Capo Comino: Coast, Dunes and Holiday Apartments

The headland of Capo Comino is the easternmost point of Sardinia and forms the northern boundary of the Gulf of Orosei. Capo Comino Beach and s’Ena ‘e sa Chitta form one continuous coastline; s’Ena ‘e sa Chitta is the northern section of this coastal strip, extending for around three kilometres. This clearly defined coastline gives your travel planning a concrete framework. When choosing a holiday apartment in Capo Comino, you can first decide whether the beach and coast should be the focus of your holiday days.

Holiday apartment in Capo Comino between coast and dunes

The Site of Community Importance “Berchida e Bidderosa” (ITB020012) encompasses the dune system and the Capo Comino headland. Isola Ruja is a small red porphyry island off Capo Comino and can be reached by swimming or on foot, depending on the tide. The tide is therefore one of the specific details you can take into account when planning your day by the water. When choosing your accommodation, you can consider the natural character of the area as well as your desire for varied days spent between the coast, island and dune landscape.

Sea, wind and a special cycling route

Capo Comino Beach is used by windsurfers and kitesurfers. The sea at Capo Comino is suitable for snorkelling and safe swimming. As an active addition, cycle route number 23 from Siniscola to Dorgali passes the beaches of Capo Comino. This allows you to shape your holiday days around different interests: by the water, active and relaxing experiences stand side by side, while the cycle route opens up another perspective on the coast. When choosing between a holiday apartment and a holiday house in Capo Comino, the mix of water and activity you want can serve as a practical guide.

Lighthouse and panoramic trail

The present-day lighthouse of Capo Comino was built in 1903 to replace the abandoned old signal station and was commissioned by the Regia Marina in 1925. A small road was built specifically for the lighthouse of Capo Comino. The route follows an easily walkable panoramic trail from which the entire coastline can be viewed from above. The combination of lighthouse history and elevated views suits a day of travel when you want to experience the landscape not only from the beach but also from a different perspective. This section can therefore be a cultural and scenic highlight for you.

Archaeological traces from two eras

A road from the Roman period can be found near Capo Comino. Geometric microliths made of flint and obsidian were discovered in the dunes of Capo Comino; they have been dated to the Early Neolithic, from 5800 to 4800 BC. The two historical traces therefore range from the Roman period back to the Early Neolithic. Those travelling with children can use this contrast as an engaging topic of conversation; at the same time, nature, water, cycling and cultural interests can be combined in your holiday planning without every day having to follow the same rhythm.

Further places to include in your travel plans

Further places to include in your travel plans: Belvi, Ottana, Orani, Sos Alinos, Irgoli, Fonni, Bolotana and La Caletta.

To the main travel overview: Nuoro.