An ossuary, a lagoon, a former prison, a marine wildlife rescue center, a domus de janas, a small church, a Royal Palace, and white donkeys roaming freely all around.
These are all the reasons that make the small beach by the lagoon of La Reale a truly one-of-a-kind place, steeped in that magical atmosphere typical of the most precious marine protected area in the Mediterranean.
Forget about those endless beaches lined with umbrellas and towels, crowded with shouting people and air heavy with a mix of food smells, sunscreen, and cigarette smoke. This little beach is the complete opposite. Here, absolute tranquility reigns supreme, and the peace of the senses is awakened by a silence that feels like a deserted island, far removed from everything and everyone. The only scents in the air come from the Mediterranean scrub covering the entire Asinara, perfectly blended with the salty aroma of crystal-clear waters shimmering in clean, ever-changing hues.
Stopping here and taking a swim has a beneficial, almost purifying effect on both body and soul, and as if that weren’t enough, simply lifting your gaze toward the horizon brings total sensory bliss. From here, the view opens onto the north-western coast of Sardinia, that stretch of land running between Stintino and Porto Torres, recognizable on clear days like a postcard resting gently on the sea.
The small beach of the La Reale lagoon is one of those rare moments where time truly slows down, and where, once you leave, you carry with you the lingering feeling of having touched something authentic, simple, and utterly unique.
