Razza di Giunco

Razza di Giunco is a stretch of coast near Portisco in Olbia's territory, where four small beaches lie between pink-granite headlands and islets. Pale sand and shallow green water give the coves a varied character within Sardinia's north-eastern coastline.

Why it matters

The beach group forms a natural contrast with the marinas and resort settlements nearby. Its granite promontories, small inlets and islands offshore create a landscape shaped by the coast rather than by built development. The name is associated with rushes that once grew in damp ground behind the beaches.

What to notice

The four beaches differ in sand colour and texture, with pale stretches alternating with coarser grey-ochre grains and pebbly areas. Pink granite divides the coves into smaller bays and inlets. From the shore, the islands of Soffi and Mortorio, the islet of Portisco and Punta Volpe are visible across the water. The shallow seabed and rock seams contribute to the changing colours of the sea.

Context and history

Razza di Giunco lies between Portisco and the inlet of Petra Ruja, near the boundary with Arzachena's Costa Smeralda coast. The regional tourism record describes a single four-beach area in Olbia's territory. Some local usage also applies the name to the neighbouring Petra Ruja bay, so the name is best understood here in reference to the four coves on the Olbia side.