Budoni: relaxation (and not only) on the beach of Porto Ottiolu

It takes just thirty minutes by car to get from San Teodoro (one of the places of the Sardinian nightlife) to Budoni. Famous for its beaches, there is one that you should see: we are talking about the lovely beach of Porto Ottiolu.

The beach

If, during a holiday, you only want to relax, the beach at Porto Ottiolu has just what you need:

• A five hundred meters long stripe of fine and white sand;
• A wonderful crystal clear sea;
• Small dunes covered with Mediterranean scrub;
• Shallow water;
• In front of the beach, the small island of To d’Ottiolu.

Recommended for…

As already mentioned, such a place is, first and foremost, a destination for those looking for sun and sea, especially on holiday. But not only. Because, thanks to the shallow water and the many services (accessible for people with disabilities, parking areas, several bars and pubs), Porto Ottiolu beach is recommended for those who are spending a holiday with children.

And it’s a great idea even for sport enthusiasts. Indeed, on the beach of Porto Ottiolu, it’s possibile to practice:

• Windsurfing;
• Sport fishing;
• Diving;
• Snorkeling.

How to get there

The beach at Porto Ottiolu is not far from the city centre, so it is easy to reach on foot. While the walks towards Punta Li Turchi will allow you to discover other suggestive views, such as the spiaggia dei Francesi (a beach) and the caletta di Poltu Quadu (a cove).

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