Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bright, breezy and oh-so relaxed, Santa Teresa di Gallura bags a prime seafront position
on Gallura's north coast. The resort gets extremely busy in high season yet somehow re-
tains a distinct local character. Nearby, Capo Testa is famous for its surreal wind-sculpted
rocks, while Corsica is a short ferry-hop away.
Sights & Activities
When not on the beach, most people hang out at cafe-lined Piazza Vittorio Emanuele.
Otherwise, you can wander up to the 16th-century
Torre di Longonsardo
, perched above the
Spiaggia Rena Bianca
, a glorious sweep of pale sand lapped by shallow aquamarine water
(look out for the resident tortoise).
Four kilometres west of Santa Teresa,
Capo Testa
resembles a bizarre sculptural garden.
Giant boulders lay strewn about the grassy slopes, their weird and wonderful forms the
result of centuries of wind erosion.
Follow Via Capo Testa west of town and it's around an hour's hike to the cape. The
walk itself is stunning, passing through boulder-strewn scrub and affording magnificent
views of rock formations, rocky coves and the cobalt Mediterranean. You can stop en
route for a swim and to admire the views of not-so-distant Corsica.
The
Consorzio delle Bocche
( 0789 75 51 12;
www.consorziobocche.com
; Piazza Vittorio
Emanuele; 9am-1pm & 5pm-12.30am May-Sep)
runs trips to the Maddalena islands and down
the Costa Smeralda, which cost between €40 and €45 per person. Go diving with
Centro
Sub Marina di Longone
(
338 627 00 54;
www.marinadilongone.it
; Viale Tibula 11)
, where prices
start at about €40.
Sleeping & Eating
Most hotels only open from Easter to October. Head to Piazza Vittorio Emanuele for al-
fresco drinks and people-watching.
Camping La Liccia
(
CAMPGROUND
€
0789 75 51 90;
www.campinglaliccia.com
;
SP for Castelsardo km59; camping 2 people, car & tent
€20-31, 2-person bungalows €42-105; )
This eco-friendly campground has fab facilit-
ies including a playground and sports area. It is 5km west of town on the road towards
Castelsardo.
B&B Domus de Janas
B&B
€€
