Columbargia Beach

Columbargia beach is a little gem, shimmering about ten kilometers south of Bosa. And that's quite literal, especially when the evening or morning sun casts its rays on the golden sand. If you're looking for peace and quiet away from tourist crowds and traffic, this is the place for you. Thanks to the bumpy access road on a rough gravel track, Columbargia has remained untouched by chattering and screaming mobs.

At approximately six kilometers, the off-road section of the access road (starting at Tresnuraghes on the SS 292) is relatively short, but it packs a punch. It offers everything from easy to moderate difficulty: fine and coarse gravel, scree, and sandy sections alternate with ruts, washouts, and drops. Large stones are scattered across the road, while steep ascents and descents demand concentration. The track is narrow in places, winds through dense bushes with vegetation encroaching on the road, and is further restricted by low-hanging branches. Hairpin bends and switchbacks provide variety for the driver. From Tresnuraghes, you initially drive three kilometers towards the sea on a paved road, see a dirt track on the right, but continue for another 500 meters before turning right onto a gravel track. For two and a half kilometers, the track traverses the Cantiere Forestale di Tresnuraghes forest, meandering through the narrow terrain and finally reaching the beach. On a headland, you can see the romantic Torre di Foghe. This watchtower, like so many along the coast in the 16th century, was built by the Aragonese to protect against pirate raids. 

Back on the main track, continue straight ahead, making two bends, first to the left, then to the right, and shortly after the forest, you rejoin the paved road from the approach.