The stretch of the Poetto beach belonging to the town of Quartu Sant'Elena, in itself several kilometres long, runs from its eastern end at Foxi westward where it joins the Poetto of Cagliari. It is a wide band of fine white sand, which continues into the seabed. It is backed by a row of palm trees and other plant life, some patches of which also extend onto the beach. On account of its environmental value, clean and transparent waters and range of facilities and services, the beach has been awarded the blue flag.

The Poetto of Quartu Sant'Elena is in the locality of the same name, in the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena, and is also easily reached from Cagliari.