Overview
The name means 'painted sea', and the colour delivers: turquoise gradients over white pebbles and light gravel. The shore is stony — water shoes help — but snorkelling just offshore is exceptional.
Mari Pintau
Acceptable conditions
Light wind, calm sea and some cloud. Clearly better in the morning.
AURA Score
7.8
Mattina
9.0
Recommended today
Pomeriggio
6.8
Not at its best today
Hourly cloud cover trend
1%08
16%10
41%12
57%light14
72%dense16
68%dense18
82%dense20
Hourly wind trend
windgustsPosidonia risk
LowAURA estimate · Recent conditions
Recent conditions don't suggest any new significant Posidonia build-up in the last 3 days.
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About the beach
Quartu Sant'Elena · Sud
The name means 'painted sea', and the colour delivers: turquoise gradients over white pebbles and light gravel. The shore is stony — water shoes help — but snorkelling just offshore is exceptional.
Beach features
- Sand: pebbles — Pebble beach: water shoes recommended.
- Seabed: drops off quickly
- Exposure: South — sun all day long
- Services: Beach club, Sunbed and umbrella rentalDisponibilità stagionale: verifica prima di partire.
- Info: Shallow sandy seabed, Reached by foot or boat
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Mari Pintau
Parcheggi, stabilimenti e bar nei dintorni
By camper
Beach access and a reliable nearby base for your camper.
Getting to the beach
Parking is limited: with a camper, check access, manoeuvring space and local restrictions first.
Where to base yourself
CamperSimius
Verified camper stop
≈ 14 km straight-line · open the map for the route
Source checked: CamperSimius · 2026-08-08
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Verified on 15 Jul 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, SardegnaTurismo, Segnalazione community (15 luglio 2026)
Wind at the beach
Ostro from the south
Speed
9 km/h
Gusts 18 km/h
Onshore
Blowing in from the sea: can ripple the water.
Sea details
- Sea: Calm
- Waves: 0.1 m
- Water temperature: 28°C· above average
- Wind direction: Ostro (south)
Why go
A go-to choice for anyone visiting southern Sardinia: a recognised natural setting, distinctive sea colours and the classic Sardinian beach-day experience, best enjoyed when the daily conditions cooperate.
Wind & sea exposure
Relatively sheltered from the Maestrale, so the bay often stays swimmable when other coasts are rough. Conditions still depend strongly on wind and sea state.
Family suitability
Whether the beach feels family-friendly varies by day — check wind, sea state and access before travelling with children.
Parking & access
Parking can vary by season — plan to arrive early in July and August and check for any local restrictions before leaving.
Best time to visit
The best days are usually those with calm seas and no sustained Maestrale. Early morning and late afternoon are the most comfortable windows in summer, while June and September often hit the sweet spot of temperature, crowds and conditions.
How AURA helps you choose the right day
AURA compares the wind, sea and weather forecast for every Sardinian beach and summarises whether the day looks favourable, acceptable or best avoided. Check the live version of this page before leaving to see today's AURA score and pick the best window.