Greeting visitors at Cea Beach (Spiaggia di Cea) is a vast stretch of fine, snow-white sand, curving gently between rocky formations at either end. Resting just fifty meters offshore are the famous red porphyry sea stacks known as Is Scoglius Arrubius. Rising boldly from the sea, these imposing red rocks create a striking color contrast against the turquoise water, serving as an unmistakable landmark along this Tortolì coastline.
The sandy seabed drops off very gradually, allowing for long, leisurely walks through clear, shallow water before reaching deeper depths. Immediately behind the shore lies a thick belt of pine trees and wild vegetation, which discreetly hides the dirt parking areas while providing welcoming, shaded retreats during the hottest hours of the day.
From the beach, your gaze sweeps across the entire sandy arc to meet the backdrop of the Ogliastra mountains inland. The easy swim out to the sea stacks—combined with the vivid palette of red stone, white sand, and lush green pines—makes Cea both effortlessly accessible and instantly iconic.
