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Beaches, islands, villages and day trips: practical guides for planning a holiday in Costa Smeralda, Olbia and the La Maddalena archipelago.
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Among granite outcrops and cork-oak woodland, Nuraghe Majori near Tempio Pausania offers more than the familiar tower shape. What to notice and check before setting out.
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Lu Brandali includes a settlement and a giants’ tomb, while its nuraghe is currently inaccessible. Here is how to check what you can visit near Santa Teresa.
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Su Monte ’e s’Abe is a collective Nuragic-era tomb near Olbia. Learn to recognise its corridor and forecourt, and distinguish the site from nearby Pedres Castle.
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Albucciu, La Prisgiona and Majori reveal different architecture and Gallura landscapes. How to choose stops and plan an archaeological route without rushing.
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Walk Porto Cervo from its piazzas to the marina: read the Gallurese-inspired architecture and plan a realistic visit beyond the yachts.
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Add the Stella Maris church to a Porto Cervo walk, notice its architecture and setting, and respect worship and access arrangements.
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History, architecture and landscape reveal more than the Costa Smeralda name. Porto Cervo began as a planned resort settlement in the 1960s.
Read the guide: Costa Smeralda’s story: understand the landscape you see todayTravel guides
After the beach, Cannigione has a waterfront, a harbour and public spaces. Here is how to extend the day while checking which services are available.
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Plan a day in Baja Sardinia by balancing the beach with a walk through the village and checking which seasonal services are open.
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Poltu Quatu is a marina with a Gallurese name and a village-like layout. Learn what to notice and how to respect working and private areas.
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Explore Liscia di Vacca’s older settlement, the Madonna di Bonaria church and how the village relates to nearby beaches.
Read the guide: Liscia di Vacca: Costa Smeralda between village and covesTravel guides
Abbiadori is a service locality between Arzachena and Costa Smeralda. Learn how to use it for planning without mistaking it for a seaside village.
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San Pantaleo is worth a stop when the market is away too: granite, lanes, shops and its square make this Gallurese village a destination in its own right.
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San Pantaleo’s market is seasonal. Check its day, dates, hours and local travel arrangements before making a special trip.
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Explore Arzachena on foot between Piazza Risorgimento, town streets and Il Fungo granite rock, with practical ideas for planning your visit.
Read the guide: Arzachena town centre: a walk that surprises beach-only visitorsTravel guides
Discover Il Fungo, Arzachena’s natural granite formation near Piazza Risorgimento, and learn how to plan a considerate visit.
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Walk Porto Rotondo between Piazzetta San Marco, San Lorenzo church and the harbour, with details to notice and practical checks.
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Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo offer different walks. Compare their squares, architecture and harbours to choose your stop.
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What to see in Palau before your ferry: a walk through town and along the waterfront, plus advice on finding the right pier.
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Bear Rock above Palau: what to know about the viewpoint, steps and access before planning your visit.
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Walk the Golfo Aranci waterfront past colourful benches, public art and sea views, with practical ideas for fitting the village into your day.
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Plan a day in Santa Teresa Gallura between the town centre, Longosardo Tower and the Strait of Bonifacio, with practical checks before you go.
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Choose a walk at Capo Testa among the isthmus, lighthouse, granite formations and trails, with practical advice on terrain and conditions.
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Tempio Pausania and Aggius reveal inland Gallura through granite, heritage and local culture. Compare their character and plan a realistic day trip.
Read the guide: Tempio and Aggius: the granite Gallura the coast cannot show you