Villasimius & Costa Rei: Beaches & History near Coral Suite

Beaches

• Porto Giunco – Villasimius – postcard-perfect lagoon backdrop, flamingos in the salt-pond, turquoise shallows, fine sand.
  Official Sardegna Turismo page.
• Punta Molentis – granite headland embracing a crescent of white sand; crystal-clear water ideal for snorkelling.
  Official page.
• Costa Rei Beach & “Scoglio di Peppino” – ten kilometres of soft sand, shallow sea, family-friendly services; iconic granite rock at the south end.
  Official Costa Rei page.
• Cala Sinzias / Cala Pira – two picture-perfect coves between Villasimius and Costa Rei, framed by Mediterranean scrub and clear aquamarine water.
  Cala Sinzias  |
  Cala Pira.

Archaeology & Culture

• Fortezza Vecchia – Villasimius – 16^th-century Spanish coastal fortress overlooking the marina; small exhibition inside.
  Official page.
• Archaeological Museum of Villasimius – artifacts from Nuragic to Medieval times, including underwater finds.
  Official museum page.
• Megalithic Complex of Cuili Piras (Castiadas) – over 50 late-Neolithic menhirs aligned to sun and moon cycles, 15 min from Costa Rei.
  Muravera / Castiadas heritage info.
• Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area – rich seabeds, underwater Madonna del Naufrago statue, boat tours & diving spots.
  Official AMP page.

Suggested Itinerary

Morning at Porto Giunco or Punta Molentis, lunch in Villasimius, early-afternoon visit to Fortezza Vecchia & the Archaeological Museum, then drive 30 minutes to Costa Rei for a sunset swim by Scoglio di Peppino.
Check Sardegna Turismo for seasonal access rules (some beaches introduce visitor quotas in peak summer).