#334 European Rank
Is Arutas
Cabras, Sinis Peninsula, Italy•Tyrrhenian Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Carlo Pelagalli (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.54/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
24.6°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€48/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Cabras, Sinis Peninsula · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Ideal Swimming
Jan
14.1°C
Air 20°C
Feb
13.7°C
Air 21°C
Mar
14.0°C
Air 23°C
Apr
15.2°C
Air 26°C
May
17.7°C
Air 29°C
Jun
21.0°C
Air 32°C
Jul
23.6°C
Air 34°C
Peak
Aug
24.6°C
Air 34°C
Sep
23.3°C
Air 32°C
Oct
21.1°C
Air 29°C
Nov
18.3°C
Air 25°C
Dec
15.5°C
Air 22°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 15 Jun – 16 Oct (>21°C) · 123 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5
About Is Arutas
A shore made not of sand but of tiny white and pink quartz grains, unique in the Mediterranean.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Free public access with seasonal paid parking; reachable by car via Cabras / SP6 across the Sinis Peninsula.
•Protected Status / Environment: Core zone of Area Marina Protetta Penisola del Sinis - Isola di Mal di Ventre; strict legal ban and heavy fines for quartz removal.
•Notable Feature: Famous 'beach of rice grains' composed of smooth quartz granules in quartz-white, pink, and light green shades.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
NoGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
NoLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Cabras, Sinis Peninsula. Accessible via regional coastal roads (39.966°N, 8.421°E).
•Open water, can be breezy.
•Wild protected Sinis coast near a marine reserve.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Cabras, Sinis Peninsula, Italy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Is Arutas
What is the water temperature at Is Arutas?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Is Arutas averages 24.6°C (76°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Is Arutas?
Is Arutas is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Cabras, Sinis Peninsula, Italy.
Is Is Arutas good for families with kids?
Is Arutas has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Is Arutas?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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