Holidays in San Pantaleo

An introduction to San Pantaleo

A snapshot of rural Sardinia is what you get from holidays in San Pantaleo. Set inland from the fine sandy beaches of the north east coast, it's a charming hamlet nestling under a huge overhanging rock. Cobbled streets lined with little stone houses lead to the main square, where you'll find locals sitting in cafes sipping coffee and putting the world to rights. No wonder it attracts so many artists, keen to capture on canvas this authentic slice of Sardinian life.

This is no super resort, so you're unlikely to find many cheap holidays to San Pantaleo or last minute bargains. But you'd probably expect that. And if you choose to stay at the wonderful Rocce Sarde Hotel, the amazing setting and high standards of service will more than make up for the extra cash you shell out. It's perched high above the sea on a granite rock face with spectacular views over the Costa Smeralda. And there's also a regular shuttle bus that takes you down to the beaches, so you can have the best of both worlds.

San Pantaleo is also well placed for other excursions. There are plenty of eye-catching landscapes to explore, with good examples of Sardinia's famous 'nuraghi' – ancient stone burial sites – dotted around the countryside. Alternatively, you can take a boat trip along the coast to see the magical grottoes or hop aboard a ferry to the Maddalena islands, where you'll find several more superb beaches.

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