The emerald water and the rich vegetation in Porto Pino

Called the "Pearl of the Mediterranean" for its charming scenery landscape, Porto Pino is a reference point for the touristic centers of the southern Sulcis, stretching along the southwest coast of Sardinia, overlooking the Gulf of Palmas, between the Sant 'Antioco island and Cape Teulada.

Historical and naturalistic richness, Pinus Portus (Port of Pines) was so called by the Romans after the destruction of Phoenus Portus (Punic Port) made by the same people. The cove, used by the Phoenicians for the sandstone extraction and as seaport, under Romans rule became a trading center, a landing place used during the Romanization of the island lasted for seven centuries.

Molded by a dense and rare vegetation in which the Pinus Halepensis excels, the Aleppo pine, the stretch of sand extends for four kilometers divided into two separate beaches: the first with the tourist services and owned by the municipality of Sant'Anna Arresi; the second, administered by the municipality of Teulada, that animates the strip of sand separating the sea from the ponds. Here live some species of migratory waterbirds like pink flamingos and cormorants.

The emerald water wets a long curve in the coastline that branches off to a background where stand the Is Arenas Bianche (White Sands), or the sand dunes. Located within the military polygon of Capo Teulada, access is limited by grants from the Ministry of Defense. Composed of quartz sand with its top shows the stain of juniper, paper grass, milkweed and thistle, are the symbol of a beach to discover together the real influences suffered by the architecture of the area.