Olbia sits on a long gulf with the Costa Smeralda beaches just minutes away, but most popular Sardinian beaches ban dogs in summer, typically from around June to September. The key is to head for the designated dog beaches: Le Saline near Olbia has a fenced off-leash dog area, and Cala Razza di Giunco on the Costa Smeralda is one of the island's finest.
Olbia's dedicated dog beach, with a large fenced area where dogs can run and swim off-leash on sand and pebbles in clear, shallow water. Free to access, with dog waste bags and dog showers; there are no rental facilities, so bring your own shade and water.
Rules: Off-leash allowed inside the fenced dog area. Owners must clean up after their dog. No bar or rentals on the dog stretch.
A stunning white-sand cove framed by tall reeds on the Costa Smeralda, with shallow, crystal-clear water and a designated dog area, widely rated among the best dog beaches in Sardinia. The shallow entry suits dogs that enjoy a paddle.
Rules: Use the marked dog area. Keep dogs leashed outside it and clean up after them.
A private dog-friendly beach area at Ira beach near Porto Rotondo, where dogs are welcome to join their owners by the sea. It offers an organised alternative for those who prefer a serviced spot to a wild cove.
Rules: Dogs welcome in the designated dog-beach section. Follow the beach club's on-site rules.
Our top-rated pet-friendly hotels, handpicked and verified.
Antica Caresi B&B
★★★ · 9/10
€64/night
Gemma Di Gallura Charme B&B
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Tramas Hotel & Spa
★★★★ · 8.7/10
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