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Day 1 - PORTO SAN PAOLO
Day 2 - LA MADDALENA
Day 3 - STRADA DI VERMENTINO
Day 4 - ARZACHENA
Day 5 - COSTA SMERALDA
Day 6 - GIMMY TOUR
Day 7 - PORTO SAN PAOLO

Approx times in Distance are based on the departure from Porto San Paolo.
If you require information on holiday apartments and villas in the area, please contact SAKANA TRAVEL by email.

Day 1 - PORTO SAN PAOLO ... GET STARTED
Distance; 0 (20 mins drive from Olbia Airport)
From Olbia and its international airport, Porto San Paolo is only 20 mins away along the main street.
Get keys to your holiday home and breath in the mediterranean air!
If you stay in holiday home, get some food and necessary things from local shops and supermarket.
Visit local port andbeach to admire Tavolara island from front; you'll feel home when you see this magnificent island during your stay
To kick off your vacance, visit Porto Taverna Beach, 2km of emerald green coast with incredible view of Tavolara.




Day 2 - LA MADDALENA ... NATURE
Distance; 1h40min drive (1.5h drive to Palau + 20 mins by ferry)
Drive up to Palau, and take ferry to La Maddalena island.
You can get to Palau by driving up the coastline road, world famous Emerald Coast or countryside road via San Pantaleo, both views are amazing.
In La Maddalena, you can walk around the town to enjoy its particular culture and history, or drive around the island to admire the unspoiled nature including the unspoiled nature of nearby island Caprera. In the evening, you can visit Palau, or stay in La Maddalena to experience the magnificent sunset.




Day 3 - STRADA DI VERMENTINO ... COUNTRYSIDE
Distance; 1h drive (get off at Monti exit)
The road to acient granite town of Tempio Pausania, also known as Vermentino Road, is protected by the Vermentino vineyard and cork trees. The white wine made in this area, Vermentino di Gallura is the only DOCG wine in Sardinia.
Small town of Berchidda is famous for its wine museum and international jazz festival held in August every year.
Why not try the Mount Limbara, if you are lucky you can see Tavolara, and even Corsica!




Day 4 - ARZACHENA ... HISTORY
Distance; 40min drive
All around town of Arzachena is its archeological area. Make sure you have comfortable pair of shoes! Tourist info office is just before the entrance of town, which is also the best place to start, as 3 sites are close to each other, and combi tickets for the 3 sites can be purchased the tourst office (Italian guide included). Drive west to Li Lolghi Giant's Tomb and Necropolis, then south to Coddu Vecchiu Giant's Tomb and Nuragge La Prisgiona. Each info points sell tickets, drinks and survenirs, but not meal.
You will be amazed to feel and touch the ancient history of Sardinia that's survived for more than 3000 years.



Day 5 - COSTA SMERALDA ... DELUXE
Distance; 1h drive
1.5h drive to Porto Cervo, the heart of the Emerald Coast. The area including Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo is known not only for its beautiful coastline but their VIP enjoying the most luxurous summer time. Admire the port with huge yatch and ships, and exceptional boutiques in town, and don't forget to enjoy the emerald green sea! Most of beaches here are those all Italians dream of...






Day 6 - GIMMY TOUR ... UNFORGETTABLE
Distance; 10min dirve (to departure port of Cala Finanza)
Exclusive tour around Tavolara and its marine protected area.
Just get to the meeting point and the rest, leave it all to the sea man Gimmy! Tell him what you want to do; sunbathing on the islets, snorkling, fishing, and he knows where to go to make your day unforgettable. If you book for all day, meal on the board is included.
Gimmy's boat is comfortable and relaxing, and above all you and your group will be alone on board, so you will be isolated from the crowd!
Ideal for group and family fun day out.



Day 7 - PORTO SAN PAOLO ... DEPARTURE
Distance; 15min drive (to Cala Brandinchi)
Last chance for the sunbathing!
Why not try beaches in Monte Petrosu, such as Cala Brandinchi, also known as Tahiti.
There are several suvenir shops in Porto San Paolo to choose from.