Typical of the area:
The Gallura region became known thanks to the Costa Smeralda and its emerald-green sea. But furthermore is characterised by bizarre granite rock formations, chiselled by the wind, antique cork oak forests, Vermentino wineries and the culinary speciality Zuppa Gallurese. Characteristic of this area are also the “Stazzi” (sardinian stone houses) of the Gallura sheperds.

The "moon valley" is an impressive, wide granite cliff. Where on its sides high cliff faces were chiselled by the winds and sea to shapes that remind of fabulous creature. The "moon valley" is approximately 3 kms from Santa Teresa di Gallura, in direction of Capo Testa. To reach it take a 600 mt narrow path before the street to the lighthouse.

Approximately 4 kms to the west of Santa Teresa di Gallura. Here wind and waves have shaped natural, imaginative sculptures in the granite rocks.

Two neighbouring islands in the protected area of the archipelago of La Maddalena. A 600 meters long brigde for cars joins the island of La Maddalena to Caprera.
The later is the adoptive country of the Italian national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi where you can pay a visit to his country house as well as the Museo Nazionale del Compendio Garibaldino.

The bear-shaped rock is on the promontory of the same name Capo d'Orso close to Palau. From here you can see the extensive archipelago of La Maddalena.

The most exclusive holiday resort of this coastal strip. Only animated in the summer months. From the 70s this area was aimed and dedicated to the upper class tourist market and distinguishes itself with a special architectural style with round arches, low buildings and pastel coloured exterior walls.

A picturesque little granite town in the Limbara mountains. It lies approximately 600 ms above sea level, in the midst of impressive granite rocks and antique cork oak forests.

Approximately 65 kms to the west of Santa Teresa di Gallura. This place has a historic old part of town with a Genoese fortress (1102 A.D.). In the castle museum take place interesting exhibitions of local artcraft.

" La Roccia dell'Elefante ": a dark block of rock chiselled by the winds in the shape of an elephant. Below you can see an antique cliff grave, named " Domus de Janas " (house of fairies)

From Santa Teresa di Gallura you can have a good sight of the French neighbouring island, Corsica. The ferry crossing only takes approximately 60 min. from here.

Activities in the Area: Water Sports (Pedalo and Canoe)/ Diving / Horse Riding/ Fishing/ Trekking/ Rental of Bicycles and Scooters

Palau and Santa Teresa di Gallura

Acquapark Isola Rossa