The beach's name, 'Le Saline', originates from historical salt pans that operated in the adjacent lagoon area.
The sediment composition includes smooth, bleached pebbles rather than fine silica sand typical of other Sardinian beaches.
The nearby Stagno di Casaraccio lagoon serves as a nesting and feeding site for migratory bird species, including pink flamingos.
The beach is positioned along the Gulf of Asinara, facing the protected Asinara National Park island.
Spiaggia Le Saline is a sprawling stretch of quartz-rich sand and shingle located on the northwestern coast of Sardinia. The beach sits adjacent to the Stagno di Casaraccio, a protected saltwater lagoon known for its birdlife. Its distinctive coastline is composed of rounded, white pebbles that transition into sand, resulting in crystal-clear turquoise waters. As part of a protected coastal area, the environment maintains a rugged, natural character with limited infrastructure directly on the sand. The shallow entry point into the sea makes it particularly suitable for wading and swimming.
The elevated coastal path at the northern end of the beach looking southward toward the lagoon.
Bring water shoes to navigate the shingle section of the beach comfortably.
Visit on windy days to observe kite-surfers, who favor this stretch for its consistent thermal conditions.
Pack a sun umbrella as natural shade is non-existent on the open shoreline.
Attempting to find extensive natural shade; the area is fully exposed to the sun.
Respect the protected lagoon area by staying on marked paths and avoiding the removal of pebbles or sand, which is strictly prohibited under regional environmental laws.
