national park
La Maddalena Archipelago
A national park of seven main islands off northeastern Sardinia with pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Sardinia, Italy · Europe
Palau works well as a base: 10 minutes from La Maddalena, 6km from La Maddalena Archipelago.
Palau is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 2,885, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Palau sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Palau to your route.
Punta Palau Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Punta Palau) is an active lighthouse located on the northern extremity of a granite promontory where, shaped by time, appears a natural sculpture that looks like a bear, symbol of Palau in front of the Maddalena archipelago on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Palau is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1794 latitude, 9.3819 longitude.
Palau has a population of approximately 2,885 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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national park
A national park of seven main islands off northeastern Sardinia with pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.
6 km · about 10 min drive
beach
A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.
16 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A surreal headland of wind-sculpted granite boulders near Santa Teresa Gallura at Sardinia's northern tip.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
30 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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