Discover authentic Sardinia amid crystal-clear seas, history and timeless landscapes
Tenute Costadoria is the ideal starting point for exploring a different side of Sardinia, with its enchanting beaches, ancient villages, paths through the scrubland and archaeological remains that bear witness to millennia of civilisation. In just a few minutes, you can reach some of the most fascinating places in the north of the island, where nature and culture come together in perfect harmony.
Discover the places that are worth visiting during your stay: dreamy coves, wild landscapes, stone villages and museums full of history. Each excursion will be a way to get to know the true soul of Sardinia, far from clichés and close to authentic beauty.
The most beautiful beaches in northern Sardinia near Costadoria
Crystal clear sea, white sand and unspoilt nature just a few minutes from the resort
The stretch of coastline surrounding Tenute Costadoria is one of the most stunning and still relatively uncrowded in Sardinia. In just a few minutes, you can reach white beaches, rocky coves and long stretches of golden sand, all lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters. Don’t miss La Ciaccia, a long, wild beach that is ideal for walks at sunset.
A little further on, the beach of San Pietro a Mare, with its strip of sand between the river and the sea, offers changing scenery and opportunities for water sports. For those who love a more intimate atmosphere, Baia delle Mimose offers silence, dunes and the scent of Mediterranean scrub. Here, the sea is not just a backdrop: it is an experience to be enjoyed with all the senses.
Elephant's Rock: a natural monument sculpted by the wind
Between nature and archaeology, a symbolic stop in north-western Sardinia
A few kilometres from Tenute Costadoria, along the road to Castelsardo, stands the Roccia dell’Elefante (Elephant’s Rock), a natural sculpture that seems to watch over the surrounding landscape. Shaped by wind and time, this mass of reddish trachyte takes on the striking shape of a seated elephant.
But it is not just a natural phenomenon: inside are domus de janas, prehistoric tombs carved into the rock, evidence of human presence since pre-Nuragic times. It is an unmissable stop for those seeking an archaic, evocative Sardinia deeply connected to the land.
The most beautiful historic villages in northern Sardinia
Castelsardo, Aggius, Santa Teresa di Gallura and Tempio: authentic charm amid stone and landscape
Within an hour’s drive of Tenute Costadoria are some of the most charming villages in northern Sardinia, true stone gems nestled in landscapes that shift between sea and highlands. Castelsardo, overlooking the Gulf of Asinara, enchants with its medieval castle and narrow uphill streets, while Aggius, in the heart of Gallura, preserves silence, traditions and granite beauty.
Santa Teresa di Gallura, with its Mediterranean light and dream beaches, is perfect for a stroll through history and the sea. Finally, Tempio Pausania, elegant and discreet, offers granite architecture, quiet alleys and woods on the outskirts of the town. These villages tell the story of an authentic Sardinia, made up of culture, slow pace and surprising landscapes.
What to see in Sassari: art, archaeology and spirituality
A cultural itinerary through museums, monuments and ancient mysteries
Sassari is a city that surprises visitors with its cultural richness and historical depth, offering authentic experiences to those who explore it with curious eyes. The Cathedral of St. Nicholas, with its imposing façade and solemn interior, is the spiritual symbol of the city.
The G.A. Sanna National Museum recounts prehistoric and Roman Sardinia with extraordinary finds, while the National Art Gallery houses works of art ranging from the sacred to the modern, with a strong Sardinian identity. A few minutes from the centre, Monte d’Accoddi stands like an enigma between heaven and earth: a Nuragic ziggurat unique in Europe, making Sassari an unmissable stop for those who love timeless beauty.