Cea Beach, Bari Sardo | Guide and where to stay

Cea Beach

Two red porphyry stacks rising from turquoise water: the image that made Cea famous. A wide pale-sand beach between Tortolì and Barisardo, beloved by local families.

Details and how to get there

## Is Scoglius Arrubius That is the Sardinian name for the stacks: "the red rocks".

Swimming or paddling out to them is Cea's little summer ritual — the water stays shallow for a long way, then opens into clear blue where schools of salema are common.

At sunset the porphyry ignites: photographers' hour.

## A beach for everyone Cea is convenient without being tamed: large car park, a couple of good kiosks, soft sand and space even in mid-August.

The dunes behind and the Ogliastra "heels" on the horizon remind you nature still rules here.

## Our tips - Early morning or late afternoon for the best light on the stacks. - On calm days, snorkelling around the rocks is surprising. - In June salema graze the seagrass near shore: kids love it.

At a glance

From I Mandorli: about 20-25 minutes by car

Don't miss: the swim out to the stacks (about 300 m)

Facilities: parking, kiosks, SUP and pedalo rental

I Mandorli Boutique Country Retreat in Ogliastra: breakfast, pool, free parking and Lotzorai beaches 12 minutes away.