Gorgeous!!! Incredible turquoise clear water that fades into clear royal blue water. It is true that tons of people come here in August, but still worth going. It's special because the shallow part where you can stand in ankle-knee deep water last for a good 50 meter radius around the beach, so good for kids or also for playing games you'd normally play on the shore. Supposedly parking is rough - 2 euros per hour and that's IF you can find a spot. I heard horror stories of people driving for over an hour looking and even coming as early as 6am?! If you are not opposed to walking, we went towards the end of the day (5pm) and parked for free near the Asinara scuba diving center where we had to ask about dives, and then walked 1-2 km. You can either walk on the road down to Gabbiano beach, Pelosa beach, or la pelosetta beach, or you can walk along the rocks directly on the water. If you try this in the morning, they may charge you even in this lot, but at least you find a spot. After 5pm, no one was there to ask for money.
I recommend going to la pelosetta and swimming across to the island with the ancient tower! Just watch out as it's super rocky near the tower island and would be easier with water shoes as its too shallow to swim but tricky to walk. read more