June 25, 2026, 10:43 am | Read time: 3 minutes
When beaches are overcrowded, it not only affects the swimming experience but also the environment. Various vacation spots are therefore implementing individual measures to counteract the influx of visitors. At a popular beach in Sardinia, access is now only possible with a certain level of technical know-how. More on this at TRAVELBOOK.
Genuine vacation insider tips–beautiful places that are almost unknown–are hard to find. This applies to trendy cities in Europe (such as Paris, Amsterdam, or Lisbon) as well as popular beach vacation regions. At a popular beach in Sardinia, the local authorities are trying to regulate the influx in a more thoughtful way: with an app.
Why Tuerredda Beach in Sardinia Uses an App
Spontaneous visits to the popular Tuerredda Beach are no longer possible. The system was tested as early as summer 2025–and it seems to be working. This year, too, visitors must reserve a spot via a mobile app. Sardinia is known for being very crowded during the vacation season. No wonder this also applies to Tuerredda: The beach is popular for its fine white sand and crystal-clear water.
The Sardinian regional newspaper “L‘Unione Sarda” reported on the new regulation last summer. One reason for introducing the app was that the natural environment suffers from the crowds.
Visitors must secure an online ticket; otherwise, they are not allowed on the beach. If you are not punctual, you lose your reserved spot. The city administration has set a visitor limit of about 1,100 visitors per day. The entrance fee is one to two euros per person.
Since 2022, leaving plastic waste behind has been prohibited, as has smoking on the beach–and by the way, taking stones is also banned.
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Advance Reservations Required at Some Beaches in Sardinia
Tuerredda is not the first beach in Sardinia, let alone beyond the island, where you must reserve a spot before visiting. In La Pelosa, for example, pre-registration has been required during the vacation season for years. Here, the entrance fee per visitor is 3.50 euros. This is intended to help regulate the influx–at La Pelosa Beach, 1,500 bathers are allowed per day. The Italian newspaper “Corriere della Sera” reported this in 2020. Booking is done through the beach’s website. After completing the process, users receive a QR code, which they must show at the entrance of the “Spiaggia.” A wristband identifies them as verified guests throughout their stay.
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The use of an app is not entirely new. In San Teodoro in northern Sardinia, for example, you have had to reserve your spot on the beach via the mobile application for some time. Since 2023, the beaches Cala dei Gabbiani, Cala Biriala, Cala Goloritzé (200 to 300 visitors per day allowed), and Cala Mariolu (700 bathers) have followed suit. Spontaneous swimming is not an option here: Reservations via the app must be made at least 72 hours before the planned visit.