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from father to son: the fish therefore beco- nating natural jewels of the Mediterranean. Their
Costa Smeralda, Maddalena mes part of many typical Maddalenian dishes. formation dates back to about two million years
ago: Inside them there are rooms with amazing
Gilt-head bream, sea bass, snapper, and bream
and Corsica are among the most prized fish with the most karst formations, a white sandy beach and a huge
underground lake. The coves de Neptú (in Cata-
6 days common and abundant seafood. lan), discovered by a fisherman in the 18th centu-
Afternoon dedicated to the visit of the undis-
puted capital of the Costa Smeralda: Porto Cervo. ry and quickly became a tourist attraction, have
a horizontal development of about 4 km. The
1st Day: Sardinia: La Maddalena - Costa Smeralda A pleasant walk in the “Piazzetta delle Chiacch- caves are accessed by land via a staircase of 654
iere” often featuring film and television stars,
(km. 42) Arrival in Olbia and departure for Pa- known for its luxurious boutiques and the clubs steps, the Escala del Caborol (roe deer staircase)
lau, (Lu Palau in Gallura). Near the village, on a frequented by the international jet set. The vil- on the ridge of the Capo Caccia promontory. The
granite promontory shaped by the time, appears lage by the sea is built around a natural bay that entrance by sea is much more convenient. The
a natural sculpture that seems to have been resembles a deer. touristic itinerary inside the caves is about 1 km.
molded by an artist: it is the rock of the Bear, the long. In the center stands “ the holy water stoup”,
symbol of Palau, with its head facing the sea. The The old port dates back to the 1960s, when with a monumental stalagmite that contains pools on
geographer Ptolemy (II century A.D.) testifies his a brilliant intuition Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, fa- the top that become a source of watering for the
knowledge since Antiquity: the ancient sailors scinated by the beauty of the coastline, decided birds that nest nearby. Among large flows, at the
used it as a reference point. Wrecks from various to buy the lands of this corner of Gallura, creating bottom of the lake stands a characteristic stalag-
eras lie in the depths facing the sea. a paradise for elite international tourism. mite formation called “Christmas tree”.
Boarding the ferry and a short crossing of about The center of Poltu Celvu (in Gallura) is built A short downhill path leads to the majestic
20 minutes to reach the island of La Maddalena on an elevated floor above the port. From the “hall of the Reggia”: an 18-metre column ris-
(Sa Madalena in Sardinian) connected to the is- Piazzetta delle Chiacchiere to the Sottopiazza es up to the vault and forms two spectacular
land of Caprera by a bridge. There is a road that there is an intrigue of narrow streets, windows arches, which seem to support the ceiling. This
runs along its entire perimeter: 45 km. of breath- and balconies. The splendid villas climb up to is followed by the “Smith room” (or Organ room),
taking views. Limestone and porphyry define jag- the surrounding hills, immersed in the Medi- with the large organ, the largest column in the
ged areas, inlets, coves and beaches, while the terranean scrub. Not to be missed is the Stella entire cave, whose flows resemble organ pipes.
inland is composed of gentle hills. La Maddale- Maris church, designed by the architect Michele The caves were a cinematic set: in 1978 ‘The
na gives its name to the archipelago of which it Busiri Vici, which dominates Porto Cervo marina.
is the largest island and the national park. For a Breathtaking beaches are situated a short dis- Island of the Fishermen’ was filmed inside, who-
long time it was the base of the Navy, which is tance from the tourist center. In the turquoise, se scenery recalls the stories of Jules Verne.
witnessed by the naval museum Nino Lamboglia green and blue reflections of the sea there is the Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon visit to
that we will visit. arched expanse of soft white sand of the Great the historic center of Alghero, recognized as
Its strategic position in the Mediterranean in- Pevero, flanked by granite rocks shaped by time the “little Barcelona”, the fishing village of Al-
fluenced its events: in 1793 the French army led and Mediterranean scrub. In the evening hotel ghero is the capital of the Coral Riviera. The
by a young Corsican officer, Napoleon Bonaparte, accommodation, dinner and overnight. promontory of Capo Caccia and its lighthouse
tried to invade it, stopped by the fleet comman- are one of the city’s icons. Visit to the Cathe-
ded by Domenico Millelire from La Maddalena. 2nd Day: Sardinia: Caves of Neptune - Alghero dral of Santa Maria, Church and Cloister of San
The island attracted, among others, the attention (km. 150) Francesco, Palazzo d’Albis, Theater, Bastions.
of Admiral Nelson. Breakfast and morning dedicated to visiting the In the evening return to the hotel, dinner and
phantasmagorical Caves of Neptune, one of the
Lunch in a restaurant. Here there is a tradi- largest sea caves in Italy and one of the most fasci- overnight.
tion of fishermen who hand down the craft

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