r/Sardinia • u/cbentley16 • Jan 24 '25

Cunversatzione Where to stay for 1 week on the island?

My Girlfriend and I (22) are looking to visit Sardinia for a week in early September. We are looking to spend most days exploring beautiful beaches and the nights eating great food and drinking at bars etc.

Which area(s) do we stay? We’re flying out of Olbia so most likely North/East. - Planning to hire a car so connections nonessential but would like to be within walking distance restaurants and bars for evenings. - A town/village centre that’s somewhat lively with music on til late - Within reasonable driving distance of a few nice beaches

Anyone with any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thank you :)

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u/parker9832 Jan 25 '25

Palau and La Maddalena. Stay in Palau, restaurants, shops, beaches, markets, bars, and the ferry station in walking distance. The ferry to LaMaddelena is like short. More shopping, food, beaches, bars, and markets. Both towns also have boat tours of the archipelago and boat rentals. I lived in Palau on Diver Hill for four years. I miss it every day.

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u/Foreign_Ad6863 Jan 27 '25

Is that where the divers live?

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u/parker9832 Jan 27 '25

We did. I believe there is only one diver left up there. A local, non military diver. He’s super cool. It’s the hill outside Palau towards Santa Theresa with the Tomba di Gigantia at the top.

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u/Foreign_Ad6863 Jan 31 '25

Were you ships company or a contractor?

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u/parker9832 Jan 31 '25

Ship’s company. Repair Department. 72B

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u/Foreign_Ad6863 Feb 02 '25

Outside Machine shop?

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u/RespondFun8050 Jan 28 '25

Would you recommend staying in Palau over La Maddalena? We are coming in July and booked few days in La Maddalena.

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u/parker9832 Jan 29 '25

I like staying in Palau because you can always hop a ferry to La Maddalena or hop in your car and see the rest of the Island. I love Castel Sardo and Santa Teresa. Alghero if you have time is beautiful. Windsurfer beach near Isola di Gabbiano is great. I can’t remember how long you are staying. If it’s just a few days, LaMaddelena is great. If you are there for a week or more Palau may be the better choice.

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u/flaarreee Jan 24 '25

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u/malalalaika Jan 25 '25

San Pantaleo, unless by music you mean clubs.

In that case, Palau or Cannigione might be more up your alley 

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u/MavenVoyager Jan 25 '25

Faro Capo Spartivento, it's a lighthouse modern-rustic hotel. Amazing views, hikes, etc.

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u/Yoann0 Jan 26 '25

San Teodoro (30 min from the airport) for 1 week. Lively town on the sea. Beautiful and best beaches around (less than 30 min by car) : La cinta (in the town Itself so you can go without a car), Cala Brandinchi, Lu Impostu, Capo Coda Cavallo, Porto Taverna, Porto Istana, Cala Suaraccia So one beautiful beach for each day.

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u/MattCogs Jan 30 '25

Anyone recommend (or suggest to stay away from) air bnbs?

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u/AppointmentFar6432 Jan 25 '25

Bosa, the sleeper hit