The bay and sandy beaches of Chia near the town of Domus de Maria are located along the panoramic coastal road in the southwestern area of Sardinia. It is accessible from Cagliari by road number 195. The ancient village of Chia was an important Phoenician and later Roman center called Bithia and was located in a small bay where today stands one of the many 17th-century coastal towers built by the Spanish Crown to defend against barbarian raids. Among the ruins that saw the daylight due to a massive sea surge are the remains of a Punic sacred site (tophet) and an ancient path leading to the important urban center of Nora. Today it is a destination for hikers and mountain bikers, who can follow the dirt track parallel to the old road and enjoy the view of a particularly fascinating coastal landscape. From the tower, that dominates the coast, you can reach a long sand mound, stretching from small bays bordered by dense vegetation and emerald green sea. It is a breathtaking natural spectacle that will forever be carved in the memory of every visitor. Along the coast towards the west you will pass the beaches of Sa Tuerra, Porto Campana, Spiaggia de su Sali and the most beautiful beach of Su Giudeu. It is also called the beach de s’Abba Durci (beach of fresh waters); a stretching mound of white sand, surrounded by high dunes with pines, whose shape makes the landscape very captivating. At the back of the coast is the Spartivento pond, an oasis of rare natural habitat for many fauna species. In front of the beach of Su Giudeu, just a short distance from the shore, there is an islet easily accessible by the shallow sea that separates it from the mainland. Due to its special charm, this beach is often the location chosen by filmmakers for their film ventures or the creation of TV spots. In the most western corner lies the Cala Cipolla riviera. It can only be reached on foot and is located in a small protected area, bounded by a rocky formation that separates it from the wider coast. From Cala Cipolla, a panoramic road leads to the Capo Spartivento lighthouse (Faro di Capo Spartivento), which is a dominant feature of the entire southern coast of the Sulcis region. The waters at all the beaches on the Chia coast are shallow, which is why it is especially popular with families with children and fans of underwater fishing and diving. Chia is often blown by intense mistral wind, mostly in summer and winter and therefore is ideal for surfers, allowing them to perform spectacular acrobatic stunts. The local beaches offer rich tourist services, are accessible to people with disabilities and have a sufficient number of parking spaces.