Putzu Idu: Beach, Nature and Sea

Putzu Idu combines fine sand and coastal scenery with the Sa Salina Manna wetland. Sa Mesa Longa is also located in the village of Putzu Idu.

Beach and Nature near Putzu Idu

Cala Saline is an almost 2 km long beach of very fine quartz sand, stretching from Putzu Idu to Mandriola. When planning a day at the beach, the nearly two-kilometre coastline provides a clear spatial framework.

Behind Putzu Idu beach lies the Sa Salina Manna wetland, covering an area of approximately 65 hectares.

Together with the nearby ponds Pauli Marigosa and Pauli Mesalonga, Sa Salina Manna forms part of the Natura 2000 Site of Community Importance “Stagno di Putzu Idu (Salina Manna e Pauli Marigosa)” (ITB030038).

Sa Mesa Longa is also located in the village of Putzu Idu.

Water Sports and Sea Excursions

There are refreshment facilities at Putzu Idu beach. You can also rent beach equipment in Putzu Idu. This means that refreshments and rented equipment can be incorporated directly into your time by the water.

The waves at Putzu Idu often attract kite surfers and windsurfers.

A raft rental service with a driver is based in Putzu Idu, San Vero Milis (OR). The rental company's base is therefore in Putzu Idu, while the excursions take place in the marine protected area and to the island of Isola Mal di Ventre. Isola Mal di Ventre can be reached from Putzu Idu in half an hour. This means that half an hour of travel time can be factored into planning a sea excursion.

Torre di Capo Mannu: History and Panoramic Views

The Torre di Capo Mannu was probably built between 1572 and 1577 as a watchtower and signal tower to protect the salt pans and the numerous tuna fishing facilities.

After passing through the centre of Putzu Idu, the Torre di Capo Mannu can be reached from Sa Marigosa via a narrow signposted road. Vehicles can get to within approximately 300 m of the tower. The route is therefore relevant both from the starting point at Sa Marigosa and in terms of the road through Putzu Idu.

The Torre di Capo Mannu offers an excellent 360° panoramic view.

Getting There via Riola Sardo

From the SS 292 at the entrance to Riola Sardo, continue for 2.3 km and then turn towards Putzu Idu. After another 11 km, you will reach the beach. The journey can therefore be divided into the section up to the turn-off and the subsequent drive to the beach.

Other places: Santu Lussurgiu, Solanas, Riola Sardo, Abbasanta, Solarussa, Porto Alabe, Tresnuraghes and Cabras.

More about the Oristano region: Oristano.