, the narrow sandy isthmus that stretches out like a ribbon connecting the mainland to the legendary island of Tavolara — one of the most striking natural features on this stretch of Sardinian coast. The seabed is sandy and the water shifts through impossible shades of turquoise, while that pencil-thin strip of coppery pink sand makes for an unforgettable backdrop. From here you have a front-row view of Tavolara's dramatic limestone cliffs, and the snorkelling around the rocky edges is worth every minute.