It brings together the two ‘souls’ of the Costa Smeralda, as it is both glamorous and unspoilt at the same time: in fact, it is considered the ‘wildest’ beach of the symbolic location of high-end tourism on the Island. However, Petra Ruja, in the coastal territory of Arzachena, also has another distinctive feature, as its name, which means ‘red stone’, indicates: it is dotted with reddish-coloured rocks and granite pebbles. The beach, about 250 metres long, is in a bay with two promontories on its borders that determine its crescent shape. The sand is white and soft, while the transparent sea will surprise you with its shimmering colours, ranging from light blue to turquoise and glistening emerald green, typical of the Costa Smeralda.

On the subject of greenery, the entire bay is protected from behind by a crown of fragrant Mediterranean vegetation, where junipers, helichrysum, sea rushes and sea rocket stand out, as well as white sea daffodils. The islands of Mortorio and Soffi, which are almost ‘aligned’ in front of the beach, further embellish the landscape. To the east, you can see Porto Rotondo and the promontory of Punta Volpe.

The beach is suitable for families with children, as the waters are shallow, and it is also popular with snorkelling enthusiasts because of the transparency of its waters and the rocky outcrops, around which you can observe colourful fish fauna. Beyond the promontory, to the south, you’ll find a series of little coves that together make up the coastline known as Razza di Giunco. The name comes from giunchi, meaning rushes, which populate the marshy areas behind it, but its greatest charm comes from the myriads of islets, cliffs and pink granite fjords that draw a line of jagged coastline between the various inlets. On the opposite side, the largest beach of the Costa Smeralda awaits you: Liscia Ruja, 500 metres of white sand with golden and pink reflections - depending on the play of light -, is caressed by a crystal clear sea, with a turquoise colour among the most intense you will ever encounter. Plenty of services: bars and restaurants, beach equipment and boat rentals - canoes, kayaks and rubber dinghies - with which you can explore the numerous and captivating little coves scattered along the coast.