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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

La Pelosa

Stintino, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 42 2026
La Pelosa

A short beach of fine white sand with clear, shallow turquoise water that stays knee- to waist-deep far out, facing Asinara Island and an Aragonese tower. Most visitors arrive by car and park along the road above the beach.

Highlights

  • Fine white powdery sand
  • Shallow clear turquoise water
  • Aragonese tower and Asinara view

Good to know

  • Book €3.50 entry online, sells out fast
  • Mat under towel mandatory, fines enforced
  • Paid roadside parking, arrive before 9:30

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