A jewel of Sardinia’s northeastern coast, an unspoiled paradise protected by the Tavolara Marine Area, of which it is a part, a beach of fine white sand dotted with junipers and mimosas
The iconic beach, La Cinta, closes to the north with Puntaldìa, just past the promontory, you’ll find two other jewels of San Teodoro that in terms of sandy beauty and sea clarity give it stiff competition. One is Lu Impostu, of which the origin of the name (‘place of shipment’) is unclear: perhaps it was a commercial outpost and freight embarkation. What is certain is that it is a work of art of nature, one of the main attractions of Gallura.
One kilometer long and very wide, the beach is made up of dunes of fine, soft sand, white and bright, dotted with junipers and mimosas, thistles and sea lilies. The water is clear and reflects the sun’s rays, taking on all shades of blue and green. The seabed is shallow, suitable for children, mostly sandy and gently sloping offshore.
Lu Impostu ‘s northern boundary is Puntaldìa, while to the south is Capo Capicciolu, beyond which opens the other Theodoric wonder: Cala Brandinchi. Opposite stretches the peninsula of Capo Coda Cavallo, a little further north dominates the imposing outline of the island of Tavolara. Together they constitute the marine protected area, of which Lu Impostu is also a part, behind which stretches the second largest pond in San Teodoro, communicating with the sea through a channel south of the beach. Around it, marsh vegetation and Mediterranean scrub flourish, contributing to make the location a naturalistic ‘museum’. Even further south, on the border of the territory of San Teodoro, a pearl of tourism in Sardinia, you will find another beautiful beach, s’Isuledda.
Lu Impostu provides you with all comforts and services: it is accessible to the disabled and has a large parking lot (also suitable for campers), refreshment stands, boat rentals, and beach equipment. Nearby you will find camping, hotels, restaurants, clubs, a medical service and an information office.