Magnificent Beaches

Palau, a small seaside community in the province of Olbia-Tempio, was founded by shepherds in the late 1800s and is most known for the neighboring Capo d'Orso (Cape of the Bear) formation on Sardinia's northern tip. Palau proves to be more than just a port island with the majestic company of stunning Mediterranean seas, as this charming town with colorful boats is also conveniently positioned to explore the surroundings.

Palau features a 25-kilometer coastline with 21 small and large beaches and shallow, smooth seabeds. These beaches are ideal for swimming, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The color of the sea and sand varies depending on where you are on the beach. Porto Faro Beach is a small, quiet beach distinguished by its half-moon shape and light-colored sand. On some beaches, the water along the shore is perfectly clear and only becomes darker as you travel deeper into the ocean. Here are some of the most stunning beaches that are worth visiting: Punta Nera, Golfo delle Saline, Porto Cuncato, Mezzo Schifo, Cala Casotto, Baia Saraceno, and Cala Lepre.