01Book ahead
La Maddalena archipelago
Make this a full bookable island/boat day instead of trying to combine it with another region.
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See matching experiences →North-East Sardegna
Gallura & North-East
Best for polished beach-hopping, island excursions and travellers who want lots of bookable experiences nearby.
Why it works
Pick it for the right reasons.
This region is strongest when your priorities line up with the experience on the ground. The goal is not to send everyone everywhere.
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The shortlist
What defines this region.
These are anchors, not a checklist. A good trip leaves time to stay put.
01La Maddalena
02San Teodoro
03Capo Coda Cavallo
04Palau
Trip rhythm
Personalise this route →What your days can feel like.
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San Teodoro beaches
Pick a small number of nearby beaches and keep the day easy.
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Capo Coda Cavallo area
Build a scenic coastal day around viewpoints, swimming and a long stop rather than constant movement.
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Palau + north Gallura
Use Palau as the anchor and explore the surrounding coast at a comfortable pace.
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Gallura inland contrast
Break up the coast with food, granite landscapes and a slower inland experience.
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06Book ahead
Flexible sea day
Keep one day open for a second boat trip, a favourite beach or weather-driven changes.
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See matching experiences →Keep exploring
Open My Map →Beyond the best-known stops.
Explore the coast and hinterland. Your itinerary chooses places around your base, interests and available transport.
La Maddalena
Island town and gateway to archipelago boat days in the north-east.
Show on map →Palau
North Gallura harbour base with easy access to La Maddalena excursions.
Show on map →La Cinta
Long sandy beach immediately beside San Teodoro.
Show on map →Capo Coda Cavallo
Scenic peninsula with turquoise coves and views toward Tavolara.
Show on map →San Teodoro
Popular north-east base combining beaches, evening life and easy excursions.
Show on map →Tempio Pausania
Granite-built Gallura town known for its wine and traditional suppa cuata.
Show on map →Aggius
Granite village with weaving traditions and a historic centre below rocky hills.
Show on map →Luras
Inland Gallura town with prehistoric dolmens and a local wine tradition.
Show on map →Calangianus
Granite streets and cork-working heritage in the wooded Gallura hinterland.
Show on map →Caprera
Wooded island with granite coves and the home of Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Show on map →Arzachena
Gallura town surrounded by archaeological sites and Vermentino vineyards.
Show on map →Tavolara
Limestone island rising above the sea opposite Porto San Paolo.
Show on map →Luogosanto
Hill village in inland Gallura with a basilica and rural religious heritage.
Show on map →Monti
Wine-growing town amid cork woods and Vermentino vineyards south-west of Olbia.
Show on map →Capo Testa
Granite headland near Santa Teresa with rock formations and ancient quarry traces.
Show on map →Rena Bianca
Sandy cove immediately below Santa Teresa Gallura, facing the Bonifacio Strait.
Show on map →Capriccioli
Small sandy coves framed by granite and Mediterranean scrub near the Costa Smeralda.
Show on map →Li Cossi
Cove beneath granite cliffs beside a stream mouth on the Costa Paradiso.
Show on map →Berchidda
Inland town below Limbara with wine culture and a strong jazz identity.
Show on map →Make it real
Book around the route, not the other way around.
Start with the right base, sort transport, then reserve only the experiences that genuinely need it.
Plan the practical bits