Rena di Ponente

Rena di Ponente lies on the western side of the Capo Testa isthmus, directly facing the Strait of Bonifacio. The beach unfolds in a wide arc of pale sand, framed by granite outcrops that define its wild character and enhance its scenic appeal. The horizon is completely open toward Corsica, which appears close and sharply defined on clear days.

The seabed is predominantly sandy and slopes gently, keeping the water transparent and relatively shallow in the first meters from the shore. Shades range from light green to intense turquoise, with reflections that change quickly depending on light and wind intensity. Being exposed to the west, Rena di Ponente is more influenced by winds coming through the Strait, making the sea sometimes more dynamic than on the opposite side.

Behind the beach stretch light dunes and Mediterranean scrub, while large granite blocks shaped by time rise along the sides, typical of the Capo Testa landscape. The result is a strong contrast between the softness of the sand and the solidity of the rocks, offering constantly changing views along the entire bay.

Reaching Rena di Ponente by dinghy means approaching one of the most open and scenic stretches of the northern Gallura coast. From the sea, the contrast between this western side and the more sheltered Rena di Levante becomes clear. Including Rena di Ponente in a dinghy tour allows you to alternate protected stops with more exposed and panoramic sections, with Corsica always visible on the horizon and the sunset finding here one of its most evocative settings.