Starting from Costa Paradiso it is easy to reach the small towns of the hinterland, visit the towns along the coast and discover the natural wonders that northern Sardinia offers us. There are many beaches to visit and it is possible to organize day trips and excursions.
The experience of living this land in all its aspects: cultural, gastronomic and naturalistic, makes Gallura an unmissable destination.
Here are some tips to fully enjoy your holiday in Costa Paradiso.
In the agency we provide all the information to reach the destination and organize excursions, many of which have an agreement with SIT.
North Sardinia itineraries
The beaches not to be missed: Li Tinnari and Li Cossi in Costa Paradiso, Cala Sarraina in Aglientu, Vignola mare and Baia delle Mimose in Badesi, Capo Testa with the Valle della Luna in Santa Teresa and the beaches of the La Maddalena Archipelago.
Aggius and Aglientu: two authentic villages in Gallura, where you can breathe the air of the past and immerse yourself in the landscapes of the hinterland. Expanses of cork oaks, granite peaks, the stazzi and the tranquility of the countryside, frame these two villages.
Panorama di Aggius
In Aggius it is possible to visit the MEOC – the largest ethnographic museum in Sardinia – and the museum of banditry, stop for lunch in the historic center and take a nice walk to the Valle della Luna, a true naturalistic treasure. The Valley of the Moon is a vast expanse of boulders dating back to the glaciations, where the landscape seems, in fact, lunar. The boulders, rounded and worked by erosion, today have an extravagant appearance, with particular shapes similar to figures of animals and profiles of human faces.
The historic center of Aglientu, on the other hand, is filled with visitors, stalls, artisans, traditional food and beautiful music for the famous tourist festival on 12 and 13 August.
Isola Rossa and the experience of the sea
A few kilometers from Costa Paradiso there is Isola Rossa, a fishing village, today a tourist destination, which has however managed to preserve a simple and welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for water sports and for the sea suitable for children.
Asinara tour
The island of Asinara, inaccessible until a few years ago because it was a prison area, is today a protected marine oasis of great naturalistic interest and can be visited in many ways: on foot, by bike, by train, by sail or by jeep.
There are many species of protected plants and animals, such as the famous white donkey, the beach of Cala Sabina and several paths that cross the island. It is possible to visit the prison and other areas such as the Management offices, the Agents’ Barracks, the workshops and the Bunker that hosted Totò Riina. Not to be missed.
Asinelli bianchi di Sardegna
Castelsardo
The island of Asinara, inaccessible until a few years ago because it was a prison area, is today a protected marine oasis of great naturalistic interest and can be visited in many ways: on foot, by bike, by train, by sail or by jeep.
There are many species of protected plants and animals, such as the famous white donkey, the beach of Cala Sabina and several paths that cross the island. It is possible to visit the prison and other areas such as the Management offices, the Agents’ Barracks, the workshops and the Bunker that hosted Totò Riina. Not to be missed.
Trip to La Maddalena Archipelago
Several islands and islets form this archipelago of undisputed beauty, an authentic paradise for sailing lovers, which became a national park in 1996. By sea you can reach many beaches, coves and coves, not surprisingly there are many offers to visit the archipelago with the boat.
The main island of La Maddalena has a beautiful seaside town with shops, restaurants and the promenade, several beaches reachable by car and is connected to the famous and uninhabited island of Caprera. In Caprera you can visit the Garibaldian compendium and take the various marked hiking trails that lead to the sea and to the beaches.
Arcipelago di La Maddalena
Kayaking on the Coghinas River
The Coghinas is the most important river in northern Sardinia, 116 km long and entirely passable.
An adventure on the river with canoes or kayaks offers beautiful descents and inlets in the midst of nature, you can meet river fauna (herons, kingfisher, hen and ducks), admire the Mediterranean scrub, discover the thermal water springs or venture up to the dam.
Archaeological sites north Sardinia
On the trail of the past, discovering the nuraghe!
The nuraghe are the symbol of Sardinia and characterize the landscape. There are more than 7,000 on the island as evidence of a complex civilization and a territory that is not at all isolated but rich in villages, exchanges and communication routes between the communities. The nuraghe arose in most cases near a village, their function still remains uncertain (defense, garrison, warehouse, etc.). Not far from the nuraghe we often find a tomb of the giants, a place of burial and ceremonies of the village itself.
There are several archaeological sites near Costa Paradiso and it is possible to organize a real itinerary to visit them, we point out a few:
- Nuraghe Paduledda (Bastianazzu) Trinità d’Agultu
- Nurage Finucchjalghja and Tuttusoni Aglientu
- The dolmens of Luras
- Lu Brandali, Tomb of the giants Sana Teresa
- Nuraghe Majori,
- Nuraghe Izzana – Tempio Pausania
- La Prisgiona nuragic village and Nuraghe
- Albucciu – Arzachena
Food and wine and traditional recipes
The gastronomic tradition of Gallura is linked to the land, cheeses, meat recipes and typical sweets with almonds and honey, but over time the sea has also appeared in the gastronomic proposals. We offer some unmissable recipes for those who are discovering local products and typical recipes.
Zuppa Gallurese or suppa cuata
The zuppa Gallurese or suppa cuata, which means hidden soup, is a typical dish from the north-eastern area of Sardinia. This dish, called the dish of the poor because of the simplicity of its ingredients, has several local interpretations, all of which are delicious and easy to make.
Fregola sarda
The fregola or fregula is a durum wheat semolina pasta typical of Sardinia. This pasta has a shape of small balls similar to that of couscous. The fregola lends itself to the preparation of soups and meat or seafood dishes. The fregola with clams and fregola with sausage are well known and appreciated.
Spaghetti with bottarga
Simple, quick and very tasty recipe. The spaghetti are accompanied with a sprinkling of mullet bottarga.
Porceddu
Probably the best known dish of the Sardinian food and wine tradition.
Pardulas (formaggelle)
Typical Sardinian dessert, it is found in many variations with ricotta or cheese, it can have a hint of saffron, orange or lemon, typically used for the Easter holidays, today it can be tasted at all times of the year.
Vermentino DOCG and Cannonau
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG is the excellence of Gallura, a white to combine with seafood recipes or local cheeses and meats. Cannonau, on the other hand, is an expression of the whole of Sardinia, ideal for second courses of meat or very tasty first courses.
