Porto Istana Beach
Porto Istana Beach
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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4.5
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Hayzie66
St. Neots, UK39 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
This is no doubt a lovely beach, as the saying goes ‘you can’t keep a good thing down’. My visit was just after peak season but it was so crowded on Sept 9th I would hate to think what it would be like in July-August. I will not return during my 11 night visit to the area.
Advise you go to south end of beach where it is less busy and there’s a nice cafe/bar. Nice without the crowds but so many nicer places to spend a day.
Advise you go to south end of beach where it is less busy and there’s a nice cafe/bar. Nice without the crowds but so many nicer places to spend a day.
Written 11 September 2020
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HelenaSwe
Gothenburg, Sweden41 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The beach itself is beautiful. We drove there and parked by the street. We arrived at 10 and it was already quite many people and parked cars. On the way down to the beach there were a lot of different people trying to sell you things like bikinis, umbrellas and more. At the beach we wanted to rent chairs and an umbrella, tried to get these in the front row of the beach but they were reserved for several months (!) so we got chairs in the back. They charged us 50 euros for two chairs (good chairs) and an umbrella. Quite expensive but we really wanted this for the whole day.
It was very busy and some people even laid on their towels in the pathway down to the water! For lunch we had pizza at the diner on the beach which was okay. Staff was very friendly! Overall 3/5, too busy for us and too few options for food and toilets were not nice.
Picture is from 10 am.
It was very busy and some people even laid on their towels in the pathway down to the water! For lunch we had pizza at the diner on the beach which was okay. Staff was very friendly! Overall 3/5, too busy for us and too few options for food and toilets were not nice.
Picture is from 10 am.
Written 5 August 2024
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hanp92
Birmingham, UK2 contributions
Aug 2020
We were quite disappointed with this beach after reading some good reviews on it.
This beach is relatively small in size and was very overcrowded. It is a shame as the water looks beautiful but it is very hard to find a spot to relax on the beach and there is 0 social distancing which is concerning at the moment.
This beach is relatively small in size and was very overcrowded. It is a shame as the water looks beautiful but it is very hard to find a spot to relax on the beach and there is 0 social distancing which is concerning at the moment.
Written 2 September 2020
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CPorto
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Solo
The beach is great: clear and calm water, you can see little fishes . However is a very small beach and the rented chairs occupy a large space on the sand. Moreover the chairs need to be reserved in advance and as a tourist that is not an information easy to find.
Written 18 August 2022
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Kev
Stubbington, UK8 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
The beach is very much overcrowded. The car park is far too small for the amount of people visiting so most cars are parked on the street with a long walk to the beach. Once on the beach it is very overcrowded and lots of salesmen hawking their wares. The beach itself is nice and sandy, with shallow waters good for young kids.
Written 7 August 2022
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Helena
London, UK63 contributions
June 2022 • Friends
This beach is absolutely beautiful. Cristal clear and calm water with white sand. You can find easy space around, beach cafe for snacks and fast food. Prices were not too expensive. If you are coming by bus check on arrival the return times because is only 1 bus. Friendly beach for families with children. It has a massive parking space for cars and motorcycles.
Written 11 June 2022
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Ania
New York City, NY11 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Yes it’s busy in august. Every single beach is busy. This is a nice beach that has some shade to stake out your own spot and loungers for a fee. Calm and shallow water. Once you wade out far enough you can definitely have a nice swim. Parking along the street is free. There are two lots that are pay by hour but were full by 11. There is a shower at the lot closer to the beach entrance that’s 1 euro. Convenient when you’re walking back to your car. Not sure about bathrooms on the beach. There is a cafe/bar.
Written 30 August 2024
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fluffymonkey
Worcester, UK4,015 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
There is no denying that Porto Istana beach is stunningly beautiful, caressed by warm turquoise water and views out across to Tavolara island.
The only issue will be (in August anyway) the amount of real estate (beach towel space!) you desire, it was limited when we turned up mid afternoon.
Snorkeling was fun but there was not a lot to see, fish limited to Saddled Seabream (black spot on tail).
On the plus side there is plenty of free street parking and a couple of designated car parks.
The only issue will be (in August anyway) the amount of real estate (beach towel space!) you desire, it was limited when we turned up mid afternoon.
Snorkeling was fun but there was not a lot to see, fish limited to Saddled Seabream (black spot on tail).
On the plus side there is plenty of free street parking and a couple of designated car parks.
Written 3 September 2023
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Sandybeauty78
Bath, UK2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Beautiful beach with powder soft sand and a rich Sardinian feel. So picturesque and pleasant. There is a very peaceful feel (despite the beach being highly popular in August) with lots of families. A lot of Italian families on holiday here. English are definitely a minority here. The water is warm and shallow, clear and blue. The sand is very fine and soft under foot. Beautiful
Written 8 July 2023
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Noel
London, UK231 contributions
Sept 2020
all the beaches in Sardinia seem to be fantastic, loved this place too. Every day we went to a different beach, this was wonderful too
Written 22 September 2020
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Mi.potrte dire il nome del lido che noleggianombrelloni a porto istana?grazie
Written 12 August 2022
Buongiorno,
volevo sapere se esiste un contatto o un nome del primo stabilimento balneare all'ingresso della spiaggia, quello dove c'è il bar (prima spiaggia). Grazie
Written 27 July 2022
attualmente ci sono bagni in spiaggia? e esistono nei dintoni parcheggi gratuiti? (legali)
Written 4 July 2022
I parcheggi sono a pagamento Comunali.
1€ ora a giugno.
Gratis non saprei.
I bagni ci sono, ce ne uno all'ingresso della spiaggia, quelli tipo cantiere, movibili
Written 8 July 2022
C'è la possibilità di prenotare un posto in spiaggia >( ombrellone e 2 lettini ) prima dell' arrivo? Se si, chi si deve contattare?
Written 13 June 2021
La spiaggia è servita di servizi igienici e doccia? Grazie
Written 25 September 2020
Daniela L
Bracciano, Italy
Salve, si possono avere recapiti telefonici per prenotare ombrelloni e lettini? Grazie
Written 26 July 2020
Ciao, volevo sapere con quali mezzi pubblici è possibile arrivare a Porto Istana, e se i passaggi sono frequenti. Noi ad esempio, dovremmo soggiornare a Murta Maria o a Porto San Paolo, ma probabilmente non avremo macchina.
Written 4 July 2020
Il servizio di trasporto pubblico è garantito dalla Aspo.
La linea 5 collega Olbia a Porto Istana.
Written 29 July 2020
Buongiorno vedo su Maps che ci sono tre parti della spiaggia di porto istana e sono divise da piccole rocce....ma è possibile raggiungere a piedi tutte e tre le parti direttamente dalla spiaggia?
Written 7 January 2020
Sapete darmi il nome o il numero di qualche concessione dove è possibile prendere ombrellone e lettini poiché non riesco a trovarne su internet. Grazie
Written 7 August 2019
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