The most beautiful natural sites to discover Cagliari

The Costa del Sud, which stretches from Pula to Porto Teulada, is a sparsely populated area of wide sandy beaches, bays alternating with rocky promontories, coves and Spanish towers. This is the location of the Capo Teulada military zone, which has been in existence since 1956, and under its jurisdiction are some of the most beautiful beaches in the region, accessible to civilians only at certain times of the year, i.e. July and August. The base boasts some of the most beautiful beaches on the island: fine sand and crystal-clear seas reminiscent of Caribbean scenery.

The splendid coves of Capo Malfatano, dominated by a Spanish tower and a pond in the background, were chosen as a port by the Phoenicians as early as the ^6th century BC.

Close to Teulada, Porto Tramatzu is a pearl: fine white sand, green and turquoise waters, clear and shallow seabed all the way to the islet opposite.

Nearby is the magnificent S'Ottixeddu (known as the Americans' beach), access to which is permitted (and limited) only in summer.

Another corner of paradise within the military base is Cala Zafferano, accessible only by sea in July and August.

Further west, Arenas Biancas, in the southern part of Porto Pino, is a pure gem: the beach, which is a protected natural area, is made up of very light sand and bordered by spectacular dunes up to 30 m high. The waters are crystal-clear and the seabed gently sloping.