The beach of Maimoni stretches along the coast in the municipality of Cabras, in western Sardinia, in the province of Oristano.
Maimoni extends for about 2 kilometres, featuring a very clear sand alternating with pink and white quartz grains.
The coast is vast and long, the sand alternating in some parts with rocks on the shore. The sea water is crystal clear and transparent with colours ranging from blue to turquoise, with low seabeds which gradually break down towards the open sea.
The sea becomes rougher when the Mistral wind is blowing, creating high waves, and it is essential to take care when swimming.
The name of the beach derives from the Sardinian and Phoenician god of water and rain, Maimone. The ruins of a holy well from the Nuragic era and a Nuraghe can be found in the area. The church of San Salvatore is linked to the worship of the god, in religious continuity. Built in the XVII century on the ruins of a pre-Christian hypogeum, it stands just a few feet from the beach.
The beach has a large car park, kiosks and restaurants, and is encircled by dunes covered in Mediterranean shrub.
