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Capo Testa, Santa Teresa Gallura

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The protected beaches of Capo Testa are a magnet for swimmers. The rocky, granite peninsula, which is attached to Sardinia's mainland by an isthmus, is only about ten kilometers (6.2 miles) across. The Romans once used the small peninsula to mine the granite for their magnificent cities. The caves where the stone was quarried were last used as a source of building materials in the early 20th century. Pull on a pair of shoes with a strong grip and hike around the eroded rocks to admire the formations smoothed and shaped by the wind. Capo Testa is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our international travel planner, Santa Teresa Gallura Edition.

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Anna B

August 18, 2017

Sono stata sulla spiaggia di Rena di Ponente ... mare bellissimo e spiaggia grande! C'era pochissimo vento e il mare una tavola oltre che dai colori favolosi. Vi è un parcheggio con parcheggiatore e p... more »

I was on the beach of Rena di Ponente ... very beautiful sea and beach! There was hardly any wind and the sea a Board as well as the fabulous colors. There is a valet parking and takes €1.50 per hour. It fills up quickly. And I saw that you park across the street. Always drive I reached Cala spinosa. It is accessed via a steep path, you have to be careful. I liked it though because it is a sunny beach rocks and also in the sea there are, inter alia, covered with algae so impossibly slippery. Also danger jellyfish that day. Scenically, however, is spectacular!

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Eric J

August 18, 2017

Des blocs de granit monstrueux , des chemins de rando à prendre ( en dehors des sentiers balisé ), une belle promenade à faire more »

Granite blocks monstrous, of a nice walk to rando to take (outside), railways

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marc0balla

August 17, 2017

Mare bellissimo, poi dipende dal vento ma di norma se si è informati.... bar comodo e gentili, bagni a pagamento ma pulitissimo. Agosto un po' affollato ma vivibile more »

Beautiful sea, then depends on the wind but normally if you are aware .... bar comfortable and friendly, bathrooms very clean. August gets a bit crowded but workable

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Sebastian Mohr

We were here in December 2016. It is a beautiful area which is very suitable if you like climbing/bouldering

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Zubin Bharucha

What an amazing marvel of nature's power and beauty. A must see on any itinerary.

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Patrick Singer

A magical spot. Climb through the rocks and take in the ever-changing views.

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Mariana Bidel

It's impressive! Those rocks looks like bones, very curious. The path is not so difficult but I recommend to use appropriated shoes.

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Jaan Roose

Beautiful rocky playground for hippy living, slackline waterlines and parkour!

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