Palau (Sardinia)

A view of the Mediterranean sea from Palau, in Sardinia

Bay surrounded by sand rocks near Porto Rafael, Palau

Capo dell'Orso

Located in the north-east corner of Sardinia in the prestigious Costa Smeralda region of the island, Palau is a small seaside village with beautiful views across to La Maddalena Islands. Palau is the main gateway to Arcipelago di La Maddalena’s granite islands and jewel-coloured waters. Out of town, the coast is famous for its bizarre weather-beaten rocks, such as the Roccia dell’Orso (Cape of the Bear), 6km east of Palau. The unique formation is a result of honeycomb weathering, a form of salt weathering. Along with Tempo Pausania, the road to Castelsardo is also among the most sought after destinations in Palau and the many quaint villages, religious remnants, and the valley of the moon make this a unique place to visit in Sardinia.

Sardinia Highlights

Culture
Civitacampomarano in Molise
Forget One Euro Homes. It’s Street Art Festivals’ Turn To Revive Italian Villages.

Through one mural after the other, street art festivals are helping rewrite the standard rural-village-in-Italy narrative, taking it from a tale of decline to one of transformation and hope.

Conversations
Ivo Pirisi longevity expert
Longevity Expert Dr. Ivo Pirisi on Life Beyond the Blue Zone Buzz

Writer Gia Marie Amella recently lunched with leading Sardinian longevity expert Dr. Ivo Pirisi, who broke down blue zone myths, Mediterranean diet misconceptions and why we shouldn’t be “maniacal” about developing Sardinia’s tourism market. 

Travel
Su Componidori at Sa Sartiglia di Oristano
Unmasking Sa Sartiglia, Sardinia’s Carnival-Season Race to the Star

An otherworldly festival with masked knights, maiden seamstresses and double-edged scepters, Oristano’s signature Carnival celebration is a race back in time with a coveted tin star as its prize.

Inspired Stays
Property of Palazzo Doglio
Palazzo Doglio: Liberty-Style Sardinian Luxury With a Regenerative Twist

Palazzo Doglio’s marbled interiors, gastronomic leanings and lively onsite piazza commingle for a memorable stay in sun-soaked Cagliari.

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The coins number at least 30,000 and potentially up to 50,000
Enormous Deposit of Ancient Coins Discovered off Northeastern Coast of Sardinia

At least 30,000 (and potentially up to 50,000) ancient Roman coins have been recovered in Sardinia after a recreational diver alerted authorities of spotting “something metallic.”

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Recipes From Sardinia

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Chocolate Truffles: Cioccolatini di Fregula Sarda

Unique chocolate truffles using Sardinian Fregula pasta that are seriously easy to make 

Recipes
Fregula
Fregula con Arselle: Tiny Sardinian Pasta with Clams

Our recipe of the week is made with "fregula", similar to couscous but with a more toothsome bite. This grain is typical to Sardinia and best serves with a delicious clam sauce. 

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Flights from Rome to Sardinia

Does anyone know if RyanAir is the only airline that flies from Rome to Sardinia, direct.

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Hi, I am starting the process of building a simple minimalist studio space in Sardegna (no interiors walls, no bathroom and just a small kitchen) and I am looking for a good and trustworthy Geometra. I was wondering if anyone here had a good experience and could recommend one.

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