Top 15 things to do and attractions in Palau

Lovely beach but crowded nearer the bar/kiosk. Don't hesitate to walk after the windsurf zone. Water is clear and ideal for children. Kiosk serves hot food, drinks etc... Parking €1,50 / hour

Great beach, spent a few days here during my time in the area. Beach bar is great to have access too. You can rent windsurfs, sunbeds and paddle boards. Some great boats also come in and out which is great to watch.

💰‼️ umbrellas for rent €50/€60 The most beautiful beach close to Palau, just 20 minutes by foot, or less of 10 minutes by car. Taxi from Palau Port €10. Crystal water and soft small waves. Little bar with fair prices for eat and drink.

Lovely beach. Thick sand gives a great massage to the feet when walking. Extremely clean. Very few people in the second half of sept. There is an excellent windsurfing rental n school run by Claudio.

Palau panoramic view

Nice beach, it was almost empty when we went there early afternoon.

Great sand - solid grain, not to sticky, good colour.

The most beautiful military fortress in Europe, so defined since its construction, it really is a sight to see. This 19th-century bastion was built to help defend the north coast and archipelago di La Maddalena from invasion – something it was never called on to do. It.s easy to get to - 3 km out of Palau and the 45 minute tour will teach you a lot of interesting things about the history of Europe, not only Sardinia. Totally wotth it. And the views are amazing, you can see even Corsica.

Very nice fortress from 1890, never bombed. There are no artifacts to show, but it s still worth the visit. The guided tour is great, the view fantastic. you can visit only with guided tour starting every .15. You can buy the ticket online or in the ticket office.

Alessandro gave us a wonderful tour of this amazing fort. The history is fascinating, especially the method of protecting the munitions below ground and transporting the artillery up the large ramp. Alessandro is full of other interesting local knowledge such as the numerous dialects spoken in the area, the geological mechanisms causing the small caverns and holes in the pink granite. Overall a visit well worth the effort.

The fortress looks unique with it's big ramp. Also it's wonderfully preserved. We arrived at around 10 am on Sunday. The staff arrived almost the same time as us. He told us that they had a tour which started at 10:15 in both English and Italian and it was included in the ticket of 5 euro. The tour was good. The guide explained everything interestingly. I told him that on another tour, I heard Napoleon attacked the islands, however they didn't go in much detail. Therefore he explained the battle very thoroughly. It was very interesting, because this was the cause for this fortress to be build.

A very well conserved place with beautiful view of the all bay. The guide was very nice and the cost just 5€

The final stop was a nineteenth century artillery fort, built on a hilltop overlooking the port of Palau. We parked in the large car park and went to the ticket office which was closed. The next tour was in 30 minutes so we had a wander around the hillside and enjoyed the views, rock formations and wild poppies. 30 minutes came and went and still no staff so after an hour we walked up to the fort and spoke to the guide who said she'd next do another tour in 45 minutes time. We didn't want to wait that long so drove on to Olbia, rather frustrated as we could have visited somewhere else and it was a 2.5 hour round trip wasted.

Absolute gem of a visit. Phillip, our guide spoke in English, German and Italian to meet the needs of our varied group. So grateful to get a taste of local history and information from this visit! Worth every penny!

BE CAREFULL with your car – we were robbed. The beach itself was absolutely beautiful, the day there was wonderful. But when we came back to the car, our holiday was basically over: two suitcases with belongings worth at least €5,000 were stolen in broad daylight. We just didn’t think something like this could happen during the day – we were in holiday mode and didn’t consider the risk. Pretty naïve from our side, and that’s exactly why I’m writing this review: in the hope that others will be spared the same experience. Please be careful and never leave anything in your car.

It was a great, unique small bay surrounded by huge spectacular rocks. It is not easy to find a comfortable place, but therefore it is not crowded at all. Higly recommend to spend some time. Public parking seemed to be free:)

The road goes through bushes and over some rocks, but it is not very difficult. Possible even in flip-flops. Beach is not so much for swimming because it has lots of rocks, but it is beautiful and definitely worth visiting.

Beautiful beach enclosed with rock formations, 10-15 minutes walk from the roundabout at the end of the road via tiny path through the bushes and rocks, but very worth it! Quite private before 8-8.30 am, around 9 am people start arriving. Parking could be a challenge if you come late, there is no parking lot, only on the side of the road. Hiking shoes or sneakers certainly a preference over flip flops. Early morning feels very intimate, having this wild pearl all to yourself.

Lovely beach. You do need to traverse a winding small path with thorny bushes for about 20 minutes. Bring sneakers. Snorkeling was also good with clear water and plenty of fish around

For me the most beautiful beach in this area, not crowded, and it has a lot of different fish. You need to walk about 10-15 minutes, but worth it.

Great location, even for movies, surrounded by rocks with great colors. You can really smell Sardinia!

Small but one of the best preserved.

Don’t go!!! Ticket prices way too much! But the worst is the staff which is EXTREMELY unfriendly. We didn‘t know which Part we needed a ticket for. The women working there ran outside to yell at us that we needed a ticket for everything. When we Said we didn‘t know, she answered „Then you can‘t go“ and left. I thought it was her Job to inform and Sell us Tickets, but she didn‘t care.

The tomb is not impressive at all, just some very old rock ruins. However, the nuraghi village is incredible, dated 15 century BC feels pretty amazing it's still there. Take a moment to get into the minds of the ancient people.

Just some piles of stones Nothing to see here

It's nice to see such an old Naurage site, but make sure they tell you where to go when you pay for the tickets and get the leaflet. Also tell them if you have children, they are discounted.

Honestly, not much to see. If you're a big fan of this stuff OK, otherwise don't bother. The shop is better than the visit and in spite of walking 500m before getting anywhere, the shop takes longer than the visit too

Totally worth a visit if you want to know more about the nuragic civilization. Gentle, prepared and helpful staff.

A bit disappointing. Basically, you get to visit only a big refurbished barrack, which however is bereft of furniture. Only the walls, frames and shell were object of restoration, but, apart from that, there is little to see. So it is a totally different experience with respect to other visitable military installations in the area (i.e. Monte Altura, Garibaldi Memorial, etc.), where you get to see ramparts, bulwarks and forts. I would not recommend going here.

Interesting and worth the visit

(Translated by Google) A beautiful experience with a breathtaking view. Led by an FAI representative, we took a 20-minute hike, which is also doable with children, but requires closed, comfortable shoes. The visit is very interesting, and I highly recommend it. (Original) Esperienza bellissima con un panorama mozzafiato. Guidati da una rappresentante del fai abbiamo petvorso un trekking di 20 minuti fattibile anche con i bambini ma che necessita di scarpe chiuse e comode. La visita è molto interessante ve la consiglio.

(Translated by Google) Absolutely not to be missed. We took part in the trek organized by the FAI in the late afternoon and spent four fantastic hours. I warmly thank Riccardo, the guide who accompanied us, for telling us so many things about the military battery and all the natural beauties we encountered on the way to it. (Original) Da non perdere assolutamente. Abbiamo partecipato al trekking organizzato dal FAI nel tardo pomeriggio e abbiamo passato quattro ore fantastiche. Ringrazio calorosamente Riccardo, la guida che ci ha accompagnato, per averci raccontato tante cose sulla batteria militare e su tutte le bellezze naturali che abbiamo incontrato per raggiungerla.

(Translated by Google) The landscape is incredible on one side the sea and the islands on the other the Mediterranean scrub and the famous Gallura granites... The only discordant note is the reconstruction of this one. Barracks that are more reminiscent of an abandoned cantonal house... Perhaps the ruins that were there before were better... they gave a much more peaceful and romantic idea of ​​everything (Original) Il paesaggio è incredibile da un lato il mare e le isole dall'altro la macchia mediterranea e i famosi graniti galluresi... L'unica nota stonata e la ricostruzione di questa. Caserma che ricorda più una casa cantonale abbandonata ... Forse erano meglio i ruderi che c'erano prima... davano un idea molto più tranquilla e romantica del tutto

(Translated by Google) It was a wonderful experience of trekking and immersion in military history... thanks to Loredana who was able to convey to us with such enthusiasm her passion for this wonderful land that is Sardinia! (Original) È stata una bellissima esperienza di trekking e immersione nella storia militare.. grazie a Loredana che ha saputo trasmetterci con tanto entusiasmo la sua passione per questa terra meravigliosa che è la Sardegna!

(Translated by Google) Expertly rebuilt with love. Kept intact by the friendly guardian who explains the military life of the time. Great place to visit in front of a beautiful beach. Difficult to get there on foot via a difficult path. Highly recommended!!!! (Original) Sapientemente ricostruito con amore. Mantenuto intatto dal guardiano simpatico che ti illustra la vita militare dell'epoca. Ottimo luogo da visitare di fronte ad una spiaggia bellissima. Difficile arrivare a piedi attraverso un sentiero difficile. Consigliatissimo!!!!

Can’t go beyond the green gate - there’s no way to the beach(it also says it’s private property on it). I followed other reviews to get to Cala di Trana and had to walk all the way down just to find myself in private houses…. Had to walk the way back up and took a challenging rocky path down to the beach. Highly recommended taking the Costa Serena route. Parking and trail are easy and accessible there.

A gorgeous beach, kept very quiet by the fact it is only reachable by sea, or a 30-40 min hike. We parked at 41.1988774, 9.3367813 (Google Maps coordinates) and it took us 35 mins to walk to the beach. There are multiple paths that lead to nowhere so make sure you do your research and download a hiking app that can show you the way, as there are no signposts and very little markings to show you you are on the right route. However, it is well worth the effort as the large beach is generally quiet and is lapped by clear, turquoise water. Due to its sheltered location, it also doesn’t suffer from the strong westerly winds.

Start your route at La porta del paradiso. There is a free parking space. Wear shoes for the hike, no flip flops. It's 1.3km to walk. It's not a big challenge except the heat it you walk in the midday and in the sun. Try to walk with Google maps. You can see the path. Perfect empty beach, went in mid September. Some boats do a stop there. But nothing compared to the other overtourism beaches

Fantastica! One of the best beaches in north Sardegna. You need to have good directions and be able to walk and hike for about 45 minutes under the sun each way. But worth it!

Top experience! Foresee some good shoes to reach the beach but then you’re in for a treat!

Beautiful beach ⛱️ You have to walk a little trail to the beach.

Nice and quiet beach, until a tour boat shows up and drops off an entire army of tourists. When there are no tour boats, you'll have an almost private beach, since it's only accessible by boat

Nice sheltered beach, had it to ourselves in late September. Good snorkeling.

(Translated by Google) Beach surrounded by nature, very small and not very crowded. Crystal clear water There are no car parks, you park where you can on the street Access to the beach through a gate that looks like an entrance to a private residence There are no bars, services or sunbed rental Very quiet beach with ocher sand It's really worth it if you want to stay calm Bring an umbrella (Original) Spiaggia immersa nella natura, molto piccola e poco frequentata. Acqua cristallina Non sono presenti parcheggi , si parcheggia dove si può sulla strada Accesso alla spiaggia attraverso un cancello che pare un ingresso di una residenza privata Non sono presenti bar, servizi e noleggio lettini Spiaggia molto tranquilla di sabbia color ocra Merita davvero se si vuole stare tranquilli Portatevi un ombrellone

(Translated by Google) Really nice beach made of small pebbles. Small but beautiful. We were lucky to find parking because otherwise there are 3 parking lots of number (Original) Spiaggia davvero carina fatta da piccoli sassolini. Piccola ma bella. Siamo stati fortunati a trovare parcheggio perché altrimenti ci sono 3 parcheggi di numero

No access, very misleading. We do not recommend.

(Translated by Google) Small beach near Porto Raffael. Excellent for spending a few hours away from crowded beaches. It is not equipped so there are no bars or bathrooms, therefore not recommended for long stays, unless you go super organized with food and drinks. (Original) Piccola spiaggia nei pressi di Porto Raffael. Ottima per poter trascorrere qualche ora lontani da spiagge affollate. Non è attrezzata quindi non ci sono bar e bagni,quindi sconsigliata,in caso per soste lunghe,a meno che non ci si vada super organizzati con cibi e bevande.

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful beach, small and uncrowded, especially recommended on days when the Mistral wind is strong. The seabed slopes gently, and the water is clean and clear. The surrounding area is rich in vegetation, bamboo, and rocks. I must report that despite a no-smoking sign (there are no trash cans), a black man, while talking on the phone on the shore among the rocks, calmly stepped out of a green gate, smoked a cigarette, and threw the butt on the rocks into the sea. I'm attaching photos because I hope these words of mine will be read by those who manage the residence. What a disgrace! (Original) Spiaggia molto bella, piccola e poco affollata soprattutto indicata nelle giornate in cui il Maestrale è forte. Il fondale degrada dolcemente, acqua pulita e limpida. Intorno è ricco di vegetazione, bambù e rocce. Devo segnalare, che nonostante ci sia un cartello con divieto di fumare( non ci sono cestini) un signore di colore, è sceso da un cancelletto verde, con tutta tranquillità mentre parlava al telefono a bordo riva tra i sassi, ha fumato una sigaretta e ha gettato il mozzicone sui sassi nel mare. Allego foto perche spero che queste mie parole vengano lette da chi gestisce il residence. Una vergogna!

You need to park up the hill and then walk down towards the beach. No dogs allowed.

A lovely small beach with free parking nearby and portaloo's. There is some kind of beach bar present but it is not currently in use.

Small cove facing the white cliffs of Bonifacio, one part is sandy and the other part is rocky with pebbles and lots of dried posidonia. Absolutely heaven for snorkeling, kids will love it as there is plenty of sea life to watch. Not much used by tourists, only locals when we were there. Sunbeds for hire at 7 euros. Car park is chaotic and can be dangerous ( warning if you have a rental!)

(Translated by Google) A bit of a lost corner, there used to be a beach bar apparently, but that's a ruin Don't let anyone tell you about sunbeds and a beach bar or something. There is NOTHING to do here other than a pile of rubbish. It may have been like that before, but on Eliza's site and all the others it says there are facilities. Not so. (Original) Beetje verloren hoek, voorheen was er zo te zien een strandtent, maar dat is een bouwval Laat je niks wijs maken over bedjes en een beachbar of zo. Hier is NIKS meer te doen dan een hoop afval. Zal best zo geweest zijn voorheen, maar op de site van Eliza en alle andere staat dat er voorzieningen zijn. Niet dus.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful varied beach, you can also sit on the rocks and pebbles to the left if you want. Varied landscape with rocks in the sea. There are public toilets, also for wheelchair users who have to negotiate all the bumps in the grass. The Spaggia bar was under construction, there were already beach beds. Walks have been taken in the forests, but I don't know where they end up. Nice place if you like this (Original) Mooi afwisselend strand, je kunt ook linksaf op de rotsen en kiezels gaan zitten als je wilt. Afwisselend landschap met rotspartijen in de zee. Er zijn openbare toiletten, ook voor rolstoelgebruikers die dan wel over alle hobbels in het gras moeten rijden. De bar Spaggia was in opbouw, er lagen al wel strandbedden. In de bosages zijn wandelingen gemaakt, weet niet waar deze uitkomen. Leuke plek als je hiervan houdt

(Translated by Google) You leave your car in the free parking lot, go through a gate, and follow a path that's easy even for little ones. The beach itself is pretty, wild, with a small bar. There's no sand, just granite and small pebbles. There's a dedicated dog beach. Unfortunately, there were too many wasps on this beach, starting at 8:00 a.m., constantly bothering them, so much so that eating was impossible. My son was quiet, playing with a small tractor, and he was stung three times on his hands. The beach is full of trash, plastic, and no one to collect it. The sea dumps everything on the dog beach. (Original) Si lascia la macchina al parcheggio gratuito, si oltrepassa un cancello e si percorre un sentiero facile anche per i piu piccoli. La spiaggia di per sé è carina, selvaggia con un piccolo bar. Non c'è sabbia ma granito , sassolini piccoli. C'è una spiaggia dedicata per cani . Purtroppo in questa spiaggia già alle 8 di mattina c'erano troppe vespe, continuamente a infastidire tanto che mangiare è impossibile. Mio figlio stava tranquillo , giocava con un piccolo trattore e lo hanno punto 3 volte sulle mani. La spiaggia è piena di rifiuti, plastica e nessuno che la raccoglie. Il mare scarica tutto nella spiaggia per cani.

(Translated by Google) A small bay with crystal clear water and a section dedicated to furry friends... plus the possibility of renting sunbeds and umbrellas at a fair price (7 sunbeds 6 umbrellas)... a beach that is never crowded. (Original) Una piccola baia di acqua cristallina e una parte dedicata agli amici pelosi... inoltre la possibilità di affittare lettino ed ombrelloni ad un prezzo onesto (7 lettino 6 ombrellone)... spiaggia mai affollata

(Translated by Google) The beach is uncrowded and the water is crystal clear. You can also rent umbrellas and lounge chairs at the nearby bar for €7. (Original) Spiaggia poco affollata, acqua cristallina. Inoltre al bar vicino possibilità di affittare ombrelloni e sdraio a 7€.

Perfect! Very small but cosy beach. Water was pristine. You need to be lucky to find a parking lot an some space on the little beach. But then it‘s an absolut diamond 💎. Perfect also for snorkeling. Lot‘s of different fish.

Fantastic little beach! You get close by car, not too crowded. Pier where you can dive and beautiful water!

Road to the beach is tough (gravel) for the last 2 km so don’t go if your car is lowered. Beach is clean and the water is very nice. Has a small food truck and no mobile phone reception at the beach!

Great for snorkelling, we saw a star fish and so many sardines! Accessible by car or by foot.

Very small beach (space for 3-4 families) with a fantastic view. You need to arrive early to find space there.

Better in the afternoon than the morning, it is a quiet and raw place where to rest, have a bath on a natural emerald pool.

Tiny but perfectly formed, no facilities to speak of.

The panoramic platform is a beautiful place. Really worth seeing Palau from a higher level

Very beautiful spot for relax and to enjoy the view of Palau and all island around. You could actually seat here for long time and admire the view!!

Beautiful view of the port, The different islands : La Maddelena, Santa Stefano, Spargi Corsica, Santa Maria and more. You can see all the boats, ships, ferries, coming and going. It was a 45’min walk up a paved winding road from our hotel “Club Esse Posada”We had to be careful of cars as usual but it was a good walk. At the top there are benches.

Honestly the view is not that nice. Your pictures will have at the bottom some garbage and dry sand and on the top part clean water and fancy boats....

Beautiful views for miles, we could even see Corsica. However watching the ferries being buffered around did change our mind about visiting the island!

Probably one of the most impressive views in the world

Gorgeous view over the surroundings of the Palau region. A quick park around and have a great postcard picture!

the best view

(Translated by Google) Once you pass the gate of heaven, you are in heaven. The beach is certainly small so not ideal for sunbathing but the water is a magnificent blue, so ideal for diving and jumping off large rocks. (Original) Une fois passé la porte du paradis, vous êtes au paradis. La plage est certes petite donc pas idéal pour bronzer mais l'eau est d'un bleu magnifique, donc idéal pour plonger et sauter des gros rochers.

(Translated by Google) Just beyond Porta Paradiso, a charming little bay with beautiful rock formations reveals itself. The descent is short and manageable. It may not be suitable for a long stay, but it's definitely worth a look. (Original) Gleich hinter der Porta Paradiso offenbart sich eine schnuckelige kleine Bucht mit wunderschönen Felsformationen. Abstieg ist kurz und gut zu bewältigen. Ist vielleicht nicht zum Verweilen geeignet aber auf jeden Fall einen Blick wert.

(Translated by Google) The beach was very nice and easy to find. Parking is available, but you should arrive early to get a spot. You can take very nice underwater pictures here. The rocks are a bit slippery in some places, but it's still easy to get down. Swimming shoes are also recommended. Would definitely go there again. (Original) Der Strand war sehr schön und auch einfach zu finden. Parkmöglichkeiten sind zwar vorhanden, aber man sollte frühzeitig kommen, um noch einen Platz zu ergattern. Hier lassen sich sehr schöne Unterwasserbilder machen. Die Felsen sind an manchen Stellen etwas rutschig, aber dennoch kommt man leicht nach unten. Zu empfehlen sind auch Schwimmschuhe. Würde auf jeden Fall wieder dorthin fahren.

(Translated by Google) Very small inlet with beach, clear sea and huge rocks around. Very quiet and super comfortable even for entering the water. You park on the roundabout, cross the Porta del Paradise, get off and you're there. (Original) Piccolissima insenatura con spiaggia, mare limpido ed enormi scogli intorno. Molto tranquilla e super comoda anche per entrare In acqua. Posteggio sulla rotonda, attraversi la Porta del Paradise, scendi e ci sei.

(Translated by Google) We didn't understand what this cove is called! They call it Cala Scilla, the pools. We reached it following the signs for Palau cala tranu. There is no beach but they are all large rocks. Entry into the water is possible in some places. I don't recommend it for families. The sea is beautiful and the scenery and panorama are wonderful too! There is place to park along the street (for free). There are no services. (Original) Non abbiamo capito come si chiama questa cala! La chiamano cala Scilla, le piscine. Noi l'abbiamo raggiunta seguendo le indicazioni per Palau cala tranu. Non c'è una spiaggia ma sono tutte grandi rocce. L'ingresso in acqua è possibile in alcuni punti. Non lo consiglio per famiglie. Il mare è bellissimo ed anche lo scenario ed il panorama è meraviglioso! C'è posto per parcheggiare lungo la strada (gratuitamente). Non ci sono servizi.

(Translated by Google) A true spectacle of nature. The rocks look like they were placed there by a giant. So beautiful it doesn't seem real. You enter through an arch and then arrive at Paradise (Original) Vero e proprio spettacolo delle natura. Le rocce sembrano essere state messe lì da un gigante. Talmente bella da non sembrare vera. Si accede attraverso un arco per poi arrivare al Paradiso

(Translated by Google) I had the opportunity to visit it on the occasion of the presentation of a beautiful book, as well as being a place full of charm, you can experience culturally interesting moments (Original) Ho avuto l'occasione di visitarla in occasione della presentazione di un bellissimo libro, oltre che luogo ricco di fascino, si vivono momenti culturalmente interessanti

(Translated by Google) It is the oldest house in the town, restored maintaining unchanged the magic it had when it was decadent and I used to go there to play as a child (Original) È la casa più antica del paese, restaurata mantenendo inalterata la magia che aveva quando era decadente e da piccola ci andavo a giocare

(Translated by Google) Passing positive (Original) Positiva di passaggio

Fantastic View over the coast of La Maddalena. If weather is in good condition, you can spot Corse in the far.

Perfect spot to capture the wild Meditterane Sea and the beautiful island of La Maddalena

Amazing views on the turquoise waters of Maddalena

Beautiful and fantastic place where it is possible to admire a part of the Maddalena archipelago!! The colours are always different and they change based on the day time, whether and season. I strongly suggest to go there and take some amazing pictures!!!!

Stunning viewwwww

Amazing 👌

Fantastic view!