Situated on the luminous waters of Sardinia’s northern coast, Palau (pa-LA-oo; pop. 4,241) is both an entertaining destination and a portal to the breathtaking Arcipelago della Maddalena. Palau’s most famous sight is the Roccia dell’Orso, an enormous granite rock that mistral winds have carved into a bear-shape. It was immortalized in Homer’s Odyssey with a warning about the ferocious Lestrigoni people that lived around it. Palau is now lined with pastel-colored modern buildings; take advantage of its spectacular camping facilities as you explore the incomparable northern Sardinian coastline.
The port end of Via Nazionale, Palau’s single major thoroughfare, contains a white building that houses a bar and ferry ticket offices, with clearly marked bus stops outside. ARST buses run to ...more
Accommodations in Palau can be prohibitively expensive, with the singular exception of the gorgeous campgrounds along the coast near town. If you are desperate for A/C and a break from the beach, you&rsquo ...more
Numerous bakeries and stores line V. Nazionale, and a market every Friday (8am-1pm) crowds the harbor with fresh cheeses, meats, clothing, and crafts. Sicily Creperie , V. Nazionale 45, is a Nutella ...more
Sights And Beaches. The small Spiaggia Palau Vecchia is the beach to the left of the port as you face the water. Shady most of the day, it’s not the best for those set on tanning. Caramelli ...more
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