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Spiaggia di Balai
Balai Beach
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Spiaggia di Balai is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 57th place out of 374 beaches in the Sassari region 17.6 km away from its center, the city of Sassari. It is one of the beaches of Posthudorra Porto Torres settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Spiaggia di Balai coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia Scoglio Lungo, which has a rating of 8.4.
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Spiaggia di Balai is located in Sassari within Posthudorra Porto Torres, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Sardinia island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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What to do in Spiaggia di Balai? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Spiaggia di Balai can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
It is difficult to think of any entertainment and activities when you are on the beach. To swim, to sunbathe, to drink a couple of cocktails, again to swim and again to sunbathe, the variety usually is very limited. But on Spiaggia di Balai you can test yourself in such an activity as water jumping. It's fun and it's scary, the rest you have to experience on your own. There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Spiaggia di Balai. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Spiaggia di Balai implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Bar gelateria il Gol...• 4 min walk
- La Pecora Nera• 8 min walk
- Ristorante Mama Giù...• 29 min walk
- Bar la Torre• 4.2km
Attractions
- Grotta dell'Inferno• 11 min walk
- Parco San Gavino• 19 min walk
- Port Museum• 19 min walk
- Spiaggia di Abbacurr...• 3.3km
Transport
- AHO• 25.2km
- Campanedda• 10.5km
- Porto Torres Maritti...• 22 min walk
Localities
- Posthudorra Porto To...• 1.2km
- Sassari• 17.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Spiaggia di Balai?
The coastline of Spiaggia di Balai is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Spiaggia di Balai?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Spiaggia di Balai, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Spiaggia di Balai is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Is the Spiaggia di Balai good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Spiaggia di Balai does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Spiaggia di Balai good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Spiaggia di Balai secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Spiaggia di Balai is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Spiaggia di Balai?
The bar is located right on the Spiaggia di Balai.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar gelateria il Golfo is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Spiaggia di Balai?
There are 218 places to stay in the Spiaggia di Balai area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Spiaggia di Balai include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Spiaggia di Balai from parking?
The Spiaggia di Balai has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Spiaggia di Balai?
There are 4 attractions near Spiaggia di Balai that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Grotta dell'Inferno located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Spiaggia di Balai?
The month with the highest temperature in Spiaggia di Balai is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Spiaggia di Balai (Sardinia island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Spiaggia di Balai (Sardinia island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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