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The most beautiful dog beaches in the north of Sardinia are very frequented by the tourists of all around the world. In Sardinia you will find about twenty beaches for dogs. We would like to describe the most beautiful beaches for your beloved pet in northern Sardinia.

It is important to know that generally the access to dogs to beaches in Sardinia is not allowed from 1. May to 31. October during the year. Dogs are allowed only during the winter or during a definite period, except from the dog friendly beaches, obviously. To allow our four-legged friends the access to the beach you should fulfill some conditions: the dog should have a chip and a valid dog passport and, of course, all mandatory vaccinations.

The beaches for dogs in Sardinia usually offer drinking water, games and a veterinary emergency service. It is important to be aware that pregnant dogs and aggressive dogs do not have access to the beaches. Only a definite number of dogs and holders are allowed which however varies depending on the beach size.

Here is a selection of the most beautiful dog friendly beaches in the northern part of Sardinia:

On the Costa Smeralda you will find the beach Poltu Liccia, which has been specially designed for your four-legged friends.

The beach Ira Beach Privé, located in the beautiful territory of Porto Rotondo is advised because of its white sand and crystal clear water.

In Palau we recommend the beach of Punta Nera and, if you have enough time, it is worth taking a trip to the island of Caprera to visit the beach of Porto Palma.

For all guests who are close to Badesi, there is the beautiful beach Baia delle Mimose, where you can spend a day at the beach with your four-legged friends.

To explore all these beaches for dogs with your faithful friend, we advice you to book a pet-friendly villa for rent in the north of Sardinia.

Our suggestion:

- Villa Incanto di Gallura, with private pool in Santa Teresa di Gallura;

- Villa Kalli Bloom, with private pool close to Golfo Aranci;

- La Dimora del Falco, with private pool in Costa Paradiso.

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We would like to introduce you some traditional sweets of Sardinia, which you should try during your stay. Traditional and hand made. A foodies' heaven!

Seadas or “seada” is a traditional Sardinian dessert, made from fried pastry filled with delicate lemon-scented cheese and topped either with warm honey or sugar. Normally, the cheese used for Seadas is a young Pecorino (sheep cheese).

Amaretto is a cookie with the taste of bitter and sweet almonds and a dash of lemon. It is a bit crisp outside and very soft inside. Absolutely to try, one of the best cookies in the world.

Pan' e saba is a traditional sweet which is baked in autumn, for the first of november (all saints day) and during grape harvest, when also the liquor called sapa is made. Sapa is one of the ingredient for this sweet. In addition, different sorts of nuts and raisins give the sweet taste to this dessert, typical in the region of Gallura.

Papassini are cookies which usually are filled with almonds and raisins and a bit of orange. Every region on the island has its own papassini recipe and they all are different. The basic dough is always the same, obtained with eggs, lard, flour, sugar and milk. Externally the so-called "cappa" (hood) is applied, made with sugar and egg white. Sugar pearls or chocolate chips can be applied on top of it, as desired.

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Today, we explore a particular location in Sardinia: Santa Teresa di Gallura, a well-known and unique destination, for many reasons. The town of Santa Teresa and its territory are known for its beautiful beaches and coves and for its wild and primordial coast, where granite and Mediterranean scrub are the masters. Furthermore, the town has an interesting history, linked to the Savoy royal family and the Kingdom of Sardinia. Finally, a very important factor, Santa Teresa di Gallura constitute the northernmost point of Sardinia: a little further north we find the mouths of Bonifacio and the white cliffs of Corsica, with which the inhabitants of Gallura maintain a strong bond.
If you want to find out more about this fantastic tourist destination, and take note of what to see in Santa Teresa, just continue reading this article.

The town has about 5,000 inhabitants and is visited in high season by tens of thousands of tourists, who love its nightlife, in addition to the naturalistic beauties. It’s a must for those who want to explore northern Sardinia and its attractions. We also recommend visiting the beautiful town if you want to know a corner of Sardinia, not far from the Costa Smeralda, but at the same time with a different kind of touristic offer.

The area where the tourist city stands has been inhabited since ancient times. The territory was known even to the Romans, who extracted the granite to build palaces in the capital of the Empire. It is assumed that the ancient city Tibula, an important hub, was located in this area. The modern town has noble origins: it was founded by Vittorio Emanuele I of Savoy in person, in 1808, renaming the locality known as Longosardo, with the name of his wife Maria Teresa. The king himself drew the map of the city! As evidence of the original name, there are several toponyms and names of monuments, such as the beautiful and mighty Tower of Longosardo, built by another nobleman: Philip II of Spain.

The inhabited center is built around two natural inlets: to the east we find “Porto Longone”, where the tourist port is located, to the west the inlet of the splendid Rena Bianca beach, the city beach of which we talk about later.

If you wish to visit archaeological sites, you are in the right place in northern Sardinia. We suggest the sites of the Nuragic era "Sa Testa" and "Lu Brandali". An interesting church is called the "Buoncammino", built on a building dating back to the Middle Ages, located in a pine forest outside the town. Fans of war archeology can also visit the so-called Ferrero Battery, in Punta Falcone, famous for its cannons that “never fired a single shot”.

When discovering Santa Teresa, you must spend a day in Capo Testa and the famous Valle della Luna, the “Moon Valley”: one of the northernmost and wildest spots of Sardinia. It’s a magical place, where granite rocks have been shaped into natural artworks as a result of thousands of years of erosion. The mistral wind and the water have carved unreal figures. You will find yourself catapulted into an extraterrestrial dimension, walking among the most varied rock silhouettes. Try to find the "head" that gives the name to the peninsula. We indulged ourselves with the imagination and, in the panoramic route between Santa Teresa and Capo Testa, and close to the lighthouse, we recognized a Gorilla face, a rabbit, several human figures, an eagle, E.T., a cobra, a shark, a skull and many other anthropomorphic and animal figures. Just have fun with your fantasy!

Capo Testa can be easily reached by car, by bike, and even on foot, if you are good walkers. Wear comfortable trekking shoes and get ready to discover a peculiar Sardinia. There are clear direction signs that show the road to follow. You must drive until the road end, in a coastal up and down that offers dream views. At the end of the asphalted road, a path leads to the lighthouse and the “Moon Valley”. It is a legendary cove, sheltered by incredible rocks and famous for its suggestive beauty. In the past decades it has been a meeting place for hippies and the followers of various new age waves. The visit of Capo Testa certainly will enrich your holiday. You will take home some wonderful memories, as well as magical photographic shots to share with relatives and friends. Seeing is believing!

By Capo Testa we suggest you visit the beautiful beaches of “Cala Grande” (in the Moon Valley), “Cala Spinosa” and the beach of the two Seas, namely “Rena di Ponente and Rena di Levante”… read on to find out more about these beaches.

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Not only an island with unspoilt wild coasts, fabulous beaches, transparent waters and incredible colors. Sardinia holds several naturalistic treasures of great scientific interest. We refer to the underground caves, which attract thousands of visitors every year, including simple enthusiasts and professional speleologists, as well as numerous tourists looking for alternative attractions.

On this page we present the best caves to visit in Sardinia, ranging from north to south of the island, which are very valid and interesting alternatives to the beach.
Notoriously, the most famous marine caves in Sardinia are two: The Grotta del Bue Marino and La Grotta di Nettuno: both set in two marine contests of poignant beauty and great suggestion ... but there are many others.
Keep in mind the following spots when you come to visit Sardinia, one of the most beautiful islands in the world, especially out of season.

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Sardinia boasts a territory of 24,000 square kilometers wide, and is the second largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily. Several smaller islands are part of the Sardinian territory, some belonging to archipelagos, other islands in their own right. Some have villages and inhabited settlements, most of them are uninhabited, and practically uncontaminated. These minor islands are often real terrestrial paradises, comparable with the atolls of the Pacific or the pearls of the Caribbean.

In this article we will talk about the main minor islands of Sardinia, highlighting the peculiarities that make them unique and spectacular. For convenience we divide the islands into two categories: The southern islands, ideally located south of Oristano, and the northern islands, located north of this imaginary line.

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Sardinia and sea: two words linked by a double thread, like an indissoluble axiom. In the thoughts of many Italians, Sardinia represent sea and summer holidays par excellence!

If we would ask you to close your eyes and imagine Sardinia, pretty sure the vast majority of you would see an iconic white beach, washed by a crystalline sea, with incredible transparencies and a thousand shades of blue.

Which destination best represents your idea of Sardinia? If you had to advise someone where to go to the beach in Sardinia, which location would you suggest?

We at Sardinia Unlimited did 30 seconds of brainstorming.
From north to south, in a quick review of the most beautiful beaches of the Sardinian coasts, we have listed: il Poetto, Cala Coticcio, Cala Luna, Porto Giunco, Tuerredda, Is Arutas, Le Bombarde, Capriccioli, Dune di Piscinas, Cala Sinzias, Porto Pino, Spiaggia del Principe, Cala Brandinchi, Bosa Marina, Isola dei Gabbiani, Spiaggia del Pevero, Spiaggia Rosa di Budelli, La Pelosa, Cala Mariolu, Platamona, Le Vasche, Rena Bianca, Spiaggia del Dottore, Cannesisa, La Celvia… to name just a few of the spots that still echo in the room, which we have visited in recent years.
But let's try to do some order.
The best thing, in our opinion, given the vastness of the island, is to divide it into four coastal areas. For each of them we will recommend at least one beach, among the less frequented, but still noteworthy... and not only.

We therefore divide Sardinia into four sectors. So that, depending on where you will spend your holidays, you can easily reach the suggested locations:

• North coast of Sardinia. Clockwise: from Alghero to San Teodoro;
• East coast of Sardinia. Clockwise: from the Island of San Pietro to Alghero;
• South coast of Sardinia. Counterclockwise: from the Island of San Pietro to Costa Rei;
• West coast of Sardinia. Counterclockwise: from Costa Rei to San Teodoro.

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The beautiful sunny island Sardinia offers different and comfortable housing solutions, both for long- and short-term rental.
Among the structures for rent for short periods, the luxury holiday homes in Sardinia stand out above all. We are talking about medium-high level properties, with a high number of bedrooms and bathrooms, which usually are surrounded by well-kept and lush gardens, and solarium areas, made available to guests. They often have common features, such as having a designer swimming pool for exclusive use, and, often, a private and direct access to the sea.

Magnificent luxury villas in Sardinia are present in all well-known tourist resorts, both in the north and south of the island. It is in fact possible to rent exclusive villas in the most glamorous and fashionable villages of the Costa Smeralda, a fancy destination for the international jet set, but also in the sparkling and youthful San Teodoro, in the wonderful and cultural Alghero, and in the pearls of south Sardinia such as Villasimius and Chia. These are just a few of the most popular spots on the island, visited by tourists from all over the world.

Most of the Sardinian luxury holiday homes are located in the northeastern quadrant, the area between Baja Sardinia, Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, and Capo Coda Cavallo. Possibly, due to the aura of exclusivity that surrounds these renowned locations.
If you have decided to spend your holidays in this corner of paradise, we suggest you renting a property surrounded by the evergreen Mediterranean vegetation, which guarantees privacy and confidentiality even to the most elegant holiday homes in northern Sardinia.

Among the villas for rent in northern Sardinia, we point out three, selected directly from our portfolio:

1. Villa Lara D’Oriente
2. Villa Brandinchi
3. Villa Il Rifugio degli Architetti

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