Walking along the seafront of Palau that borders the marina, you will reach the town center. Here, a night market enlivens summer evenings along with typical restaurants and pizzerias, Sardinian craft shops, folkloric events in the square, and the open-air cinema on Via Nazionale. From the port of Palau, with a 20-minute ferry, you can reach the Island of La Maddalena, connected by a bridge to the island of Caprera. You will be captivated by the Garibaldi house museum, where the hero of the two worlds spent his last days, by the breathtakingly colored beaches, and by the trails and natural paths of these two islands, and more! It is possible to discover some of the 60 islets of the archipelago by sea, with a mini cruise lasting one day that will take you to the most beautiful beaches in the area. The symbol of Palau is the Bear Rock, a spectacular natural sculpture that resembles the shape of a bear, positioned on a panoramic point overlooking the Maddalena archipelago and towering over the town of Palau. The rock is just 5 km from the center and can be reached via a 500-meter trail accessible on foot. The territory of Palau preserves military fortresses dating back to the 1800s, which primarily served an anti-French control function. Among these is the Batteria di Monte Altura, easily reachable via the road leading to Porto Rafael. The site is in good condition and open for guided tours. From here, you can enjoy a splendid view of the islands of Maddalena and Corsica.

• Punta nera: this beach is located just 250 meters from Residence Palau Green Village. It is accessed through a dense pine forest, ideal for running or taking relaxing walks. The beach is also equipped for dogs with 25 stations featuring an umbrella, water bowl, and a kit with a scoop and bag, and access is free.
• Palau vecchio: located in the center of Palau and easily reachable on foot. The ochre-colored beach is bordered by a pine forest and a long promenade runs alongside it. Thanks to the fine sand and shallow seabed, it is a beach suitable for children.
• Porto Faro: this small cove is named after the white lighthouse that overlooks it and is located a few steps from the town of Palau. The white, fine sand is surrounded by granite rocks that gently dip into the crystal-clear waters with a shallow, sandy seabed.
• La Sciumara: located on the western outskirts of Palau, it is easily accessible by taking the Palau ring road. The beach is nestled between granite rocks and Mediterranean scrub, the shoreline is characterized by rather coarse, cream-colored sand with a shallow, sandy seabed.
• Porto Pollo (L’Isuledda or Isola dei Gabbiani): this beach, which is a peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of sand, is entirely surrounded by turquoise sea. It is the home of surfing, windsurfing, and kite surfing enthusiasts thanks to a constant breeze and its exposure to north-west winds. The cream-colored sandy seabed is shallow and sloping, also suitable for children’s play.
• Porto Liscia: this beach is located in a mirror position to Porto Pollo, on the other side of the isthmus. The beach, exposed to the north and north-west, has coarse-grained golden sand and offers sandy, shallow seabeds. With its 8 km length, it constitutes the largest sandy expanse of the north-eastern coast and extends to the territory of Santa Teresa Gallura. Thanks to its size, it never becomes too crowded.
• Vena Longa (Portu Mannu): located in the locality of Capo d’Orso, 3 kilometers from Palau. The cove is surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and a pine forest, where it is possible to find shelter on the hottest days. The shoreline is characterized by medium-coarse golden sand lapped by crystal-clear waters. This beach is ideal for finding shelter on days of strong mistral and tramontana winds.
• Spiaggia delle Saline: It is a rather large beach, with a shoreline of about 350 meters of golden sand and a deep, sandy seabed. From here, you can enjoy a privileged view of the promontory of Capo d’Orso and its granite rocks.

As you can imagine, in Palau there is no shortage of dishes based on fresh fish, which are accompanied by the typical specialties of Gallura cuisine. Among the most well-known specialties are li pulicioni gadduresi, sweet ricotta ravioli flavored with lemon and orange zest and served with tomato sauce, la suppa cuata, a Gallura soup made with stale bread soaked in meat broth, seasoned with cheese and baked. Among the first courses, there are also li chjusoni and li fiuritti, respectively handmade gnocchi and tagliatelle. According to tradition, the main courses are meat-based, such as porcetto arrosto, fave e lardo, or la rivea, lamb offal on a spit. Among the desserts, the typical braided pastries, li acciuleddi covered with honey, la màzza frissa sweet made from fresh cheese seasoned with honey, and seadas. Everything will be accompanied by a good glass of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, to then conclude with some good Mirto or Filu ‘e Ferru.