The Torre della Pelosa is one of the oldest towers in the coastal defense system built during the Spanish rule of Sardinia.
The islet is part of the protected marine environment of the Asinara National Park complex.
Access to the islet is restricted to scientific or maintenance purposes to prevent damage to the delicate island geography.
The water depth between the islet and the mainland is intentionally kept shallow to maintain the unique light reflection that gives the area its signature color.
The tower was originally built to communicate with the Torre del Falcone situated on the nearby cliffside via smoke signals.
Spiaggia dell'isolotto della Torre di La Pelosa is a protected coastal islet featuring a 16th-century Spanish watchtower located off the northern tip of Sardinia. The islet is part of the Capo Falcone area and sits within the protected marine area of Isola Piana and Asinara. The site is characterized by shallow, turquoise waters and a fragile ecosystem that restricts direct physical access to preserve the shoreline. The Torre della Pelosa was constructed in 1578 as part of a network of coastal defenses along the Sardinian coast. The islet serves as a natural barrier that creates the calm, lagoon-like conditions of the adjacent La Pelosa beach. Vegetation on the islet consists of Mediterranean scrub adapted to high salinity and wind exposure. It is a strictly controlled environmental zone managed by local authorities to prevent erosion and habitat destruction.
The wooden boardwalk on the main La Pelosa beach providing a direct line of sight to the tower.
Observe the tower from the main La Pelosa beach rather than attempting to reach the islet.
Use binoculars from the mainland to spot historical masonry details on the tower structure.
Check the mandatory online reservation system required for the main beach area during the summer months.
Do not attempt to swim or wade to the islet; it is prohibited and monitored to prevent habitat degradation.
The surrounding beach area is regulated by a strict reservation system operating during the summer season.
Do not attempt to land on the islet or approach the tower, as it is a protected environmental and historical zone.
