This corner of Sardinia, with its authentic character and untamed charm, has become the ideal destination for those seeking a holiday that combines relaxation, nature and fun for all ages.
Hotel Marinedda in Isola Rossa is a place where families have discovered a new way of experiencing Sardinia. Thanks to its wellbeing and leisure facilities, but also its unique location in North West Sardinia, where nature retains an authentic and wild allure. This is where the Costa Rossa begins, one of the island’s most evocative stretches of coastline, enchanting both adults and children with landscapes suspended between the green of the Mediterranean scrub and the blue of the sea.
The Costa Rossa is the name given to this stretch of coastline nestled within the Gulf of Asinara, between Santa Teresa Gallura and Castelsardo. A landscape that captivates with the intense fragrances of the Mediterranean scrub and the red granite rocks sculpted by the wind. Where the land gives way to the sea, the coastline reveals a succession of sandy coves and beaches: right in front of the hotel lies the Blue Flag 2025 beach of La Marinedda, where crystal-clear waters meet the wild nature of the Costa Rossa, for days of relaxation, sport and genuine emotions.
A stay at Hotel Marinedda in Isola Rossa is not just about sea and relaxation: for children it becomes an adventure filled with sport and outdoor fun. Tennis lessons, five-a-side football, mini basketball and archery are just some of the activities designed for younger guests, while parents can choose between summer sports, relaxing on the beach or training in the Technogym fitness centre.
For Delphina, family-friendly is synonymous with wellbeing. The Miniclub and Junior Club offer children days full of sport and recreational activities, with a free service available 12 hours a day, every day of the week. While the little ones play safely, parents can unwind with peace of mind or enjoy treatments at the L’Elicriso Thalasso Centre. A holiday where boredom is simply not an option.
Family holidays at Hotel Marinedda find their perfect space in rooms designed with both adults and children in mind. The Senior Suite Family combines a Suite and a communicating Classic room, accommodating up to four adults and two children in spacious and comfortable Mediterranean-style surroundings.
The same philosophy of hospitality defines the Family Suite, consisting of two interconnecting Classic rooms, ideal for up to four guests. Here privacy and relaxation blend in a serene atmosphere, enhanced by a veranda overlooking the garden or the endless blue of the sea. A place where everyone can enjoy their holiday at their own pace.
A short distance from the hotel lies Isola Rossa, a picturesque fishing village that has managed to preserve its identity intact. Strolling along the harbour, among wooden boats and the 16th-century Aragonese tower, means stepping into history and savouring the slow rhythm of life by the sea. The seafront promenade invites visitors to discover small shops, piano bars in the evenings and traditional restaurants, while the two main beaches and the many red granite coves, framed by emerald-green waters, offer authentic experiences to those seeking nature and relaxation.
Discover Costa Rossa and all the charm of western Gallura. Take advantage of the Early Booking offer and book by 31 January.
Imagine a bay surrounded by red granite and panoramic terraces, where you can enjoy the shades of the Northern Sardinian sea from the moment you wake up. Continue your day in one of the pools at the L’Elicriso thalasso centre or savour the Mediterranean flavours in an elegant restaurant under a starry sky. You still have a few days left to take advantage of the Early Booking offer. Secure 15% off your next holiday at Hotel Marinedda.
Hotel Marinedda embodies Mediterranean style: warm and welcoming, inspired by the natural beauty and unique landscape of Costa Rossa, renowned for the distinctive colour of its rocks. This expansive stretch of coastline still amazes with its wild charm, featuring beaches and coves of extraordinary beauty. Right in front of the hotel, you’ll find La Marinedda beach, named by Bell’Italia as one of the ten “paradises of sand and water in Sardinia worth diving into at least once in a lifetime.” Immersed in this paradise, it will be even easier to embrace life’s pleasures, admire breathtaking sunsets, and sip an excellent Vermentino. And if you’re travelling with children, the hotel offers green spaces and a wide range of services, including a dedicated restaurant, a small pool, a play area, sports activities, and a free Miniclub service active 12 hours a day, every day.
Why not complete your holiday by booking a wellness treatment in advance at the L’Elicriso Thalasso & SPA centre? If reserved along with your stay, you’ll receive an additional 10% discount (which can be combined with other special offers). Hotel Marinedda is one of the 20 best SPA destinations in the world, as recognised by Condé Nast Traveler, winner of the prestigious Reader’s Choice Award 2024. This highly sought-after accolade, marked by its iconic red seal, represents a symbol of excellence in hospitality. A particularly significant recognition, awarded by readers of the magazine after a meticulous annual selection of the most appreciated hotels and resorts worldwide.
The beating heart of the hotel is the “L’Elicriso” Thalasso & SPA Centre, offering spacious areas for relaxation, pools with heated seawater at varying temperatures, a stunning Jacuzzi, a cardio-fitness gym, a Turkish bath, saunas, and 15 treatment cabins designed to ensure physical and mental well-being. Surrounded by gardens, with the colours and scents typical of Costa Rossa, the centre adheres to international protocols for thalassotherapy, continuously sourcing seawater for the pools and treatments.
To bring the nature of Northern Sardinia to your skin, the Marinedda SPA offers the Sardinia Signature treatment line, which uses BIO products enriched with plants and essences from the Sardinian flora, such as myrtle, sea salt, helichrysum, and mastic. Discover the wide range of treatments and immerse yourself in the pure essence of marine wellness through our thalasso programmes.
For the second consecutive year, Condé Nast Traveler readers have awarded this wellness retreat and its thalassotherapy centre, one of the largest in Northern Sardinia.
We are proud to announce another triumph for Hotel Marinedda, which, following last year’s success, has once again been recognised as one of the top 20 SPA destinations in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, receiving the prestigious Reader’s Choice Award 2024. This highly coveted accolade in the hospitality industry, marked by its distinctive red seal, has become a symbol of excellence. A particularly significant recognition, awarded by the magazine’s readers after a meticulous annual selection of the most appreciated hotels and resorts internationally.
“The wellness centre, L’Elicriso, is an airy 2500-square-metre oasis specialising in thalassotherapy: from the Greek word thalassa, meaning ‘sea’, this ancient practice uses seawater for its therapeutic properties. Mentioned as early as 480 BC in the works of Euripides and Hippocrates, this treatment method was popular in antiquity and remains equally effective today in washing away the stress of modern life,” Condé Nast Traveler explains to its readers.
The beating heart of the hotel is the “L’Elicriso” Thalasso & SPA Centre, offering spacious areas for relaxation, pools with heated seawater at various temperatures, a stunning Jacuzzi, a cardio-fitness gym, Turkish baths, saunas, and 15 treatment cabins ensuring physical and mental well-being. Surrounded by gardens, with the colours and scents typical of Costa Rossa, the centre adheres to international thalassotherapy protocols, continuously sourcing seawater for its pools and treatments.
The water, collected hundreds of metres offshore to ensure its purity, retains all its properties without undergoing chemical purification treatments, preserving the microbiological quality of the marine environment. A two-, three-, or six-day thalassotherapy programme improves venous and lymphatic circulation, stimulates proper breathing, eliminates toxins, drains, and enhances muscular capacity by toning the tissues.
Wellness at Hotel Marinedda also means walking along one of the most stunning panoramas of the Gulf of Asinara, on a stretch of coastline known as Costa Rossa for the characteristic colour of its rocks, or spending a relaxing day on La Marinedda beach.
The elegant and welcoming rooms are inspired by nature, decorated with warm colours and local craftsmanship, while the restaurants celebrate the authentic flavours of the island. For families, the hotel offers green spaces for children, including a dedicated restaurant, a small pool, a play area, and sports activities, complemented by a free Miniclub service operating 12 hours a day, every day.
And to bring the nature of Northern Sardinia to your skin, the Marinedda SPA offers the Sardinia Signature treatment line, which uses BIO products enriched with plants and essences from Sardinian flora such as myrtle, sea salt, helichrysum, and mastic. Discover the wide range of treatments and immerse yourself in the pure essence of marine wellness through our thalasso programmes.
The bay of Isola Rossa has been chosen as the venue for the 2024 Italian National Championships in shortboard and bodyboard, hosted by the Italian Surfing, Water Skiing, and Wakeboarding Federation.
Are you ready for a September to remember? The bay of La Marinedda is once again set to become the stage for Italian and international surfing, hosting the twentieth edition of Italy’s longest-running surf contest, the Marinedda Surf Open. But this year, there’s something extra special: for the first time, the MarineddaBay Open will be part of the official championship of the FISSW – Italian Surfing, Water Skiing, and Wakeboarding Federation, a decisive event to crown the Italian champions in shortboard and bodyboard!
The waiting period begins on 15 September, and the anticipation is already high. The best surfers, both Italian and international, are fine-tuning their boards to tackle the powerful waves of the Sardinian North Shore. Imagine the adrenaline: 64 athletes ready to battle it out in one of Sardinia’s most spectacular bays, with 32 male and 16 female surfers competing in shortboard, and 8 athletes in each category of bodyboard. Registrations are open, but they close as soon as the green light is given!
We are delighted that Hotel Marinedda is among the local businesses that have made all this possible: The Marinedda Bay Open – 2024 National Shortboard and Bodyboard Championship is organised under the patronage of the Municipality of Trinità d’Agultu and the FISSW – Italian Surfing, Water Skiing, and Wakeboarding Federation, and is supported by Costa Rossa Sardinia and other businesses from our region.
This weekly event, held every Tuesday evening throughout the summer, is an opportunity to enjoy a complete cultural experience, discovering the tradition, art, and hospitality of Gallura. The heart of the event is the evening market along Via Roma, which transforms into a lively open-air market. Here you will find many artisanal products, from traditional Aggius carpets to unique jewellery made with local materials. You can discover wooden and inlaid handicrafts, cork works, scented candles, genuine jams, and typical costumes. You can also admire collections of swimwear and beach towels inspired by the designs and colours of traditional carpets.
For the occasion, the village also hosts performances and itinerant shows, book presentations, and workshops for children. The experience in Aggius would not be complete without tasting the culinary delights of Gallura. During Tuesday in the Village, you can participate in food and wine tours in collaboration with local wineries and taste specialities such as “li Frisjoli”, Carnival fritters, “suppa cuata”, Gallura soup, and “li bruglioni”, traditional ravioli.
The village also offers a journey into culture and history. Aggius, awarded the Orange Flag by the Italian Touring Club, is nestled among majestic granite rocks and cork forests. This picturesque village is known for its intertwined alleys, hidden squares, ancient churches, and museums that tell an ancient story.
While strolling through the granite alleys, you can discover murals and artworks by Sardinian artists like Simone Sanna and Josephine Sassu. Everything began with Maria Lai’s stay in Aggius. The project AAAperto has now transformed Aggius into an open-air museum, with contributions from famous artists such as Tellas, Giovanni Campus, Rosanna Rossi, Zaza Calzia, and many others. The village’s museums, including the MEOC and the Museum of Banditry, offer a fascinating journey into the past: the MEOC, one of the largest ethnographic museums on the island, hosts a “traditional house” and collections of costumes and choral songs, while the Museum of Banditry recounts the compelling history of local banditry, celebrated in the novel “Il Muto di Gallura” and in the film by Matteo Fresi.
After its victory in 2023, the 5-star hotel in Isola Rossa is again nominated among the world’s best SPA destinations.
Are you looking for a place to spend a seaside holiday with quality services and a SPA centre offering a wide variety of treatments to regain wellness and beauty? The 5-star Hotel Marinedda in Northern Sardinia is once again in the running for the Best Destination SPAs in the World by Condé Nast Traveller.
