There is a Sardinia far from the busiest circuits, made of quiet villages, mineral landscapes and beaches where nature still dominates the scene. In this itinerary, Masullas becomes the ideal starting point to discover the Costa Verde and some of the least chaotic shores of the island's western coast.
Masullas, between history, stone and nature
Masullas is a small inland Sardinian village at the foot of Monte Arci, in an area marked by obsidian, archaeological sites and a strong rural identity. The sandstone houses, the narrow streets and the surrounding landscape tell of an authentic, discreet Sardinia deeply tied to its history. It is a place you don't visit in a hurry, but cross slowly, letting the rhythm of the land guide you.
The Costa Verde, Sardinia's wildest face
From the interior towards the coast, the landscape changes radically. The Costa Verde shows a wide, rugged and spectacular Sardinia: sand dunes, cliffs, Mediterranean scrub and long stretches of still little-urbanised coastline. Even in summer, many beaches keep a rare sense of freedom thanks to their size and a largely intact natural setting.
Scivu, golden sand and silence
Among the most striking beaches of the Costa Verde is Scivu, a long expanse of golden sand framed by dunes, junipers and warm-toned rocks. The landscape is wide, essential and almost primordial. Walking along the shoreline, especially outside the busiest hours, offers one of the most intense experiences of Sardinia's west coast.
Piscinas, the desert that meets the sea
Piscinas is one of the most iconic images of the Costa Verde. Its great dunes, among the most spectacular in Europe, descend towards the sea creating a unique landscape where sand seems to merge with the sky. It is the ideal destination for those seeking a scenic yet still authentic Sardinia.
Portixeddu and Portu Maga, relaxation and nature
Portixeddu offers a wide beach with pale sand, clear sea and a pine grove that creates a relaxed atmosphere; its size makes it easy to find quiet spots. Portu Maga keeps the wild character typical of the Costa Verde but with easier access than the more isolated beaches: ideal for those who want the west coast without straying too far from amenities.
An itinerary between inland and sea
The value of this route lies in the union of two souls of Sardinia: the inland, historic and material one of Masullas, and the marine, wild and bright one of the Costa Verde. For those seeking uncrowded beaches, this area offers space, silence and a truer contact with the landscape. And it is right here that Sardinia reveals one of its most intense and memorable faces.