YOUR ITINERARY

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5 days

DAY 1

ITINERARY DAY 1

MORNING

VISIT TO
HISTORIC CENTER
ALGHERO

Discovering an ancient fortress

Alghero’s Old Town ” is the charming old town of Alghero, surrounded by seven large towers and ancient walls that still stand on the edge of the sea and which date back to the Catalan-Aragonese conquests of the sixteenth century. The narrow cobbled streets and alleys of the historic center are buzzing late into the night. The traffic-free area is perfect for enjoying a pleasant walk, where you can find perfect gifts in the many craft shops , taste Sardinian products in typical restaurants and visit the ancient churches.

  1. Piazza Civica : In its enchanting historic center, this square is certainly the ideal starting point, near the Port of Alghero. In the past there were the most important institutional offices of the city and from here, towards the historic center, you can admire the historic buildings dating back to the Catalan / Aragonese and Savoy domination.
  2. Cathedral of Santa Maria: The symbol of Alghero, dating back to the 11th century, famous for its high bell tower.
  3. Via Carlo Alberto : The most important and popular street in the historic center, here you can walk, admire, discover and buy typical souvenirs of the Alghero tradition.
  4. Church of San Francesco : One of the greatest examples of Gothic-Catalan architecture in Sardinia. It is a complex consisting of the church and a convent next to the church, probably built at the end of the 12th century and which has always marked and proposed the human, evangelical and social encounter of the Franciscan friars with the people.
  5. San Michele Church: It is one of the main sacred buildings of Alghero, as well as one of the greatest examples of Baroque art in Sardinia, its dome is very famous, one of the most famous images of the Sardinian-Catalan city.
  6. Archaeological Museum of Alghero: A magnificent museum, which was created to acquire, preserve and communicate the historical, social and cultural memory of the city.
  7. Torre Del Sulis: Also known as the Sperone. It is located in the square of the same name and an excellent starting point for discovering the ramparts, between sunset walks and artisanal ice creams. It is the first tower east of the south face of the walls of Alghero, as well as one of the 8 towers that have come down to the present day and are present in the historic center of Alghero. Once, together with the walls, they represented the fortification of the city.
  8. Aquarium of bright red coral : The aquarium, set up inside the San Giacomo tower, is the first live coral aquarium in Italy open to the public. A unique project of its kind that will give anyone the opportunity to admire several specimens of red coral from the living Mediterranean, the Corallium Rubrum.
  9. Bastioni and Belvedere : One of the few centers in Italy to have preserved almost intact walls and towers that have always surrounded it. Today its ramparts, dedicated to the great navigators, Colombo, Pigafetta, Magellano and Marco Polo, have become a suggestive promenade.
  10. Port of Alghero: From here private boats and sea tours depart towards Capo Caccia.
  1. Rely on our service of Guided Excursions from Alghero, among remote beaches, art, tradition, culture, connection with local people and food experience.
  2. Take a look at the platform on Alghero Tourism called Alghero Experience. You will be able to buy the various tickets for museums, attractions and archaeological sites in the territory of Alghero.

CAVES
OF NEPTUNE

Salt worked by nature, including stalactites, stalagmites and an underground lake

In the heart of the Capo Caccia promontory , the fairy-tale scenarios of the underground world of Neptune’s Grotto open up. One of the most fascinating natural gems in the whole Mediterranean basin, the cave is a real geological wonder. A beautiful internal path will allow you to discover this enchanted place, among stalactites, stalagmites, strange shapes and an incredible story shrouded in mystery and charm. It can be reached with two distinct routes, one by land, the other by sea :

  • Hours : March / October from 10:00 – 19:00 (Times that may change according to the period)
  • Access by Land: In just 30 min. drive from the center of Alghero, heading towards Fertilia, you will reach the furthest point of the Capo Caccia promontory where the entrance to the Escala del Cabirol is located. If you have booked your tour, it is necessary to reach the forecourt in front of the Escala del Cabirol, in Capo Caccia, 40 minutes before the start of the tour in order to respect the time required to walk up the steps and check in. The entrance to the cave is made possible through the famous “Escala del Cabirol” (Scala del Capriolo): 654 steps reveal the wonderful scenery overlooking the sea and up to the heart of the earth, where the blue sea of Alghero and the sky they join in an embrace on the horizon.
  • Access by sea: Nettun’s Grotto can be reached by sea by boats departing every day from the tourist port of the Catalan city or from the dock of Cala Dragunara in Porto Conte. A journey of about 40 minutes during which you can admire the entire picturesque Riviera del Corallo, the coast, the rocky promontories of Capo Galera and Punta Giglio, a wild and unspoiled nature, intoxicated by the scent of the sea. When you reach Capo Caccia you land directly at the entrance to the cave: a beautiful setting framed by Foradada Island.
  • Entrance ticket : Full € 14.00 per person. Cost of the boat in case of route by sea excluded (Usually € 10.00 per person)
  • Reservation: Required for both land and sea routes. Navisarda Caves Line and Cave Arrows are the companies that run daily trips to Neptune Caves (ticket cost including both cave ticket and boat trip). In the Useful Links section more info
  • Clothing :suitable for the season, closed shoes, sunscreen, at least 2 Lt. of water
  • Google Reviews: Number of reviews 11528; Rating 4.4/5
  • Tips : For a complete visit we recommend the route by sea which provides the opportunity to see the magnificent coast of the Riviera del Corallo. NB: It is not considered a boat excursion as there are no swimming breaks, snorkeling and there is no explanation of what you are looking at, it is only a transport from the Port to the entrance of the Neptune caves.
  1. Caves Of Neptune: Info regarding opening/closing, tickets and more. Book in case you plan to access by land.
  2. Navisarda Line: Company that has been guaranteeing daily connections with the Neptune caves for over 40 years. Contact in case you plan to access the caves by sea.
  3. Arrows of the caves: Another company that guarantees daily connections with the caves of Neptune.

AFTERNOON EVENING

BAYS OF
LAZARETTO

arches of light sand framed by sandstone rocks and a verdant area

Lazzaretto coves are some small coves located near the Lazzaretto beach. They are small inlets that fit into a beautiful landscape, right on the edge of the Porto Conte park. The conformation characterized by the thick vegetation behind it makes us think of a series of small uncontaminated coves . The distance and isolation make them suitable for the more adventurous .

  • Parking: There is no real parking. The vehicles are parked along the road. Not recommended for Camper / Van during Pick season
  • Access: Not suitable for wheelchair users. There is a path traced in the middle of the Mediterranean scrub that will take you directly to the coves after a 5-minute walk.
  • Services on site: Totally absent
  • Beach and sea: Sea with an emerald green and turquoise color. The seabed is low and sandy characterized by the presence of some rocks. The golden and very fine white sand
  • Wind protection: Sheltered from the mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: SUP, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking and trekking.
  • Useful tips: During the summer season, due to the huge amount of people, we recommend going early in the morning, around 09:30 at the latest. Ideal for relaxation and snorkeling. We suggest cove number II.
  1. Rely on our service of Guided Excursions from Alghero, among remote beaches, art, tradition, culture, connection with local people and food experience.
  2. Near the coves you can see a Tower, built during Spanish rule. Inside our Brochure you will find more information about it
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM
July = MEDIUM
August = MEDIUM / HIGH

NURAGHE
PALMAVERA

The amazing Nuragic civilitation

The architecture of the building testifies to the extraordinary skill of the fascinating and mysterious Nuragic civilization. The Palmavera complex is located on the homonymous promontory one kilometer and a half from the sea, inside the Porto Conte park , in the Alghero area. It is built with blocks of limestone and sandstone, composed of a central body with two towers and accompanied by a rampart and the huts of a village: today there are fewer than 50, originally it is estimated they were between 150 and 200.

  • Hours : April / October from 10:00 – 18:00. November / March from 10:00 – 14:00
  • Access: For everyone, including elderly people or people with disabilities.
  • Entrance ticket : Full € 5.00 per person.
  • Reservation: Not always necessary, we recommend calling. In the Useful Links section more info
  • Clothing : C omodo suitable for the season, sunscreen, at least 2 Lt. of water
  • Google Reviews (Beginning 2023): Rating 4.5/5 (1923)
  • Tips: For a more atmospheric and engaging visit, we recommend requesting the support of a local Physical Guide (separate cost). You can apply to the site itself or contact us privately so that we can find the right guide for your needs. We recommend requesting a tour guide.
  1. Download our free
    Brochure on Alghero
    , created especially for our clients.
  2. Rely on our service of Guided Excursions from Alghero, among remote beaches, art, tradition, culture, connection with local people and food experience.
  3. Access the website of the
    Nuraghe Palmavera
    , find out the history, details and additional information about this magical place.

BELVEDERE CAPO CACCIA

between cliffs, karst cavities and protected oases

It is a portion of the large ecosystem of the Porto Conte park , of which it has been a part since 2002. The protected area of Capo Caccia Isola Piana includes the bay of Porto Conte and the stretch between Punta Giglio and Capo Caccia: a natural heritage of inestimable value, embellished with limestone rich in fossils and rare plants on the cliffs. From the Belvedere, one of the highest points of the entire Riviera del Corallo, you can admire enormous massifs plunging into the water with walls dotted with air and sea cavities, populated by birds such as the griffon vulture in the most inaccessible cliffs and the peregrine falcon at Punta Cristallo. In the area you can visit naturalistic and archaeological sites such as the protected oasis Le Prigionette , the magnificent Neptune’s Grotto , the archaeological complex of Palmavera and wander among the numerous walking / cycling routes. A jewel and symbol of Alghero.

  • Reachable in : Any motorized or non-motorized vehicle.
  • Parking : Present
  • A walk is planned : No
  • Ideal time: Sunset or all day.
  • Refreshment point in the surroundings : Baretto present near the entrance of Capo Caccia and a small bar present in Cala Dragunara.
  1. Download our free
    Brochure on Alghero
    , created especially for our clients.
  2. Rely on our service of Guided Excursions from Alghero, among remote beaches, art, tradition, culture, connection with local people and food experience.
  3. Here there is the entrace for Grotte di Neptune’s Cave, with hundreds of steps

Tips for Dinner

Restaurant ALGUER MIA

  • Cuisine: Mixed (mainly sea food)
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,4/5 (2127)

Restaurant ALAMO

  • Cuisine: Mixed (mainly seafood, Paella specialists)
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,6/5 (1185)

Restaurant MABROUK

  • Cuisine:Seafood (Set menu from € 45)
  • Budget: €€€ (High)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,6/5 (1497)

Trattoria DA MIRKO

  • Cuisine:Seafood
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,6/5 (1662)

Camping / Parking Area List

Camping LAGUNA BLU

  • Location: 6 km from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.8/5(2249 recen.)

Camping TORRE DEL PORTICCIOLO

  • Location: 18 km from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.7/5(1643 recen.)

Camping LA MARIPOSA

  • Location: In Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.6/5(1059 recen.)

Parking area PARADISE PARK

  • Location:
  • 11 km away from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.4/5(1044 recen.)

Rest area I PLATANI

  • Location: Distant 9 km from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.4/5(490 reviews).

Free Parking

  • Location 1: Viale I Maggio 15 – Alghero (SS)
  • Location 2: Porticciolo Beach Parking Lot – Alghero (SS)
  • Location 3: Porto Ferro Beach Parking Lot – Sassari

DAY 2

ITINERARY DAY 2

MORNING

COASTAL ALGHERO / BOSA

a future unesco heritage site

Proposed long ago as a Unesco and humanity heritage, this coast road is a kaleidoscope of colors and a riot of the senses to be experienced in all seasons as well as the protagonist of impressive car commercials. We are talking about the provincial road 105 , which halfway becomes 49 and commonly known as Litoranea Alghero / Bosa : a gray ribbon suspended between the sea and the mountains, the scene of irresistible views, especially at sunset. There are numerous viewpoints along the road and each offers splendid and incredible views of remote coves, landscapes rich in Mediterranean scrub, cliffs and flat rocks. It is a landscape with very few buildings, which has only a few stone sheepfolds overlooking the sea, almost sentries in the silence. A Must in the surroundings of Bosa and Alghero.

  • Reachable in : Any motorized or non-motorized vehicle.
  • Parking : Present
  • A walk is planned : No
  • Ideal time: All day.
  • Refreshment point in the surroundings : Absent along the coast road apart from some beaches (La Speranza, S’Abba Drucche).

CALA
COMPULTITTU

Tiny and isolated in the middle of vulcanic rocks

It is embraced and protected on its sides by beautiful rocky headlands that descend to its transparent sea with shades between turquoise and azure. Five kilometers north of the medieval town of Bosa, along the scenic road to Alghero, in a roadstead, you will find the small but beautiful white sand beach of Compoltitu, with its shallow water and crystal clear water, which has been awarded the highest accolade by Legambiente. What will strike you is the overall scenery, the cove is sandwiched between cliffs of white limestone rocks smoothed by the sea, allowing you to lie in the sun in serenity in a place completely sheltered from the mistral

  • Parking: Small parking lot present (about 10 cars). Very often cars are parked on the side of the road.
  • Access: Not suitable for wheelchair users. There is a marked, downhill path through the Mediterranean scrub that will take you to the beach from the parking lot in about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Services on site: Totally absent
  • Beach and sea: The beach consists of white sand that is not very fine, dark in color. The sea is a beautiful turquoise-blue expanse in which it is possible to dive in absolute tranquility given the shallow, sandy seabed and crystal-clear waters. Rocks and reefs are present near the two headlands.
  • Wind protection: Little exposed to the mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: SUP, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking and trekking.
  • Useful Info: During the summer season we recommend going early in the morning, as it is extremely small and gets filled up quickly. The rocky part is very interesting, characterized by a ground of flat rocks, ideal in case of a crowded beach.
  1. Download our Alghero Brochure for free, created specifically for our customers.
  2. Rely on our guided tours service from Alghero , among remote beaches, villages, local people and food and wine delights.
  3. Bosa a colorful village
  4. Coastal trekking
MEDIUM CROWD INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM
July = High
August = MEDIUM / HIGH

BOSA

An enchanting and picturesque village where tradition and modernity blend with curiosity and charm.

You know Paul Klee? He was a German artist and a favorite of painting, collage and engravings. The lively canvas representing colorful houses and a castle is the best emblem of Bosa . A river that passes in the middle, the low houses of the tannery on one side, the medieval quarter on the other, a massive bulk of a castle positioned on a hill dominating everything. Welcome to Bosa, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy .

  • Sa Costa Historic Center: Entering the narrow streets of the Sa Costa district , you take a leap into the past: you return to the Middle Ages with an additional charm: Art and Tradition. You get lost pleasantly among the beautiful streets paved , in a magnificent walk through alleys, arcades , squares and steep stairways .
  • Ponte Vecchio : A bridge so beautiful that it was included by Skyscanner among the 30 most beautiful bridges in Italy , together with those of Venice, the old bridge of Florence and many others.
  • Conce Museum: Housed in the buildings once used for the tanning of skins, visiting this museum you will take a trip back in the historical activity of Bosa. A path will show you the processing techniques.
  • Malaspina Castle: Built around the 12th century by the Tuscan Malaspina family , from its position at the top to a hill, it was possible to control all the lands and possible enemy incursions. Now there is very little left, if not the backbone, the city walls and imposing stone towers .
  • Casa Deriu Museum : IHe illustrates the local artistic and handicraft production. Divided into 3 floors between temporary exhibitions and filet di Bosa, furnishings and decorations of the stately building and a single floor dedicated to Melkiorre Melis , the most representative figure of the Sardinian artistic panorama.
  • Duomo and other churches: The cathedral of Bosa represents a “rare” example of Piedmontese Baroque style. Inside there is an imposing altar and several frescoes by Emilio Scherer. Also of interest are the Cathedral of San Pietro, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Church of San Giovanni Battista and the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli with the adjoining Convent of the Capuchins.

AFTERNOON EVENING

TINNURA

A small village and "open-air" museum

Tinnura, a village of just 250 inhabitants and among the smallest on the island, stands on a basaltic plateau and overlooks the fertile valley of Modolo. The village is an ‘open-air’ museum of modern art: in the charming cobbled streets and small squares, you will admire monuments and statues by Sardinian artists (including Simplicio Derosas and Pinuccio Sciola) and picturesque murals paintings on the facades of the houses, depicting moments of rural life and the village . You will also be impressed by the variety of colors of the paved floors in red trachyte , white marble and gray basalt of the streets, along which, in spring, you will notice the vegetable fibers exposed to the sun to dry and then be used in the packaging of the baskets.

  • Murals: In the evocative streets (especially the central street) and paved squares, you will admire picturesque murals painted on the facades of the houses, depicting moments of rural life and the village.
  • Tribute to the Redeemer (Nuoro) and Sartiglia (Oristano) : A double mural created by Pina Monne to celebrate the passage of Tinnura from the province of Nuoro to that of Oristano.
  • La Tosatura: One of the most beautiful works created by Angelo Pilloni. The mural brings out one of the best-known agro-pastoral traditions on the island, the moment of Shearing.
  • Su Sabatteri: The artist Loi creates a mural dedicated to one of the oldest and most traditional crafts in Tinnura: the shoemaker.
  • Fountain of the zodiac : Fountain created in 2004 by the sculptor Simplicio De Rosas in Piazza del Sole. Ten basalt mouths represent the zodiac signs with a V-shaped basin.
  • S’iscrarionzu: In 1999 the sculptor Carmine Piras made, in stone, a local woman while creating one of the well-known Sardinian baskets using the asphodel weaving technique.
  • Archaeological sites: In the municipality of Tinnura there are also the single tower nuraghe and the tomb of the giants Tres Bias.
  • Church of San’Anna and church of Santa Rita.

FLUSSIO

The village of the art of weaving and excellent Malvasia

It is seamlessly connected to Tinnùra , with which it shares the main road that crosses both inhabited centers (state road 292). Flussio is a small town of less than 500 inhabitants in the Planargia that lies on a gentle slope between the lower valley of the Temo river and the basaltic buttress of Pedra Senta . A fertile territory, where the asphodel harvest is practiced, whose dried stems are the raw material for the creation of characteristic and elaborate baskets, called corbule, and baskets: it is no coincidence that Flussio owes its fame mainly to the art of weaving , practiced by the women of the town and handed down over the centuries.

  • Murals: Also in this village, as in Tinnura, you can admire, in limited quantities, picturesque murals painted on the facades of the houses.
  • Asphodel Museum : A double mural created by Pina Monne to celebrate the passage of Tinnura from the province of Nuoro to that of Oristano.
  • Archaeological sites: The territory was inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by numerous constructions from the Bronze Age, such as the nuraghi Giannas , Murciu , Caddàris and Carcheras , the Giants’ tombs of sos Trainos and sa Figu Bianca and the megalithic wall, probably of age nuragica, near the parish church of San Bartolomeo .
  • Viewpoint Path of Malvasia: At the end of the village and near the church of San Bartolomeo there is a short but fantastic pedestrian path, facing the incredible scenic beauty of the Planargia valley.

NATURAL POOL
DOG MALU

From the moon to earth: Heaven is here!

Bathing in a pool on the moon? You can imagine the scenery and experience the sensations in the cove of Cane Malu, three kilometers from the medieval town of Bosa. The natural pool is located on the tip of Cabu d’Aspu, a short walk from Bosa Marina, where the northern stretch of the Bosan coastline begins, in the direction of Capo Marrargiu. You will reach it at the end of a walk of about ten minutes along a path that, starting from the river port at the mouth of the Temo, skirts the sea passing over cliffs of white trachyte, the characteristic local stone.

  • Parking: Present at the roadside from the small river port of Bosa Marina.
  • Access: Not recommended for people with disabilities. It takes about a 10-minute walk from the parking lot to the pool.
  • Services on site: Totally absent.
  • Beach and sea: The type of rock makes for a lunar setting, a surreal, snow-white landscape offset by the intense turquoise of the sea. Countless sea storms, driven by the force of the mistral, have carved and shaped the trachyte over the millennia, creating the shape of a large ‘basin,’ bounded by a strip of rock. The white trachyte flap resembles a dog’s tail, especially when the sea is rough, hence the name: ‘bad dog’
  • Wind protection: Exposed to mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: Diving, kayaking, hiking.
  • Useful Info: During the summer season, we recommend going early in the morning; it is quite a popular area.
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM / LOW
July= MEDIUM
August = HIGH

Tips for Dinner

Restaurant ALGUER MIA

  • Cuisine: Mixed (mainly sea food)
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,4/5 (2127)

Restaurant ALAMO

  • Cuisine: Mixed (mainly seafood, Paella specialists)
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,6/5 (1185)

Restaurant MABROUK

  • Cuisine:Seafood (Set menu from € 45)
  • Budget: €€€ (High)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,6/5 (1497)

Trattoria DA MIRKO

  • Cuisine:Seafood
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,6/5 (1662)

Camping / Parking Area List

Camping LAGUNA BLU

  • Location: 6 km from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.8/5(2249 recen.)

Camping TORRE DEL PORTICCIOLO

  • Location: 18 km from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.7/5(1643 recen.)

Camping LA MARIPOSA

  • Location: In Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.6/5(1059 recen.)

Parking area PARADISE PARK

  • Location:
  • 11 km away from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.4/5(1044 recen.)

Rest area I PLATANI

  • Location: Distant 9 km from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.4/5(490 reviews).

Free Parking

  • Location 1: Viale I Maggio 15 – Alghero (SS)
  • Location 2: Porticciolo Beach Parking Lot – Alghero (SS)
  • Location 3: Porto Ferro Beach Parking Lot – Sassari

DAY 3

ITINERARY DAY 3

MORNING

PORTICCIOLO BEACH

A beautiful bay and a tower overlooking it

Among the beaches of northern Sardinia, we find the Torre del Porticciolo beach, a very picturesque beach located within the Porto Conte Regional Park. It is crescent-shaped, set in a bay where on the northern promontory stands the Tower that gives its name to the locality and the beach itself.

  • Parking: There is a small and free parking.
  • Access: Suitable for everyone. From the parking lot, the beach is reached via a flat dirt slope.
  • On-site services: Present is a bar with a small bathing establishment Opposite the beach there is also a farmhouse with many related services also outside the campground clients: excursions and more.
  • Beach and sea: It is characterized by a sandy shoreline with medium-grained sand of a dark amber color, with the presence of a few small polished pebbles of the same color. On either side of the beach, the sand gives way to rocks and boulders that blend in with the beautiful crystal clear waters. The sea has a coloration between emerald green and turquoise, with a shallow seabed mixed between sandy and pebbly.
  • Wind protection: Partially sheltered from the mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: SUP, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, biking.
  • Useful info: We recommend climbing up to the Marina Tower, directly from the beach. The view from up there will be frighteningly beautiful.
  1. Rely on our service of Guided Tours from Alghero, among remote beaches, villages, local people and food and wine delights.
  2. Porto Conte Regional Park.
  3. Coves accessible by Trekking in the Marina area.
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM
JULY= MEDIUM/HIGH
August = HIGH

PORTO FERRO BEACH

A beautiful and deep bay that protects the impervious Nurra beach

A crescent of sand two kilometers long, whose thin grains with a particular dark amber color, sometimes reddish, sometimes golden, mix with shells, set between the protected marine area of Capo Caccia and the Argentiera cape. The beautiful and deep bay of Porto Ferro protects one of the widest beaches of the impervious Nurra coast, as well as chosen among the most beautiful in Sardinia by the Touring Club Italia , and more ‘sustainable’ by the FEE ( Foundation for Environmental Education ), awarded of the Blue Flag in the three-year period 2016-18. The beach, never crowded, is equipped with parking and refreshment points. The seabed slopes gently from the shore, frequent wind and high waves make it a destination for surfers and windsurfers

  • Parking: There is a small and free parking.
  • Access: Suitable for everyone. From the parking lot you can easily reach the beach
  • On-site services: There are several bars with a bathing establishment but also a Surf and SUP school.
  • Beach and sea: The sea has a predominantly sandy bottom, with the isolated presence of some rocks, also present along the beach. It has a shallow depth and a beautiful polychromy including shades of emerald green and iridescent blue. Behind the beach, beyond the dunes, the Mediterranean scrub extends, covering the high promontory to the north with green.
  • Wind protection: Very exposed to the mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: Surfing, windsurfing and all wind-related activities. Trekking, biking.
  • Useful info: We recommend taking a walk up to the 2 towers on the north side of the beach: Torre Negra and Torre Bianca. Near the latter there is a cove that is highly frequented by naturism lovers, inserted by the English travel and holiday web portal Skyscanner in fifth place among the most beautiful nudist beaches in Europe, the view is formidable.
  1. Torre Bianca and Torre Negra
  2. Coves in the northern part of the beach
  3. Baratz lake and Porto Ferro dunes (protected)
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM / LOW
July = MEDIUM
August = MEDIUM / HIGH

BEACH
EBI DOZZI

A hidden and unique pearl, in the wild Nurra

Immersed in the Sassari territory, this beach represents the essence of the island, where even the simplicity of nature rhymes with beauty. Totally immersed in nature, it has no services and offers a wonderful environment connected with unspoiled nature. This beach, together with La Frana, represent the wildest coves in the entire North West of the island.

  • Parking : There is a small free parking lot.
  • Access: From the car park, you have to walk for about 10 minutes and go down a steep descent towards the beach. Not suitable for elderly people and in wheelchairs.
  • Services on site: Totally absent.
  • Beach and sea: The sea is crystalline with a chroma tending to emerald green; it has a mixed sandy bottom, with rocky plateaus, rocks and vegetation, which make the landscape quite interesting. The sand is white of medium size, mostly pebbles.
  • Wind protection: Exposed to mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: Trekking, biking but also snorkeling, SUP and kayaking in the absence of waves.
  • Useful info: Of great impact the nature that surmounts behind the cove with the green that stands out on the greyish rocks, with the particular colors of the sea in contrast.
  1. Rely on our service of Guided Tours from Alghero, among remote beaches, villages, local people and food and wine delights.
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = LOW
July = LOW
August = MEDIUM

AFTERNOON EVENING

BEACH
RENA MAJORE
OF NURRA

Where the color of the sea mingles with the color of the sky

An area divided into 2 beaches, North and South, which are located in a wild and lonely natural setting of rugged dark rocks and sheer cliffs. Lush green Mediterranean scrub vegetation grows in the hills framing the beach, including Sardinian broom and dwarf palm. In the middle ground between Alghero and Stintino, this beautiful beach is not just a fallback to the more well-known and popular beaches; it is the pearl of the Nurra.

  • Parking : There is a small free parking lot.
  • Access: From the parking lot, you have to walk for about 20 minutes and descend a slope that alternates between steep and level sections. Not suitable for elderly or wheelchair users.
  • Services on site: Totally absent.
  • Beach and sea: The sea is crystal clear with a chroma tending to emerald green; it has a mixed sandy seabed with rocky planks, reefs, and vegetation. The sand is composed of ciMedium and small white quartz octoles.
  • Wind protection: Exposed to mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: Trekking but also snorkeling, SUP and kayaking if there are no waves.
  • Useful Info: Do not leave valuables in your car; there have been numerous reports of theft. We recommend sneakers for the descent to the beach.
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = LOW
July= MEDIUM
August = MEDIUM / HIGH

BEACH
LA PELOSA

Simply heaven

Who hasn’t at least seen her photos? After all, it is a world icon , an obligatory stop on a holiday in northern Sardinia. It appears like a painting: white and very fine sand, soft, almost impalpable, unique transparencies, water at the ankles for tens of meters, Caribbean colors, light blue, turquoise, blue that blend with the sky, emerald green, cobalt blue, finally deep blue. Sand and water leave unique sensations on the skin. The outline is of soft dunes covered with junipers: shades and scents of the Mediterranean scrub remind you that you are in Sardinia, despite the tropical aspect . La Pelosa is an oasis of blinding beauty, at the top of all rankings according to the judgment of travelers: several times the best beach in Italy, often among the first in the Mediterranean and in Europe, even in the top 10 of the most spectacular in the world .

  • Parking: Available for a fee for any means.
  • Access: For everyone from the paid parking lot.
  • On-site services: Present bathing establishment, bar and restaurant.
  • Beach and sea: The sea is crystalline with a color tending from emerald green to dark blue; it has a sandy bottom and a beach characterized by fine white sand
  • Wind protection: Very exposed to the mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: Kitesurfing, windsurfing, SUP, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking and trekking.
  • Useful info: During the summer season we recommend going early in the morning, it is one of the most popular beaches in Sardinia. It is considered a real natural monument, which is why the entrance is limited through the purchase of a ticket. AND’ It is important to have a mat as well as a towel.
  1. Buy the ticket For La Pelosa beach. Be careful, August is usually Full Booked at least one month in advance.
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM / HIGH
July = HIGH
August = HIGH

Tips for Dinner

Agriturismo SA MANDRA

  • Cuisine: Earth (Set menu from € 55.00)
  • Budget: €€€ (High)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,8/5 (2814)

Agriturismo AGAVE

  • Cuisine: Land cuisine (Set menu from € 40.00)
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,8/5 (165)

Trattoria LO ROMANI’

  • Cuisine: Land cuisine
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,6/5 (1776)

Restaurant SA MESA

  • Kitchen: Earthy
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews (Early 2025): 4,4/5 (1562)

Camping / Parking Area List

Camping LAGUNA BLU

  • Location: 6 km from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.8/5(2249 recen.)

Camping TORRE DEL PORTICCIOLO

  • Location: 18 km from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.7/5(1643 recen.)

Camping LA MARIPOSA

  • Location: In Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.6/5(1059 recen.)

Parking area PARADISE PARK

  • Location:
  • 11 km away from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.4/5(1044 recen.)

Rest area I PLATANI

  • Location: Distant 9 km from Alghero (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.4/5(490 reviews).

Free Parking

  • Location 1: Viale I Maggio 15 – Alghero (SS)
  • Location 2: Porticciolo Beach Parking Lot – Alghero (SS)
  • Location 3: Porto Ferro Beach Parking Lot – Sassari

DAY 4

ITINERARY DAY 4

MORNING

CASTELSARDO

a medieval stronghold, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy

Perhaps in Roman times it was the mythical Tibula , in the Middle Ages it was certainly an impregnable fortress for centuries, protected by mighty walls and 17 towers, until the advent of modern weapons. The original nucleus of Castelsardo was built around the Doria castle , dating back, according to tradition, to 1102, but more likely to the end of the 13th century, the current seat of the suggestive museum of Mediterranean weaving , one of the most visited in Sardinia. One of the most beautiful villages in Italy is a medieval stronghold, characterized by nature, history, artisan and religious traditions: welcome to Castelsardo .

  • Museum of Mediterranean weaving: The Museum of Mediterranean weaving, MIM, located inside the Doria fortress, is the ideal place to preserve the ancient tradition of weaving.
  • Doria Castle : The place and perhaps a first fortification were founded in 1102, the castle as such only in the thirteenth century (probably around 1270) by the noble Genoese Doria family as “Castel Genovese” or “Castrum Januae” with great strategic importance. Until the fifteenth century, the city and the castle were the seat of the Doria family and served to dominate the possessions in northern Sardinia.
  • Cathedral of Sant’Antonio Abate: The bell tower overlooking the sea, closed by a majolica dome and with the underlying crypts, which house the ‘Maestro di Castelsardo’ museum, will amaze you.
  1. Download our Brochure on Castelsardo for free, created specifically for our customers.
  2. Rely on our guided tours service from Alghero , among remote beaches, villages, local people and food and wine delights.
  3. Museum of Mediterranean weaving

VIEWPOINT THE MOON VALLEY OF AGGIUS

strangely shaped rocks and scenic roads

Among the things to do in the Orange Flag village of Aggius certainly at the top is the route on the scenic road of the Valle della Luna . For the naturalists of the Sardinian universities it is a “unicum”, comparable with a few other similar areas in the peninsula and in the European continent. But the strange and bizarre shapes of the granite emergencies that characterize it, their diffusion within a large basin enclosed by a crown of granite ridges, changing as the light changes throughout the day, give it a certain spectacularity , and a highly suggestive aspect that is also unique and singular. The Valley of the Moon is a flat but uneven expanse, in full harmony with the morphology of the surrounding Gallurese plateau, falling in the heart of the municipal territory of the Ararncione Flag village of Aggius, circumscribed by a series of rounded hills, the jagged cordilleras of the Resegone of Aggius and the Pulchiana massif, sites in themselves of great scenic and naturalistic value. From its viewpoint, between an aperitif and a snack, you will admire all this splendor, including the panoramic road just traveled.

  • Reachable in : Any motorized or non-motorized vehicle.
  • Parking : Present
  • A walk is planned : No
  • Ideal time: All day.
  • Refreshment point in the surroundings : Present in the Valle Della Luna viewpoint.

AGGIUS VILLAGE

The splendid village immersed in granite stones

In the heart of Gallura lies a quaint village, which will impress you with the care of its granite stone houses, considered among the most beautiful in the area.Not surprisingly, the economy of Aggius is based on granite quarrying and processing, but the village is also specialized and famous for carpet production, and in general for the art of weaving. Not only that, the country has also received the Orange Flag award from the Italian Touring club. Walking through the magnificent village you should not miss the ethnographic museum named after Oliva Carta Cannas, inside which original objects and machinery are exhibited that tell the history, culture and traditions of the whole Gallura. Another city museum, unique of its kind, is the one dedicated to banditry housed in the building of the ‘old magistrate’. Nearby a natural paradise, the Moon Valley of Aggius, archaeological sites and Gallura stazzi. It will be an immersion in the soul of Sardinia.

  • Banditry Museum: Without running the risk of mythologizing the figure of the outlaw and enhancing his deeds, the museum’s objective is to spread positive values for the construction of a mentality that favors the affirmation of legality and public morality in each level. In a territory like that of Gallura, protagonist of the phenomenon of banditry for about three centuries , this cultural pole fits perfectly, offering visitors and residents an overview of documents, photos, videos, objects and testimonies of the past, but above all trying to stimulate reflections on a future to be built together.
  • MEOC (Inserted in Digital Map): The Oliva Carta Cannas Ethnographic Museum is a true treasure of the Island, located within a structure evocative for the breadth of its exhibition spaces and the special care with which it was built, which masterfully integrates the majesty of the granite, with green spaces. The museum exhibition contains all the richness of Gallura’s history, traditions and popular culture, from 1600 to the present day.
  • Della Degna Park (Added to Digital Map): A great location to take a picnic break and enjoy the various trails surrounded by spectacular unspoiled nature. In addition to this, a couple of lakes with a riot of life among swans, ducks, fish and turtles.
  • Historic Center: In the historic center of the town, the predominant element is the exposed granite , present in the walls of the buildings and in the pavements of streets, alleys and squares. Walking in the narrow streets will allow you to explore the small town, between art and tradition visible and exposed everywhere.
  • Parish of Santa Vittoria : According to the documents found in the Bishop’s Curia , it was built in 1536. The internal structure is in a Romanesque-Baroque Latin cross style with three naves delimited by very high arches
  • The church of the Madonna d’Itria: Isolated from the others, it was built in 1750 by the Tirotto family, in thanks to the Madonna for the return of a family member who had fallen into the hands of the Saracens.
  • The Panoramic Road in the Valley Of The Moon (Entered on the Digital Map): The magic of immense granite rocks polished into strange shapes over millions of years. In a magnificent road to travel by car / motorbike / camper of about 3 km you can enjoy a unique spectacle : a landscape and a view that is more unique than rare.

  1. Museum of Bannerism:
    Check out the Museum’s website for information on costs and opening hours.

  2. MEOC Museum:
    Find out more about costs and opening hours by visiting the website. Take a look at the Museum’s website for information on costs and opening hours.

LUOGOSANTO

avvolto da splendidi paesaggi e intriso di religione

Un luogo ‘sacro’ e autentico dove il tempo scorre lento, accogliente meta di pellegrinaggi, che deve il nome a devozione che caratterizza la sua comunità e a 22 santuari disseminati nel suo territorio. Luogosanto è un borgo di meno di duemila abitanti nel cuore della Gallura, sulle pendici del granitico monti Ghjuanni, dove spicca un sito nuragico con intatta (e visitabile) ‘capanna delle riunioni’. La strada panoramica che collega questo piccolo paese ad Aggius è una delle più belle, tra splendidi paesaggi e curve adatte agli amanti di Bike e Moto. Nel borgo spicca la basilica di Nostra Signora di Luogosanto, realizzata in conci di granito con forme romaniche dai francescani. Custodisce una Madonna lignea (‘Regina di Gallura’) e, nel XVIII secolo, ha ricevuto il privilegio della porta santa: dagli anni Settanta del XX secolo è una porta bronzea, opera di Luca Luchetti, aperta ai pellegrini ogni sette anni per un anno. Oltre a questo anche l’eremo di san Trano, il palazzo di Baldu, il castello di Balaiana con la chiesa di San Leonardo. A livello paesaggistico da segnalare la splendida Sughera Monumentale di Crisciuleddu.

  • Nostra Signora di Luogosanto: La leggenda racconta che la Vergine Maria sarebbe apparsa a due monaci indicando loro dove trovare le reliquie dei santi Nicola e Trano e suggerendo di erigere in suo onore un santuario fra graniti e querce di capo Soprano, laddove sarebbe poi sorta Locus Santus. La storia dice che la chiesa della Natività della beata Vergine Maria, nota come Nostra Signora di Luogosanto, fu costruita attorno al 1218 dai francescani giunti in Gallura a inizio XIII secolo, che qui edificarono anche uno dei primi monasteri quando San Francesco era ancora in vita. Pochi anni dopo la nascita, nel 1227, papa Onorio III elevò la chiesa alla dignità di basilica minore (prima gallurese a ricevere l’onorificenza). Nello stesso anno, in campagna, dove furono ritrovate le reliquie dei santi protagonisti della leggenda, sorse il santuario detto Eremo di San Trano. Nel XVIII secolo, quando la basilica fu ricostruita, ricevette il privilegio della porta santa. In passato murata, dagli anni Settanta del XX secolo rappresentata da una porta bronzea, opera dello scultore Luca Luchetti. Attualmente viene aperta dal vescovo ogni sette anni per 12 mesi.
  • Eremo San Trano: La sua (quasi) millenaria storia è avvolta da racconti popolari legati ai due protagonisti dell’origine di un luogo misterioso e austero. L’Eremo di san Trano deve il nome ai due santi anacoreti Nicola e Trano, vissuti tra IV e V secolo, che scelsero questa dimora, lontana da agi e vizi, per vivere in pieno la loro fede. La costruzione del santuario risale al XIII secolo, ad essa si lega indissolubilmente una leggenda attorno ai due frati. Si narra che nel 1227 i corpi dei due santi furono ritrovati da due frati francescani, guidati dall’apparizione della Madonna, che durante un pellegrinaggio indicò loro il posto in cui Trano e Nicola avevano sempre vissuto e li indusse la costruzione della chiesetta. L’edificio rupestre sorge attorno a una grotta granitica dentro cui trovarono riparo i due santi eremiti.
  • Il Castello Balaiana: Il castello di Balaiana si erge sul Monte San Leonardo, a 299 metri sopra il livello del mare, dal quale si domina la vallata circostante. È raggiungibile a piedi tramite una scalinata tra le rocce granitiche il cui inizio percorso si trova nell’area di sosta posta a circa 5 chilometri dal paese, sulla strada per Arzachena. Alcune peculiarità costruttive, come il particolare incastro dei conci granitici angolari, lo fanno datare intorno al XII secolo. E’ un luogo straordinario anche per il paesaggio unico offerto.
  • Sughera Monumentale: La quercia da sughero di Luogosanto è situata nella incantevole vallata di Crisciuleddu, lungo le sponde di un ruscello, ed è uno degli esemplari piú imponenti di questa specie, con un’altezza di 20 metri ed una circonferenza di 385 centimetri.

    L’albero è censito nell’Elenco nazionale degli alberi monumentali d’ItaliaI due pannelli informativi posti all’entrata del sito descrivono questa specie spontanea – la Quercus suber – resistente al clima ventoso/siccitoso della Sardegna, e la sua versatile corteccia impiegata in vari incredibili modi dall’uomo nel corso dei secoli.

  1. Luogosanto: Splendido borgo della Gallura

AFTERNOON EVENING

BEACH
PORTO ISTANA - 3RD

wonder of soft sand and breathtaking colors

A gem of the northeastern coast of Sardinia, a wonder of soft sand and breathtaking colors that represents the northern limit of the Capo Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area. Turquoise waves flow over the surface of the sea, creating an effect of light and color reminiscent of crystal. Snow-white sand covers the shoreline, creating a dazzling contrast with the hues of the water. The bay is a set of four beaches separated by small rocky strips. Among the four coves, named with ordinal numbers starting from the north, we suggest number 3: usually less crowded, magnificent view of the rest of the beach with Tavolara in the background, and perfect for snorkeling along the coast to the south.

  • Parking: Absent proper secured parking. Leave the car along Via Dei Villaggi in the direction of the beach.
  • Access: Suitable for all and accessible from Village Street.
  • On-site services: Present a bar with bathing establishment
  • Beach and sea: The beautiful sea has different shades of emerald green, with a shallow and mostly sandy bottom, with the presence of some rocks at the ends of the bay and the beach, characterized by a fine and compact sand.
  • Wind protection: Protected from the mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: SUP, kayaking, Snorkeling,
  • Useful info: Porto Istana is a large popular beach that due to its extreme beauty and amount of facilities usually gets crowded in the summer months. However, cove number 3 is less crowded than the others and we still recommend going early in the morning (09:30 maximum).
  1. Olbia historic center
  2. Tomb of the giants on Monte’s S’Abe
  3. Beach of the 3 sisters and the doctor
  4. Viewpoint Vedetta di Capo Ceraso
  5. Tavolara excursion
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM
July = HIGH
August = HIGH

Tips for Dinner

AGLIULEDDA farmhouse

  • Location: Ovilò (SS) – Outside the city
  • Distance from your accommodation:
  • Cuisine: Land cuisine
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews: 4.6/5 (840 recen.)

Agriturismo BOLTEI

  • Location: Padru (SS) – Outside the city
  • Distance from your accommodation:
  • Cuisine: Land cuisine
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews: 4.6/5 (1168 recen.)

Agriturismo LI TEGGI

  • Location: San Teodoro (SS) – Outside the city
  • Distance from your accommodation:
  • Cuisine: Land cuisine
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews: 4.7 / 5 (146 reviews)

CALDOSA farmhouse

  • Location: Loiri Porto San Paolo (SS) – Outside the city
  • Distance from your accommodation: – 
  • Kitchen : T erra
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews: 4.6/5 (258 reviews).

Camping / Parking Area List

Camping LA CINTA

  • Location: 0 km from San Teodoro (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.1/5(1193 recen.)

Camping TAVOLARA

  • Location: 11 km from San Teodoro (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.3/5(1053 recen.)

CALA CAVALLO Camping

  • Location: 4 km from San Teodoro (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.0/5(1124 reviews).

Parking area PORTO SAN PAOLO

  • Location: 13 km away from San Teodoro (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.3/5(466 recen.)

Free Parking

  • Location 1: Isuledda Parking – San Teodoro (SS)
  • Location 2: Parking Via Dei Dure Mari Coda Cavallo – San Teodoro (SS)
  • Location 3: Porto Finanza Parking – Porto San Paolo (SS)

DAY 5

ITINERARY DAY 5

MORNING

BEACH
COVE
MORESCA

A splendid bay in front of an amazing panorama

Inside the protected area of the Capo Figari promontory, there is Cala Moresca , a small inlet characterized by two small beaches of fine and golden sand that contrasts with the emerald color of the sea. The tongues of sand are interspersed with rock formations that emerge from the water and overlook the island of Figarolo , which stands out with its characteristic pyramidal shape. It is an uncontaminated bay of high naturalistic value, behind a pine forest for shelter in the hottest hours and a dense Mediterranean scrub vegetation hides a path between rocks and rocks that connects to other beaches of the promontory: Cala Greca and Cala del Sonno . This is a MUST of Golfo Aranci.

  • Parking: There is a paid parking lot about 15 minutes from the beach
  • Access: There is a clearly visible coastal path to do on foot that will take you to the Cala Moresca beach and, shortly before, Cala Llanes Guerra, after about 10 minutes.
  • Services on site: Totally absent
  • Beach and sea: The beautiful sea has different shades of emerald green, with a shallow and mostly sandy bottom, with the presence of some rocks at the ends of the bay and the beach, characterized by a fine and compact sand.
  • Wind protection: Exposed to mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: SUP, kayaking, Snorkeling, hiking and trekking.
  • Useful info: May be crowded in August. If you are interested in sporting activities, we recommend that you contact us for trekking and hiking.
  1. Costa Smeralda minitour
  2. Golfo Aranci
  3. Coastal Battery and Llanes Serra viewpoint
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM
July = MEDIUM / HIGH
August = HIGH

CALA SABINA

A wonderful white sand beach

It is difficult to find in other places the perfect combination of natural elements as in Cala Sabina. This is a place where emotions give you the feeling of being in paradise. The water is so clear and the sand so clear that for a moment you might be dazzled. The scents change as the wind changes, and the scent of the sea alternates with the scent of Junipers.

  • Parking: Present for a fee and free of charge. Any means.
  • Access: A less than 5-minute path to the beach starts for everyone from the paid parking lot.
  • On-site services: Several bathing establishments, bar and restaurant present
  • Beach and sea: The beach is set in a spectacular polychromatic inlet, encompassing the different shades between turquoise, blue and emerald green of the crystal-clear sea, the green of the Mediterranean bush dominating the headlands, and the snow-white of the fine, soft sand covered by small dunes.
  • Wind protection: Partially sheltered from the mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: SUP, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking and trekking.
  • Useful Info: During the summer season we recommend going early in the morning; it is a fairly popular beach.
  1. Golfo Aranci
  2. Costa Smeralda mini-tour
  3. Cabu Abbas archaeological site
  4. Cape Figari Promontory (Trekking)
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM / HIGH
July = HIGH
August = HIGH

SAN PANTALEO

The enchanted village of the Costa Smeralda

San Pantaleo is an oasis of peace with a bohemian touch and an artistic soul, to be included without thinking twice in a tour of ancient Ichnusa: in addition to welcoming its visitors with typical Sardinian hospitality, the In fact , the village of San Pantaleo hosts dozens of local and international artists every year who come here to live and create their works, inspired by the unique environment and breathtaking landscapes of the surrounding area. It is a pearl of the emerald hinterland and a place that has managed to preserve its authenticity , despite being a stone’s throw from one of the most popular areas of Sardinia and the wonderful beaches of the Costa Smeralda.

  • Center: The square is certainly the soul of the village, surrounded by the typical Gallura houses and embraced by the shapes of the granite walls that surround the area. Although located in a slightly wild and isolated natural environment, San Pantaleo mixes ancient buildings with modern boutiques and combines genuine artisan shops with avant-garde ateliers to perfection.
  • San Pantaleo Market : The square, every Thursday from May to October, is represented by the most fascinating craftsmanship of local artists and is considered among the most beautiful markets in all of Sardinia.
  • Rocce della Cugnana: A unique spectacle that offers amazing views both during the day and at sunset when they are tinged with pink by the waning light of the sun. They are the ideal place to go trekking and engage in exciting outdoor excursions through woods, rocks and green paths, which can also be traveled by mountain bike or on horseback.

AFTERNOON EVENING

BEACH OF
TALMONE

Crystal clear water among reflections of granite rocks

Rocky coves rather enchanting for their light gray granite rocks, which overlook a crystal clear sea, with a medium depth seabed, characterized by the presence of small ravines in which the marine fauna finds shelter and abode. You will notice a sea of a color that changes between emerald green and blue . Around the cove there is a luxuriant Mediterranean scrub . Following the signs for Costa Serena, past the residence, at the end of the road you will find a roundabout. To the right of the roundabout you will reach the beach via a path of about 10-15 minutes. The path is not difficult for those used to walking, but it is sometimes a bit narrow and therefore closed shoes are recommended. Before arriving at the Talmone beach you will meet other very suggestive coves. It is a corner of paradise , with granite monoliths that plunge into the crystal clear water and that make this a magical place where even in the height of summer you can rest in total silence, lulled only by the sound of the sea waves.

  • Parking: Present and free on a pitch or along the roadside.
  • Access: Not suitable for wheelchair users. There is a coastal path that will take you to the beach after a 15-minute walk.
  • Services on site: Totally absent
  • Beach and sea: The sea is crystal clear, with a color between emerald green and blue. It has a mixed sandy and rocky seabed, of medium depth. The sand is amber in color and the granite monoliths that plunge into the water make the landscape enchanting.
  • Wind protection: Exposed to mistral winds.
  • Recommended activities: SUP, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking and trekking.
  • Useful tips: During the summer season, we recommend going early in the morning. Ideal for relaxation and snorkeling. Contact us if you feel like exploring the area through coastal trekking
  1. Talmone Battery : An important testimony of the military history of our country and the hard daily life of the soldiers: the long hours spent scrutinizing the sea from the lookout tower, the dormitories, the aiming station, the relentless solitude.
  2. Lighthouse Punta Sardinia
  3. Punta Don Diego coves
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = MEDIUM
July = MEDIUM / HIGH
August = HIGH

CALA DI TRANA BEACH & HIKE

Reserved, quiet and with clear waters

Two large rocky headlands, the Dolphins and punta Don Diego enclose the beauty of Cala Trana, a small beach protected behind by sand dunes and a hinterland covered with Mediterranean scrub. At 200 meters long, Cala Trana is sandwiched between two huge granite rock masses and can be reached by sea and via a dirt road, which is taken from the road leading to Costa Serena. It is characterized by pinkish-colored sand and crystal clear sea. “Private” with no service facilities, but still an ideal place for those who love relax and go snorkeling to explore the wonderful marine fauna. For a crystal clear water and cleanliness of the sand, they have got a “3 Vele by Legambiente” award.

  • Parking: Absent but present only near Talmone beach.
  • Access: From Talmone beach, you have to walk for about 30 minutes. Not suitable for elderly people and in wheelchairs.
  • Services on site: Totally absent.
  • Beach and sea: Features sand tending to pink in color and crystal clear sea.
  • Wind protection: Exposed to winds.
  • Recommended activities: Trekking but also snorkeling, SUP and kayaking if there are no waves.
  • Helpful Info: Impressive are the dunes, nature, and rocks that tower behind the cove.
  1. Talmone Battery
  2. Talmone beach
  3. Punta Don Diego
AVERAGE CROWDING INDEX (2024)
From October to May = LOW
June and September = LOW
July = MEDIUM/LOW
August = MEDIUM / HIGH

Tips for Dinner

IL GHIOTTONE Restaurant

  • Cuisine: Mix
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews: 4.5/5 (1362 reviews

GRIBILS Restaurant

  • Cuisine: Sea food
  • Budget: €€ (Medium)
  • Google Reviews: 4.5/5 (118 recen.)

Camping / Parking Area List

Camping SEAGULLS ISLAND

  • Location: 9 km from Palau (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.3/5(1056 recen.)

Camping ACAPULCO

  • Location: 2 km from Palau (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.0/5(651 reviews).

Camping BAIA SARACENO

  • Location: 1 km away from Palau (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 3.7/5(612 recen.)

Camping CAPO D’ORSO

  • Location: 4 km from Palau (SS)
  • Google Reviews: 4.0/5(885 recen.)

Free Parking

  • Location 1: Porto Pollo Parking – Palau (SS)
  • Location 2: Punta Monte Altura Parking – Palau (SS)
  • Location 3: Parking Via Degli Oleandri – Palau (SS)