A short stretch between neighbouring beaches
Il Pellicano lies on Olbia’s northern coast between Pittulongu and Mare e Rocce. The beach is about 200 metres long, with very fine white sand and small rocks showing through. Its size makes it a focused stop: it is neither Pittulongu’s long crescent nor a completely even, rock-free shoreline. Look at the seabed and entry to the water before choosing where to settle.
Hotels and restaurants are nearby, but the municipal page specifies that beach services are at the nearby hotel. Places to eat in the area do not mean sunbeds or equipment are available along all 200 metres. If you need a facility, ask where it is, who can use it and whether it will be available on your date.
Listed parking and a stop are not guarantees
The municipal portal lists free parking and a stop called Spiaggia Pellicano. These details help with planning a trip from Olbia but do not promise a free space or a bus at every time of day. Check current public transport with the operator: tourism pages can retain old routes and calendars. Also check how you will return after your beach visit.
By car, the page describes an approach from the SP82 via Via Rosa dei Venti. Follow local signs, respect restrictions and keep private entrances and road edges clear. Free parking is useful information, not a reservation. If the area is full, it is better to change your arrival time or choose another nearby beach with confirmed access.
Small rocks affect the way you enter the sea
The rocks showing above the water are worth noticing when you swim. They may make the seabed interesting to view with a mask, while requiring care on entry and exit. The municipal listing mentions snorkelling and water activities, but does not guarantee that hire is operating daily or that conditions always suit. Check waves, visibility and boat traffic, and respect marked navigation lanes.
A length of about 200 metres gives a sense of scale, but does not predict space, crowds or ease of access. If travelling with children or anyone with specific needs, check the seabed, distances and active services on site. The listing includes toilets, lifeguard service and waste collection; confirm with the provider before relying on a particular facility.
Il Pellicano or Mare e Rocce?
Il Pellicano is distinguished by very fine white sand, compact size and small rocks offshore. Nearby Mare e Rocce has pale, slightly grey sand and rocks showing through; Lo Squalo is separated from Pittulongu by a rocky tongue and has beach concessions. These comparisons tell you more about the shore than searching for one “best” beach.
Choose based on the approach, the facility you want and how far you plan to walk. Ask which provider operates any hire at Il Pellicano, then keep Mare e Rocce or Lo Squalo in mind if parking is full or the sea changes. Do not assume hotel-run beach services are open to every visitor.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Il Pellicano beach?
The municipal listing gives a length of about 200 metres, with very fine white sand and small rocks showing through.
Where are the beach services?
The municipal page locates them at the nearby hotel. Confirm directly which services are open and who may use them.