A long stretch of soft warm golden sand, a wide sloped beach throws itself into a sea graced with hues of emerald green and turquoise. On either end are promontories covered in intensely aromatic Mediterranean vegetation, species of mastic and white cornflowers border the beach that faces the southern Mediterranean. Behind the beach are dunes that are home to ages-old junipers, cistus bushes and white sea lilies: this is how Porto Campana presents itself, a long and scenic beach with unique characteristics that set it apart from the many other coastal gems of Chia, a renowned tourist resort in the Domus de Maria area. This enchanting beach is extensive, graced by dunes covered with small shrubs that provide a stunning setting, a beach that is often used in advertising campaigns. The shallow water and the colours bring to mind tropical scenarios.

The water here is shallow, making it ideal for families with young children, who can play at the water’s edge in complete safety. A bit further out to sea is one of the most popular snorkelling and underwater fishing areas, rich in fish for all to enjoy. Behind the beach there is also a golf course and a resort. You can hire beach chairs, umbrellas, boats and dinghies, and get snacks and refreshments at any of several stands. The beach is a favourite of water sports enthusiasts, especially wind and kitesurfing, and water skiing. The ample parking lot makes it easy to get to the beach. Capo Spartivento, a habitat for grey herons, coots and egrets, is not far away.

An eastern cliff separates Porto Campana from the beautiful Cala del Morto cove, surrounded by pink granite rocks and blessed with fine golden sand. Further east, near the Chia lagoon, you will find Monte Cogoni and Sa Colonia, bound in by a promontory dominated by the Chia tower, at the base of which lie the ruins of the ancient Phoenician city of Bithia. Beyond the cliff are the beaches of su Portu and the wild and beautiful Isula Manna. To the west of Porto Campana is s'Acqua Durci and, separated by a small cliff, Su Giudeu, a spacious haven of super-fine white sand, considered the most beautiful beach of the entire south-west of Sardinia. It boasts an islet about a hundred meters away that can be reached on foot (or, at high tide, by swimming). The crystalline water here is almost unreal. The last beach west of Chia is Cala Cipolla, a small bay with a huge visual impact. In order to view the entire coastline, we suggest you take a walk to the nearby lighthouse that stands at the south-western extremity of Sardinia. The views from the top are breathtaking and it is often used as a backdrop for movies and advertising.