Aglientu

Aglientu stretches along one of the most open and unspoiled sections of the northern Sardinian coast, where the landscape leaves behind any urban rigidity and opens up to a raw, powerful natural dimension. Here, beaches are not enclosed within small bays but unfold in broad arcs of pale and golden sand, separated by low headlands, granite outcrops, and dune systems that accompany the horizon. The area is shaped by wind, light, and vast open spaces, with the sea always remaining the undisputed protagonist.

The shoreline alternates long sandy stretches with more rocky sections, and the seabed changes quickly: close to shore the water can be shallow and luminous, while just a short distance offshore it takes on deeper, more compact tones. Depending on weather conditions, the sea at Aglientu may appear calm and transparent or dynamic and dramatic, with waves tracing continuous lines along the coast. This part of Sardinia conveys a strong sense of authenticity, far from more glamorous rhythms, where nature still sets the pace.

Seen from the sea, the coast of Aglientu appears as a sequence of wide, open beaches, pale dunes, and Mediterranean scrub descending almost to the water’s edge. A dinghy trip along this stretch allows you to appreciate the continuity of the landscape, free from artificial interruptions, cruising past vast beaches and natural landing spots where stopping depends entirely on sea conditions. It is a very different kind of navigation compared to the enclosed bays of the Costa Smeralda: more open, more horizontal, and more direct in its relationship with the sea.

Aglientu represents the most essential and wild face of coastal Gallura: a place to be observed with respect, experienced without haste, and included in a dinghy itinerary as a powerful contrast—revealing a harsher, brighter, and deeply authentic Sardinia.