Baja Sardinia - Gallura – a breathtaking vacation landscape
The region of Gallura is situated in the northeast side of Sardinia,
surrounded by turquoise water and smaller islands just off the coast. Gallura is
known for its bizarre wind-sculpted granite rocks, barren headlands, rugged
mountains of the Limbara Massif, and charming, unaffected inland villages.
Sheltered by a wide cove with crystal-clear water and ultrafine sand, Baja
Sardinia is one of Gallura's most popular destinations for swimming and
vacationing. The area that was once "Cala Battistòni" in Gallic is only 4
kilometers from Porto Cervo and 30 kilometers from the harbor or airport in
Olbia.
It is a fantastic starting point for excursions by boat to the neighboring
island archipelago of Spargi, Budelli, La Maddalena as well as along the Costa
Smeralda. The strip of ocean surrounding Baja Sardinia is practically designed
for many pleasurable hours in natural wilderness: One can sail through the water
on private boats while stopping at several islands to enjoy the scenery. The
underwater world around nearby Capo Testa is one of the ten best diving areas in
the world. Caves are shaped by gigantic granite boulders that are partly covered
with red corals (corallium rubrum). Red gorgonian fans are growing on the
escarpments and rock formations looking like Swiss cheese are famous for this
area. A constant current in the Straits of Bonifacio gives you a visibility of
50 m for most of the time. It is this crystal clear water with its shades of
light blue to emerald green that is so unique in the Mediterranean for which
this stretch of coastline is so world-renowned. Here you can see a huge variety
of the Mediterranean fauna.
The region of Gallura is also a paradise for cyclists, because of the ups and
downs of the narrow country roads where, all of a sudden, a view of the sea or a
tiny country church appear out of nowhere. The scent of the Mediterranean scrub
fills the air and the colours of unspoilt natural beauty complete this idyllic
picture, helping you to leave all your worries behind.
But Baja Sardinia also has plenty of nightlife. "Ritual," on of the top 7
discos in Europe, and numerous piano bars as well as events with singing,
dancing and shows on Baja Sardinia's Piazetta provides plenty of entertainment
during the high season.
