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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
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