Two kilometres of cream-coloured sand, which is occasionally tinged with grey and ochre, washed by a sea that alternates shades of turquoise, emerald green and indigo. This would suffice to describe the charm of the beach of Colostrai, on the Sarrabus coast, six kilometres south of Muravera. The coast is protected by the pond of the same name behind it and to the south, a paradise for birdwatchers, and also by the varied Mediterranean vegetation, where you will find eucalyptus trees, pines and junipers. Near the beach, there are also small sand dunes, covered with sea daffodils and yellow horn-poppies. To the north, the spectacular promontory dominated by the tower of Salinas establishes the border, while the northernmost stretch of the beach takes the name of Cristolaxeddu.
It is easy to get to Colostrai: from Cagliari, proceeding towards Muravera, follow the exit for San Priamo and drive past the small village; continue along state road SS 125 as far as the crossroads for Torre Salinas/Colostrai, and then another turn-off to the right will take you alongside the pond and to the beach. On the beach, you can rent deckchairs, beach umbrellas and boats. Thanks to its size, the beach is never crowded, even in high season: you can relax and enjoy some physical activity in peace, surrounded by unspoilt nature. The transparent waters make the seabed ideal for snorkelling and diving, as well as a popular destination for sport fishing enthusiasts.
The beaches of Sarrabus are truly captivating, thanks to the beauty of the landscape and the wealth of plant and animal life. South of Colostrai, the pond and beach of Feraxi appear, revealing sand that takes on bronze tones and a sea reflecting shades of turquoise. To the north, you will find the beach of Torre Salinas, featuring fine golden sand and blue and green waters. Continuing beyond, near the unique tower of Dieci Cavalli (Ten Horses), the wide coastline of San Giovanni opens up, where the sea is green near the coast, turning into an intense blue as it gets deeper. Crossing over into the territory of Villaputzu, the coast offers you the wild scenery of Porto Corallo, with pebbles and shells mixed with the sand and stretches of reef emerging from the sea, and that of Porto Tramatzu, with its unusual crescent shape.