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On the wave of the finance investments which rocked the coast in the ‘60s, a half desert leg of territory was turned into one of the most expensive seaside tourist resorts of the Mediterranean. But this is not a good reason to ignore the rest of this beautiful region, a giant granite platform where cork-trees and Mediterranean vegetation grow, and the sea shows so many different nuances which please the visitor’s eye. The low density of the area is a good advantage for those wishing to enjoy with calm and relax the numerous natural granite sculptures and the flavors of the countless species of plants and flowers. The region is crossed west to east by the state road SS 127, connecting Sassari with Olbia. The town of Olbia is not particularly interesting, and represents only a transit point for people arriving and departing by boat. Those who wish to have a taste of a typical village of Gallura should visit Aggius, which houses are built with the same granite used for the numerous eolic sculptures placed all around.
Gallura can be best appreciated following the roads along the shore, the most famous of which is the road running along the Paradise Coast , on the west side of Gallura opposite the Emerald Coast. The Paradise Coast offers the opportunity to make some pleasant walks in the Mediterranean vegetation, or to reach some of its coves, just as beautiful as their “twin beaches” on the Emerald Coast. There is one trail in particular, which starts from the street under Mount Tinnari and leads to the sandy beach of Cala Tinnari , then on to the beach of Li Cossi, a splendid golden cove set in the granite rock.
During the high season you’d better avoid taking the road from Olbia to Santa Teresa di Gallura, unless you want to try the masochistic experience of waiting in line inside your car, until all the drivers preceding you find a parking. A good alternative may be the visit to the nearby area of Arzachena, seat of some important pre- historical sites: the giant’s tombs of Coddu vecchiu and Li Lolghi, and the funeral complex of Li Muri.
Probably the best way to approach Santa Teresa is by the sea, with the sight of the various ferry boats that connect Sardinia to Corsica. A holiday in Santa Teresa may be very pleasant: the proximity to Bonifiacio, in fact, gives you the opportunity to make daily excursions to this part of Corsica, while the numerous coves, beaches, bays and gorges sculpted by the sea always offer quiet corners repaired from the wind.
An important jazz festival takes place in summer, called the “Musica sulle bocche” (www.musicasullebocche.it) which offers an interesting calendar of events and collateral initiatives.
The coasts of Gallura can count on two protected areas, which partly balance the tourist chaos and the wild exploitation of the 50 kilometres coast: the Nationak park of Maddalena and the Sea reserve of Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo.