If you are looking for the perfect spot to escape the crowds without embarking on an extreme trek, this stretch of coast just beyond Cala Gonone is tailor-made for you.
S'Abba Meica Beach (Spiaggia di S'Abba Meica) owes its name to an ancient fresh water spring that once gushed directly from the rocks, but today it is above all the secluded, wild atmosphere that enchants you the moment you set foot on the shore.
No endless stretches of fine sand here. Nature has instead blended pale grains with time-smoothed pebbles, cradling the cove between majestic limestone cliffs that seem to plunge vertically into the sea. The water possesses an almost unbelievable clarity, with emerald tones shifting dramatically into deep blue as the rock face drops away.
Be sure to bring a mask and snorkel, because the real magic begins beneath the surface, where the rocky crevices team with marine life. Free of commercial beach clubs or tourist frills, S'Abba Meica delivers that rugged, authentic charm typical of eastern Sardinia, leaving your gaze free to wander across the entire Gulf of Orosei. It makes for a strategic, rejuvenating stop before hitting the road along the island's scenic coastal drives.
