Capo Comino, Spiaggia di Berchida, Su Picante Giants’ tomb
map of Capo Comino and Spiaggia di Berchida
Capo Comino
The cape is the easternmost point of Sardinia. On a protruding rock stands a lighthouse, which has been decommissioned for several years.
On a hill behind it, a higher lighthouse was built and put into operation in 2011.
An asphalt road leads to Capo Comino, which transitions into an unpaved track shortly after the old lighthouse.
It’s best to leave your car at the end of the paved road in the small parking lot.
If you want to drive to Spiaggia di Berchida by car, it’s better to take the turnoff on the SS 125. (see map)
From the old lighthouse, you can hike to Spiaggia di Berchida in about 1.5 hours.
Many tourists repeatedly attempt to reach the beach by car from here. I can only recommend this route for all-wheel-drive vehicles with high ground clearance – a normal car is likely to get stuck somewhere along the way.
A good alternative is to travel by bicycle, which you can rent in Santa Lucia or La Caletta.
You can obtain a hiking map for free at the Tourist Office in Siniscola, which also includes the paths to Spiaggia di Berchida.
However, there are no signs in the terrain. Because numerous forest tracks intersect and branch off, it can sometimes be a bit tricky to find your way. It’s best to always stay close to the coast.
After about an hour of hiking, you’ll reach the first sandy beaches.
Spiaggia di Berchida
The northern sections of Spiaggia di Berchida have largely remained untouched by tourism so far.
Here, away from the main beach, there is a lot of solitude even in the height of summer because the nearest parking lots are still far away.
A little further south, a branch of the Riu di Berchida flows into the sea. From here, Spiaggia di Berchida extends approximately 2 km to the south.
This area is part of a nature reserve. Therefore, parking is only permitted in the official parking lot. Driving on the dunes is strictly prohibited.
Spiaggia di Berchida is the most beautiful beach in the municipality of Siniscola and is among the best on the entire island.
Bright, fine-grained sand covers the beach, which can be up to 100 meters wide. Inland, there are shallow dunes that provide some protection on windy days.
The beach hasn’t been a secret tip for a long time, and it gets really crowded here in the summer.
A dirt track branches off from the SS 125 at km 242 towards the beach (see map).
The 3 km long route is passable to some extent.
There is a fee-based parking lot by the sea.
Rental services for umbrellas, surfboards, and boats are available for customers.
There are no bars or other dining facilities here. During the high season, there are at least a few stalls where you can buy drinks, ice cream, and some food.
The beach slopes gently into the sea.
There are small sandbanks scattered throughout, where the water is only knee-deep.
Because of this, Spiaggia di Berchida is particularly suitable for families with small children.
The water is very clear and clean, with hardly any seaweed wash-ups.
The Su Picante Giants’ tomb
The site dates back to the Bronze Age and is approximately 4000 years old.
It remains largely unknown to tourists as it was only excavated and partially restored in 2008. During the excavation, some ceramic and obsidian artifacts were found.
The central corridor is 9 meters long, and most of the roof slabs are still intact. Originally, the tomb was covered by a mound of earth, supported on the outside by the still-standing stone slabs.
The site is open 24/7 and freely accessible.
How to get there: From Capo Comino, take the SP72 towards Irgoli. After 4.5 km, you’ll see a sign for “Agriturismo Su Cuile” where you’ll turn left onto an unpaved track. Keep right at the following intersections and follow the track for about 1 km. (see map)