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Photo of Cala Macchia Beach with blue pure water surface

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7.7

Very good

Cala Macchia Beach

Capo Coda Cavallo, Italy

#394 out of 705 in Sardinia

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Good for Snorkeling Perfect for swimming Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Punta Molara • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ristorante Cala Cavallo

6.2 - Pleasant 800m

Restaurant Coxina Kitchen & Cafè

8 - Very good 830m

Bar l'altro chiosco

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Bar da Gavino

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Baja Bianca Marmara

8 - Very good 1.3km

Bar BeachBar Brandinchi

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Iside Bar

7 - Good 1.6km

Bar Chiosco Salina Bamba

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant SER

1.7km

Hiking Area Punta Molara

890m

Hiking Area Punta Nina

1.2km

Park Park La Tartaruga

1.9km

Park Stagno di Cala Brandinchi

2km

Park Cala Mariolino

2.6km

Hiking Area Minuto Experience

2.8km

Park Cala Spagnola

3km

Park Isola del fico

3.2km

Hiking Area Spiaggia di Lu Impostu

3.4km

Playground Campo da calcio

5.5km

Playground Playground

5.6km

Playground Campo Sportivo

5.8km

Playground Campo da tennis Hotel San Paolo

6km

Playground Playground Via Gramsci

8.1km

Playground Parco pubblico con giochi per i bambini

8.6km

Playground Leonardo Park

8.8km

Dog Park Area Cani

9.5km

Playground Campo da gioco

9.6km

Supermarket Market Calacavallo

760m

Supermarket La Piccola Bottega

3.2km

Supermarket Dettori Market Puntaldia

4km

Supermarket DESPAR Loiri Porto San Paolo

5.7km

Sandwich Shop Il Baretto | Bar Paninoteca

8.4 - Very good 5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria da Mimmo

9 - Excellent 5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Artigianale "Riss" Cocktail Lounge Bar

7.2 - Good 5.8km

Supermarket SA PINTADERA Il Fornaio v.le P.Nenni

5.8km

Supermarket Dettori Market Crai Rete

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Cala Ginepro

8.4 - Very good 230m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Cala Brandinchi

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Salina Bamba

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Cala Suaraccia

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia delle vacche

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Turtle Rock

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Flat stones

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Cala Girgolu

2km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia del Corallo

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Night Club Ambra Night

5.2 - Tolerable 9km

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About

Cala Macchia Beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea and it is in the 200th place out of 402 beaches in the Sassari region 96.4 km away from its center, the city of Sassari. It is one of the beaches of Punta Molara settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Cala Macchia Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

31 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia Porto Taverna, which has a rating of 9.8.

Cala Macchia Beach (Sassari) is located outside the Punta Molara settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Isola Tavolara and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Cala Macchia Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

2.1 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Punta Molara • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ristorante Cala Cavallo

6.2 - Pleasant 800m

Restaurant Coxina Kitchen & Cafè

8 - Very good 830m

Bar l'altro chiosco

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Bar da Gavino

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Baja Bianca Marmara

8 - Very good 1.3km

Bar BeachBar Brandinchi

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Iside Bar

7 - Good 1.6km

Bar Chiosco Salina Bamba

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant SER

1.7km

Hiking Area Punta Molara

890m

Hiking Area Punta Nina

1.2km

Park Park La Tartaruga

1.9km

Park Stagno di Cala Brandinchi

2km

Park Cala Mariolino

2.6km

Hiking Area Minuto Experience

2.8km

Park Cala Spagnola

3km

Park Isola del fico

3.2km

Hiking Area Spiaggia di Lu Impostu

3.4km

Playground Campo da calcio

5.5km

Playground Playground

5.6km

Playground Campo Sportivo

5.8km

Playground Campo da tennis Hotel San Paolo

6km

Playground Playground Via Gramsci

8.1km

Playground Parco pubblico con giochi per i bambini

8.6km

Playground Leonardo Park

8.8km

Dog Park Area Cani

9.5km

Playground Campo da gioco

9.6km

Supermarket Market Calacavallo

760m

Supermarket La Piccola Bottega

3.2km

Supermarket Dettori Market Puntaldia

4km

Supermarket DESPAR Loiri Porto San Paolo

5.7km

Sandwich Shop Il Baretto | Bar Paninoteca

8.4 - Very good 5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria da Mimmo

9 - Excellent 5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Artigianale "Riss" Cocktail Lounge Bar

7.2 - Good 5.8km

Supermarket SA PINTADERA Il Fornaio v.le P.Nenni

5.8km

Supermarket Dettori Market Crai Rete

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Cala Ginepro

8.4 - Very good 230m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Cala Brandinchi

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Salina Bamba

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Cala Suaraccia

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia delle vacche

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Turtle Rock

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Flat stones

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Cala Girgolu

2km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia del Corallo

10 - Exceptional 2.6km

Night Club Ambra Night

5.2 - Tolerable 9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Villa Capo Coda Cavallo

Entire Villa

Suaredda-Traversa • 1.8km from center

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2.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

residenza Gli Asparagi

Entire Apartment

Suaredda-Traversa • 1.8km from center

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3.1km from the beach

Li Rocchi

Entire Apartment

Suaredda-Traversa • 2.4km from center

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Baglioni Resort Sardinia - The Leading Hotels of the World

3.3km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

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Suaredda-Traversa • 3km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Villetta Tavolara

Entire House

Suaredda-Traversa • 3km from center

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3.8km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Hotel Don Diego

Hotel

Costa Romantica • 3.3km from center

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4km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Puntaldia Apartment Sea View

Entire House

Suaredda-Traversa • 3.8km from center

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4.3km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Relais Fenicottero Rosa

Country House

Costa Romantica • 3.6km from center

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4.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Li Casi Bianchi

Entire Apartment

Suaredda-Traversa • 3.9km from center

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4.6km from the beach

Studio with enclosed garden at Case Peschiera lu Fraili 2 km away from the beach

Entire Apartment

Suaredda-Traversa • 4.2km from center

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5.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Villa Hermaea

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Punta Molara • 5.3km from center

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5.9km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hotel Residence Porto San Paolo

Hotel

Costa Romantica • 5.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

What to do in Cala Macchia Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Cala Macchia Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

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Nearest Beaches

280m 4 min walk

Connected beach

Cala Ginepro Cala Ginepro

6.8 Good

590m 8 min walk

Spiaggia Grande Baia Spiaggia Grande Baia

8.2 Very good

810m 11 min walk

Punta Molara beach Punta Molara beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 1.5km 20 min walk

Cala Brandinchi beach Cala Brandinchi beach

9.7 Exceptional

1.6km 21 min walk

Lastra Ruia II Lastra Ruia II

7.7 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Salina Bamba Beach Salina Bamba Beach

8.7 Excellent

1.7km 22 min walk

Spiaggia delle Formiche Spiaggia delle Formiche

5.8 Pleasant

1.7km 23 min walk

Spiaggia Delle Vacche Spiaggia Delle Vacche

8.8 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Punta Molara • 780m

Main locality of province

Sassari • 96.4km

Transport

Airport

OLB • 15.5km

Bus Station

Monti Pitrosu Via Nazionale Fr.via LI Graniti • 3.3km

Train Station

Olbia Terranova • 18.4km

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7.7 Very good

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7.7 Very good

Nelli Margolit

10 Exceptional

It's a very small beach for upto 6-8 couples or families, not more, But very picturesque. Overlooking at Tavolara and Molars islands. Well protected from the waves and wind. With lots of fish in the water and cormorants chasing them.

Jotaro Kujo

10 Exceptional

Small beach of grainy sand, quite fine which offers a spectacular view of the Tavolara. Reachable both from the Cala Pipara car park, via an easily accessible path, and from the Cala Ginepro beach. The seabed is mainly rocky and there are several rocks, but it is not very high except on the right side where it is sandier and deeper. From the beach you can easily reach the small island in front. Recommended for snorkeling given the large presence of fish.

Marco Armellino

10 Exceptional

Beach with fairly fine sand, very beautiful to look at. Near the latter there is a small rocky island (Isoladda) accessible by swimming. The sea is crystal clear, rich in fauna on the seabed, such as sea urchins, sea saddles, octopuses, etc. I recommend mask and snorkel lovers to go and see it at least once.

Milo Stocco

10 Exceptional

Quite quiet wild beach, even in high season. Reachable on foot from Cala Ginepro and parking a few hundred meters before.

Katy3484

10 Exceptional

Very small beach of coarse sand and pebbles, it can be reached on foot with a 5-minute walk along a path on the rocks. Perfect for enjoying tranquility, completely wild

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Macchia Beach?

The coastline of Cala Macchia Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Cala Macchia Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Macchia Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Cala Macchia Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Is the Cala Macchia Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cala Macchia Beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Cala Macchia Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Cala Macchia Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cala Macchia Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Cala Macchia Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

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Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala Macchia Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Macchia Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ristorante Cala Cavallo is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Macchia Beach?

There are 1425 places to stay in the Cala Macchia Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala Macchia Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cala Macchia Beach from parking?

The Cala Macchia Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Cala Macchia Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Cala Macchia Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Spiaggia Cala Brandinchi located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cala Macchia Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cala Macchia Beach is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cala Macchia Beach (Sassari) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Cala Macchia Beach (Sassari) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.