From West to East

Today’s day can only begin by crossing the Costa Smeralda, a hotspot for the international jet set, where a panoramic road overlooking the crystal-clear sea, yachts, and dream villas nestled in nature will make you daydream. You will pass through the tourist towns of Palau and Santa Teresa, where at the foot of the Capo Testa lighthouse you can refresh your spirit with a good coffee while admiring the Bocche di Bonifacio and the white cliffs of Corsica. Then continue towards Castelsardo, keeping the sea on your right along the coastal road that runs through the entire northern part of Sardinia: the Mediterranean scrub and the scent of myrtle berries will be your travel companions. Once you arrive in Castelsardo, an ancient village perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, we recommend visiting the castle and enjoying lunch at the restaurant “L’incantu,” accompanied by the splendid view that characterizes it. After a delicious seafood lunch, head toward Alghero, crossing the entire province of Sassari. Once there, treat yourself to some well-deserved relaxation with a breathtaking aperitif at the Riservato Beach Bar. Only after watching the sun set over the sea, lose yourself in the narrow streets of the historic center, where you will find a wide selection of traditional restaurants. Among them, we recommend “La Bifora,” located on the bastions overlooking the tourist port.

This morning, head south towards Bosa along the Alghero-Bosa coastal road, a renowned fishing village famous for its canal harbor and medieval castle. To get there, you will travel along a coastal road nominated to become a UNESCO World Heritage site for its cliff-hugging curves and breathtaking views. You’ll face 53 kilometers of curves running alongside the sea on the coast connecting Nurra to Logudoro, which will impress you not only for the quality of the riding but also for its scents and colors. You’ll see firsthand how, on this island, just a few kilometers are enough to find yourself in a completely different place, from the color of the land to that of the sea. From Bosa, begin your journey towards the center of Sardinia, heading to Aritzo, a small town built atop the mountains in central Sardinia and surrounded by ancient forests that will make you forget you’re on an island in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. For lunch, we recommend the restaurant "Aritzo." In the afternoon, head back north towards Gavoi, where the Supramonte mountains with their hundreds of high-altitude curves will offer you an unforgettable experience. Once you arrive at your destination, treat yourself to a well-deserved rest by staying at Hotel Taloro, where we recommend enjoying a traditional Sardinian dinner.

It will be a route marked by breathtaking roads and landscapes in the highest areas of the island. You will pass through Fonni, the only ski resort on the island, Gadoni, Seulo, and Seui. You will also cross Gairo Vecchia, a charming abandoned village at the foot of a landslide-prone mountain, where time seems to have stood still. The guided part of the journey will be shorter than usual to allow you to reach Arbatax, where you can experience something unique at the restaurant Sant’Efisio — a seemingly modest place that will surprise you with its typical flavors and its culurgiones, a traditional homemade pasta. Then, enjoy some relaxation at the Saraceno Resort, where a private beach and a seaside pool will leave you enchanted.

Head north towards Dorgali along the most beautiful stretch of the SS 125 Orientale Sarda, the section that connects Dorgali to Tortolì: the mountains, the Su Gorroppu gorge, and the landscapes of this pristine corner of Sardinia will give you powerful emotions. Pass through the tourist towns of San Teodoro, Siniscola, and Budoni until you reach Porto Taverna, where you can have lunch with your feet in the sand at the beautiful restaurant "12.1," admiring the island of Tavolara. In the afternoon, head to the Costa Smeralda, a destination favored by the international jet set, where the panoramic road perched above the crystal-clear sea, yachts, and dream villas nestled in nature will make you daydream.