Anyone who thinks bringing a dog to the beach means settling for a forgotten scrap of sand has never set foot here. Basaùra Dog Beach in Tortolì turns that stereotype completely on its head, offering four-legged friends and their humans one of the most beautiful, spacious, and liberating stretches of coastline in all of Ogliastra.
This dog-friendly beach shares the haunting charm of the main shore, situated right alongside the old, disused Arbatax airport. Here, golden sand mixed with fine pebbles unrolls for dozens of meters in an open, relaxed setting where respect for the rules goes hand in hand with a rare feeling of total freedom. The sea boasts its signature crystal clarity—shifting from turquoise to cobalt blue—with the huge bonus of a seabed that lets dogs splash around, play in the waves, and swim with zero time restrictions.
In the background, the dense shade of the pine grove offers a cool escape from the afternoon sun. No cramped spots or annoyed glances here—just the sound of doggy-paddling, happy splashes, and the breeze rustling through the trees.
