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Beaches

Alghero beaches, west Sardinia

[Alghero Beach - credit: Ramón?Gris

Mugoni beaches, 18 kilometres north-west of Alghero

Characteristics:

• Paved and unpaved road
• Pine-wood
• Eucalyptus trees
• Fine white sand

Porto Palmas Beach, 40 kilometres north-west of Alghero

Characteristics:

• This beach is sloping towards the sea, it consists of pebbles and sand
• Crystal-clear water
• Crescent-shaped beach 30 metres long

Maria Pia Beach, 2 km north-west of Alghero

Characteristics:

• Sandy beach
• Pine-wood
• Dunes

[Smeralda Coast - credit: marconav]

Beaches of the Smeralda Coast

Is the north-eastern sardinian coast

Attraction

Cala di Volpe, la Celvia, Liscia Ruja

Natural landscape:

• Green Capriccioli headland
• White sandy beach
• Strawberry trees

Pevero Beach

Natural landscape:

• Dunes
• Junipers

Romazzino Beach

Natural lanscape:

• Crystal-clear water
• Blue water

Poltu li Cogghi - Principe Beaches

Natural landscape:

• Sandy beach
• Rocks around here
• Crystal-clear water

[Nuraghi - credit: do.se]

Historical Attractions

Less than half an hour from the sea you will find:

• The home and the tomb of the National Hero Giuseppe Garibaldi is today an important Museum. It is located in Caprera island, connected to La Maddalena by a long bridge.
• The building were last Garibaldi’s home from 1854 to 1882.
• The Church of San Simplicio in Olbia is a medieval building (XI-XIII century).
• Tomb of the Giants of Coddu ‘ecchiu, a funerary monument dating from the Ancient Bronze Age (1800 B.C.)
• The Necropolis of Li Muri (3500 Before Christ)
• Albucciu Nuraghe, dating from 1220 B.C.
• Nuragic Temple of Malchittu

Accomodation Suggestions: Take accommodation in Olbia and take trip out

Road Conditions: Unpaved and paved roads alternate along the route

Nightlife: Sardinia will entertain you with its Restaurant, Discos, Pubs and music clubs