Spiaggia di Chinelli is a picturesque beach located on Tavolara Island, in northeastern Sardinia, part of the municipality of Olbia in the Gallura region. The island is owned by the Venetian-Roman Marzano family, with the western tip housing two restaurants and small houses belonging to the Bertoleoni family. The island is roughly rectangular in shape, about 6 km long and 1 km wide, and rests on a granite bedrock that emerges clearly in some parts. It reaches a maximum altitude of 565 meters above sea level.
The beach is known for its clean, beautifully coloured water, although it can sometimes be extremely windy, making relaxation difficult in winds of more than 25 km/h. Despite its natural beauty, the island has limited amenities, with no animals or neolithic paintings to see. Most of the island is closed to the public, with access limited to the beach and its immediate surroundings. There are two restaurants on the island, but no public toilets unless you are a guest of these establishments.
Access to the island is primarily by boat, with visitors often taking day trips to enjoy the outstanding views. However, the cost of parking and boat fare can be a consideration for some visitors.
Spiaggia di Chinelli amenities include parking.
Best restaurants near Spiaggia di Chinelli include La Corona and Ristorante da Tonino Re di Tavolara.
Visitor reviews highlight the stunning views and beautiful beaches of Tavolara Island as the main attractions. Many appreciate the clean water and the impressive sight of the island from the sea, but they also note that there isn't much else to do. A common complaint is that most of the island is closed to the public and the lack of amenities, with some visitors finding it not worth the money spent to get there.
Beach enthusiasts visiting Spiaggia di Chinelli typically stay in the nearby town of Olbia, which offers a variety of accommodation options and easy access to boat trips to the island. Some visitors also choose to stay in the Gallura region to explore the broader area and include a day trip to the beach in their itinerary.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 40.8935601 / Longitude: 9.6803042
Spiaggia di Chinelli is located in Sardinia. The following map of Spiaggia di Chinelli shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 14.2°C/22.3°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 22.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 17.2 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.3 m |
| Rain Chance | 3% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:39/20:02 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.3 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.05 |
| Cloud Cover | 20% |
| Speed | 14.8 km/h |
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| Gusts | 27 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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