A wide expanse of pale grey sand, crystal clear waters and soft sand dunes behind it, a view that you will never want to stop observing, in absolute tranquillity. Sa Rocca Tunda stretches along the foot of Capo Mannu, in the northern part of the Sinis peninsula, next to a small village of little houses and dirt roads in the San Vero Milis area. The beach is about a kilometre long and part of the protected marine area of Sinis and is washed by a turquoise sea that takes on more vibrant colours offshore. The left side of the beach is delimited by the promontory of Capo Mannu. In front of it, the islet of sa Tonnara appears and, to the right, there is the cliff of su Crastu Biancu, beyond which you will have a view that stretches from the northern coast of the Oristano area all the way to the ‘costa dei grifoni’ (coast of the griffons) at Capo Marargiu. On the opposite side, behind the promontory, another rocky offshoot stands out, dominated by the remains of the Capo Mannu tower, built in the Spanish period (16th century).
A refreshment area is the only service in this wild and uncontaminated place. In fact, Sa Rocca Tunda is ideal for those seeking relaxation and tranquillity away from the chaos of the most crowded holiday resorts. Large spaces and shallow waters make it suitable for families with children. The transparency of the sea also attracts snorkelling enthusiasts, while the Sale Porcus pond behind it, populated by various species of birds - including pink flamingos - invites you to dedicate some time to birdwatching.
Around Capo Mannu, you will find numerous other unmissable beaches, which will take you on a real tour of scenic beauty. Almost in continuity with sa Rocca Tunda, towards the tip of the promontory, you will find su Pallosu, with its colony of cats. On the opposite side, a sandstone ‘barrier’ is located in the open sea a few dozen metres from a golden beach, creating an unusual landscape: it is Sa Mesa Longa, a real natural swimming pool with emerald green waters. To the south, in front of the village of Mandriola, lies the long beach of Putzu Idu, with its very shallow, blue and incredibly transparent waters. A spectacular cliff surrounds s’Arena Scoada, where rocks smoothed by the waves emerge, as well as sand mixed with quartz crystals and a sea reflecting shades of green and blue. Just before sunset, you can stop near the Capo Mannu lighthouse, at the foot of another Spanish tower, Turr’e sa Mora, to admire an unforgettable play of colours with a view of the island of Mal di Ventre.