Overview
A small, elegant cove along the Costa Smeralda, named after the Aga Khan: fine white sand, pink granite rocks and turquoise water. A favourite for those looking for the Costa Smeralda atmosphere on a human-scale beach.
Spiaggia del Principe
Not recommended
Onshore wind reduces comfort on this beach. Sustained gusts from late morning into early afternoon.
AURA Score
0.6
0.6Morning
0.7
Not recommended
Afternoon
0.7
Not recommended
Hourly cloud cover trend
50%light08
25%light10
2%12
28%light14
41%light16
21%light18
90%dense20
Hourly wind trend
windgustsPosidonia risk
LowAURA estimate · Recent conditions
Recent wind may have helped disperse shoreline accumulations.
Live reports
Seaweed, jellyfish or crowded beach? Let the community know.
Next days
About the beach
Arzachena · Est
A small, elegant cove along the Costa Smeralda, named after the Aga Khan: fine white sand, pink granite rocks and turquoise water. A favourite for those looking for the Costa Smeralda atmosphere on a human-scale beach.
Beach features
- Sand: sand — Sandy beach, comfortable for laying out a towel.
- Seabed: gently sloping
- Exposure: East — spectacular sunrises over the sea
- Services: Beach club, Bar, Equipment rental, ParkingDisponibilità stagionale: verifica prima di partire.
- Info: Shallow sandy seabed, Parking
Beach characteristics, including child suitability, accessibility and services, are indicative and may change. Always verify locally.
Want to list your business? Get in touch
Updating community conditions…
Direction and intensity
Tap to see nearby parking, beach clubs and bars.
Did you notice something wrong about this beach?
Verified on 6 May 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, SardegnaTurismo
Why go
A go-to choice for anyone visiting eastern 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.