Castelsardo
Castelsardo is an authentic treasure of northwest Sardinia, a medieval village that stands proudly on a promontory overlooking the sea. With a rich history and breathtaking views, it offers history, culture and nature enthusiasts an unforgettable tourist experience.
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Castelsardo
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Elephant Rock
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Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate
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Castelsardo
Daniel Dorfer
Daniel Dorfer
About the village
History and culture
Founded in the 12th century by the Genoese Doria family, Castelsardo bears witness to a history spanning thousands of years. Its symbol, the Castle of the Dorias, dominates the town and encloses within it the Museum of Mediterranean Interweaving, a living tribute to local craft traditions. Strolling through the village streets, one discovers aristocratic palaces, ancient churches such as the Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate, and panoramic terraces offering spectacular views.
Nature and beaches
Castelsardo's coasts seduce with their variety: from sandy beaches like Lu Bagnu or Marina di Castelsardo to the Roccia dell'Elefante, a natural monument that enchants young and old alike. For lovers of relaxation, the crystal-clear waters and hidden coves are a true paradise; sportsmen, on the other hand, can ride the winds by windsurfing or sailing at locations such as Punta La Capra.
On the table in Castelsardo
Castelsardo cuisine is a journey of the senses, ranging from the freshest seafood - lobsters, lobsters, urchins - to traditional recipes based on lamb and pecorino cheese, not to mention typical desserts such as pardulas and sebadas. Castelsardo, besides having maintained and preserved its historical riches and its centuries-long history linked to its position on the gulf, owes very tasty traditions to the sea. In fact, typical of the village are all fish dishes, especially lobsters alla castellanese (with a sauce made from the lobsters' eggs), lobsters, spider crabs, mullet, zerri, san pietro fish, urchins and seafood.
Why visit Castelsardo
With a mix of scenery, history and cuisine, Castelsardo is not just a vacation destination but a journey through time that fascinates and leaves an indelible mark. A pearl of the Mediterranean where the beauty of nature blends with human genius, it is ideal for a romantic getaway, a family vacation or a sustainable tourism experience. In addition, the village of Castelsardo is a stage for cultural and religious events worth experiencing, such as the evocative rites of Holy Week. Each festival is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the folklore and traditions of this unspoiled corner of Sardinia.
The cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate
The Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate in the village of Castelsardo melts elements of Catalan Gothi...
Via Manganella, 54, Castelsardo
Church of Santa Vittoria
The church of Santa Vittoria is located in the historic center of the village of Aggius, in Gallura.
Via Vecchia,10, Aggius (Sassari)
30.62 Kilometers from Castelsardo
30.62 Kilometers from Castelsardo
Biddas - Sardinia's Abandoned Villages Museum
The Biddas Museum of Sorso, in Sardinia, is the first italian museum dedicated to the abandoned ...
via Convento, 10, Sorso (Sassari)
16.40 Kilometers from Castelsardo
16.40 Kilometers from Castelsardo
Sulis tower
Also known as Torre dello Sperone, Torre Sulis was built in the first half of the 16th century an...
Piazza Sulis - 07041, Alghero (Sassari)
51.24 Kilometers from Castelsardo
51.24 Kilometers from Castelsardo
Church of Santa Maria Maddalena
The Church of Santa Maria Maddalena is the main church of La Maddalena.
Via Ilva, 1 - 07024, La Maddalena (Sassari)
67.87 Kilometers from Castelsardo
67.87 Kilometers from Castelsardo
The Church of San Michele
the church of San Michele is one of the most significant examples in Sardinia of the baroque style.
Largo San Francesco, 14, Alghero (Sassari)
51.19 Kilometers from Castelsardo
51.19 Kilometers from Castelsardo
Pelosa Tower
The Pelosa Tower is situated between Piana Island and Capo Falcone at the entrance of the Asinara...
Via Capo Falcone, 10, Stintino (Sassari)
42.05 Kilometers from Castelsardo
42.05 Kilometers from Castelsardo
= distances as the crow flies
BY CAR
- From Sassari take the SS 200, from the hinterland of the Anglona with the SS 134 and from Santa Teresa di Gallura with a beautiful coastal panoramic road.
BY PLANE
- Alghero-Fertilia airport
- Olbia airport
BY SEA
- Port of Porto Torres
Sleep, eat, buy...
Castelsardo Domus Beach
It is the ideal place to relax alone, as a couple or with the whole family.
Corso Italia, 38 - Lu Bagnu, Castelsardo
Bajaloglia Resort
An oasis of wellbeing and relaxation, where the scent of the Mediterranean vegetation will inebri...
Località Bajaloglia - 07031 , Castelsardo
Grand Hotel Resort Ma&Ma
Grand Hotel Resort Ma&Ma, 150 meters from the sea south-west of the island of La Maddalena, is an...
Loc. Nido D’Aquila snc - 07024, La Maddalena (Sassari)
68.12 Kilometers from Castelsardo
68.12 Kilometers from Castelsardo
Farmhouse La Genziana
La Genziana is a beautiful farmhouse located a stone's throw from Alghero airport. An oasis of pe...
Str. Vicinale Paris Giega, Alghero (Sassari)
46.20 Kilometers from Castelsardo
46.20 Kilometers from Castelsardo
Hotel Oasis
A beautiful residence located along the Alghero-Fertilia coastline, a few kilometers from the air...
Viale I Maggio, Alghero (Sassari)
49.05 Kilometers from Castelsardo
49.05 Kilometers from Castelsardo
Agriturismo Il Muto Di Gallura
Agriturismo Il Muto Di Gallura in Aggius is open all year round, with rooms heated in the winter ...
Loc. Fraiga, Aggius (Sassari)
30.86 Kilometers from Castelsardo
30.86 Kilometers from Castelsardo
Restaurant 'La Scogliera'
Luxury seaside restaurant in La Maddalena with a high level fresh fish cuisine
Loc. Porto Massimo - 07024, La Maddalena (Sassari)
67.92 Kilometers from Castelsardo
67.92 Kilometers from Castelsardo
La Grotta Restaurant
Born in 1958, La Grotta restaurant is an authentic pearl of La Maddalena.
Via Principe di Napoli, 3, La Maddalena (Sassari)
67.79 Kilometers from Castelsardo
67.79 Kilometers from Castelsardo
Events
Our news about Castelsardo
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Visiting 105 towers scattered across 88 Sardinian municipalities: this is the aim of the 'Cammino delle 100 Torri, in Sardegna', a slow route that takes visitors to some of the most beautiful places on the big blue island in about 60 days. The itinerary crosses 450 kilometres of beaches and endless expanses of sea that are lost in the horizon of spectacular panoramas, sunsets with spectacular colours and pieces of Italian history that show the...
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Ferry from the port island of La Maddalena - Ph. eli77/iStock
Sardinia is one of the most fascinating lands in Italy and beyond; it is a mix of tradition and innovation, as if the island had been divided in two: one side full of unbridled luxury and entertainment belonging to the Costa Smeralda, and on the other a strong attachment to the past and tradition now largely rooted in the Sardinian people and their land. It is the second-largest is...
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Italy has always given us exceptional traditional dishes from North to South and the variety of typical dishes extends not only geographically but also throughout all seasons of the year. In fact, there are dishes that were and still are enjoyed during a certain period of the year. These include autumn dishes. Let's see which to taste and where.
Tagliolini with black truffle from NorciaThis dish has its origins in Umbria and precisely in the ...
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Our journey begins after a ferry crossing to Olbia where, after visiting the historic center and its wonders, we will be able to leave by car following the SS125 northwards, to Palau, to board a boat bound for our first destination , the island of La Maddalena and its village. The journey, starting mid-morning from the port city, should last about an hour and a half, therefore, upon arrival we can enjoy an excellent fish-based lunch in one of ...
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Not just Halloween, trick or treat. Our Peninsula is dotted with romantic hamlets in which drunkenness rhymes with tenderness: to spend a day, a weekend or a long bridge in evocative atmospheres.
1. Monte Isola (Lombardy)
Lake Iseo: refined, intimate and "vintage", with its pastel colored villas overlooking the water and, around, a crown of parish churches and monasteries. With a primadonna, Monte Isola, which stands out in the m...
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It is from the city of the fountain of the Rosello, an architectural jewel of Sassari, which begins this weekend in the far north of Sardinia. And 'the state road dell'Anglona that takes us from the capital to the first leg of the weekend, Castelsardo.
Suggestive center of the coast, on the Gulf of Asinara, preserves, in its most ancient part, the typical medieval structure.
The fortress of the Castello dei Doria dominates the inhabited ar...
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Summer is almost upon us and the desire for holidays is increasingly felt. Among the most popular destinations in Italy, Sardinia offers innumerable tourist solutions, among which, of course, the Sardinian villages, which with their traditions, cultures and typicality, are the spearhead of a slow tourism, sought and absolutely surprising.
Reaching these little jewels furrowing the seas of the Tyrrhenian coast of our boot represents an experie...
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"One enjoys one drinks as much as one's thirst". Thus wrote the great Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) in the 20th canto of Purgatory of his universally known Divine Comedy. In the same period, "spirit" drinks began their unstoppable journey towards popularity. The elixir of Sardinia is the Mirto (myrtle), a liqueur with an alcohol content of 30-35 degrees obtained by cold hydroalcoholic infusion or dark purple berries or leaves: with the first one obtains the red myrtle, with the second the white myrtle is there. Both delicious w...
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"Who from Castelsardo runs through the National Way to Sedini, suddenly faces a strange spectacle. A giant elephant, three times as high as the huge prehistoric mammoths, coming out of the jungle and roaming toward the mountain. "
(Edoardo Benetti)
In Castelsardo, the village in the province of Sassari, from which it is possible to embrace all the shores of the Gulf of Asinara, there is a rock eroded by time and wind, which dominates th...
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Easter is approaching and Castelsardo, one of the most characteristic villages of Sardinia, is preparing for liturgical celebrations that go beyond the purely religious aspect. The events held in the streets of the town, in fact, are real gathering events, among the oldest and most picturesque of the island.
The program of Holy Week has been made known these day...
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The Sardinian tradition of craftsmanship has an extremely rich and varied history with regard to the art of weaving and production of baskets: this is due to the vast amount of raw materials that can be used successfully in this practice, such as the asphodel , rush, straw and dwarf palm.
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