Things to do
Among the interesting characteristics of the islands, there are the defensive fortifications built by the Savoia Government at the end of the XVIIIth Century. A guided tour of these famous examples of military art is a must. For more information on the place to visit you can contact the Tourism information centre in Palau, phone number +39 0789 736321 |
Palau is a small community located on the north point of Sardinia. It is the gateway to the famous & the inevitable Marine Park of La Maddalena and Lavezzi's beautiful beaches of the Costa Smeralda.
The Bonifacio Strait is surly one of the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean sea, the islands and islets shaped by the wind are scattered with crystal waters surrounding La Maddalena Archipelago and Lavezzi's islands.
The whole area represents a rich natural heritage with so many species living above and below the waters.
The little town of Palau will provide you with all the typical Sardinian delicacy, with little shops, relaxed bars and a wide choice of restaurants. The narrow streets are beautifully decorated with plant pots and flowers. One minute out of Palau you will find memorable sceneries of the Sardinian landscape with olive trees, wild flowers scuttled in between those gigantic rocks which offer great walking opportunities. There are plenty of beautiful white sand beaches just outside of Palau.
Beside Scuba Diving, the area offers many places of interest to visit.
The most famous natural monument the "Capo D'Orso" is really worth a trip.
This gigantic rock has a shape of a huge bear overlooking the sea hollowed out by the wind on top of the granite peak.
This rock was in the ancient time a reference point for the Greek and Roman sailors and symbolizes Palau.
This site gives you also a fantastic view on the Archipelago and good location for photos.