Sardinia (La Maddalena / Caprera), Italy • Tyrrhenian Sea (Mediterranean)

Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach)

Known as 'Sardinian Tahiti', an extraordinary natural pool of blinding turquoise water framed by sculpted pink granite rocks on Caprera Island.

Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach) in Sardinia (La Maddalena / Caprera), Italy

Photo: Martina Shalipour Jafari (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

Local Notes & Setting

  • Access on foot requires an official La Maddalena Park Guide reservation to protect the fragile reserve
  • The contrast of pink granite rock, wild juniper shrubs, and swimming-pool water is unmatched in Italy
  • Outstanding snorkeling with moray eels, octopus, and sea bream right in the shallows

Water & Beach Specifications

Peak Summer Sea Temp 26.1°C (Peak Air: 30°C)
Monthly Sea Temps (May–Oct) May: 18.8°C · Jun: 22.9°C · Jul: 25.4°C · Aug: 26.1°C · Sep: 24.2°C · Oct: 21.2°C
Best Months May, June, July, August, September, October
Sand & Shoreline Fine White Sand • Shallow & Gentle
Water Clarity Crystal Clear (Clarity: 4.95/5 • Scenery: 4.2/5)
Daily Cost Guide €45/day (Sunbeds: €0)
Coordinates 41.2189°N, 9.475°E

Explore complete 12-month NOAA climatology curves for this coastline in our Italy Sea Temperature Guide →

Amenities

Watersports: Swimming Only
Naturist: Textile Only
Free Parking: Available
Bathrooms: None
Showers: None
Food / Tavernas: None
Good for Kids: Steep Entry
Lifeguard: Unsupervised
Sunbed Rentals: None
Natural Shade: Exposed
Wheelchair Accessible: Inaccessible

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

OLB / CAG · 35m drive

30-40 min drive to Emerald Coast beaches from Olbia (OLB).

Frequently Asked Questions about Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach)

What is the water temperature at Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach)?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach) averages 26.1°C (79°F), based on 30-year NOAA OISST satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach)?

Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach) is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Sardinia (La Maddalena / Caprera), Italy.

Is Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach) good for families with kids?

Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach) has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Cala Coticcio (Tahiti Beach)?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

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