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Family Getaway to Sardinia: Discover the Magic of Gallura

Planning a Family Getaway to Sardinia: Gallura Guide

The beautiful Gallura region in the northeast offers a perfect blend of stunning beaches, rich history, and authentic local experiences. Here’s a guide packed with tips to help you make the most of your Sardinian adventure!

 


Finding Your Perfect Stay


For accommodation in the stunning Gallura region, our trusted network offers a wide range of quality properties, including rentals in popular spots like Costa Smeralda and Coda Cavallo, with pre-paid bookings often providing the best savings.

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🌊 Activities & Experiences in North-East Sardinia

  • Tavolara & Molara Island: Half-day boat and snorkel from Porto San Paolo (scuba available for the adventurous).
  • Cala Brandinchi: Shallow, turquoise beach—perfect for toddlers. Summer bookings required via the San Teodoro Spiagge site/app.
  • La Maddalena Archipelago: Full-day boat tour with swim stops on Spargi and Santa Maria.nuraghe, bronze age tower
  • Arzachena: Bronze-Age sites—Nuraghe La Prisgiona & Giants’ Tombs.
  • Golfo Aranci: Dolphin-watching—frequent sightings and very family-friendly.
  • Valle della Luna (Aggius): Granite formations; easy walk, photo ops, and picnic spot.

🏛️ Museums Worth Visiting

  • Luras – Museo Etnográfico Galluras: Celebrate local rural traditions.
  • Berchidda – Museo del Vino & Time in Jazz Festival: Explore Sardinia’s wine culture. Visiting in August? Check the renowned Time in Jazz festival.
  • Calangianus – Museo del Sughero (Cork Museum): Discover Gallura’s cork-making heritage in a former convent.
  • Aggius – Museo dell’Amore Perduto, Museo del Ghirigoro & Museo del Tappeto: Creativity, human stories, and traditional hand-woven carpets in a beautiful stone village.
  • La Maddalena – Museo Garibaldino (Caprera): Former home of national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi—pair with an archipelago tour.sardinia road on a mountain slope

🚶‍♀️ Local Experiences & Trails

  • Sulle orme del Muto di Gallura: Cultural trail retracing a famous folk tale through ancient farmsteads.
  • Trekking sul Monte Acuto: Panoramic hike with views over the Gallura hills and Lake Coghinas.
  • Olivastro Millenario di Luras: Visit one of Europe’s oldest olive trees (≈3,000+ years).
  • Cammino degli Stazzi: Network of paths linking traditional stazzi, villages, and granite hills.sea bed with corals and colour fishes

🍷 Authentic Countryside Dining (Agriturismi)

  • Agriturismo La Colti (Arzachena): Roast porceddu and farm produce in a rustic stazzo.
  • Agriturismo Agrisole (near Olbia): Family-run; traditional menus from the “antichi stazzi galluresi”.
  • Agriturismo Il Muto di Gallura (Aggius): Authentic Sardinian cooking with local ingredients.
  • Agriturismo Lu Rotu (Sant’Antonio di Gallura): Traditional stazzo setting and homemade products.
  • Agriturismo La Kustera (Sant’Antonio di Gallura): Peaceful countryside location and genuine local dishes.
sardinia folk festival, colour costume

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy – May 1, 2014: Boys and Girl with the Sardinian typical costumes during the festival of Saint Efisio. Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.

🎉 Local Festivals (Sagre)

Summer tip: Gallura comes alive with sagre (local food & village festivals). Official calendars publish close to the dates—keep an eye out for Sagra del Pane and Sagra del Vino. We’re happy to share timely picks as your arrival nears.
We hope these tips give you a wonderful flavor of what awaits you in Sardinia.
Enjoy your family holiday!

A presto, ciao!

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