Our itinerary starts early in the morning with Rena Bianca Beach (1), Blue Flag since 1987. Easily accessible on foot, the beach overlooks the Bocche di Bonifacio. You will be impressed by the subtle mix of colours, crystal clear water and fine white sand. Walk through a small path to the right of the beach to reach Punta Bechi known for the presence of a lithic cross in memory of Lieutenant Colonel Alberto Bechi Luserna. Continuing along the tree-lined avenue you can visit the Longonsardo Tower (2) (costo 2,5 €). The monument was built around the end of the 1500s at the request of King Philip II of Spain. Visit its amazing panoramic terrace, you will admire one of the most evocative panoramas in the whole of Gallura.
Take souvenir photos salute the tower and go to the new Belvedere. Worthy of interest, is the wind rose that you will find in the pavement, which marks the speed and type of wind present through the anemometer.
With a short walk along via XX Settembre, you will reach Piazza Vittorio Emanuele I (3). Position yourself in the centre of the square and on your right you will see the facade of the main town church: San Vittorio (1838). Lose yourself in the streets of the historic centre towards the old fishing village Santa Lucia which opens with the piazza and the church which shares its name with the town, built with a simple cruciform plan dating back to 1890. Throughout the historic centre you can browse among the many craft shops, tastetypical products, stop for lunch or enjoy an authentic ice cream. Did you know that Santa Teresa is also known as “little Turin”? This is becauseKing Vittorio Emanuele designed it to mirror his belovered home city.
Recharge your batteries, take the road to Capo Testa (by car or by public transport) and stop at the Archaeological Site of Lu Brandali (4). This millennial site is dating from the XIVth to the Xth century. b. C. You will emerse yourself into this amazing site thanks to the surrounding natural landscape and virtual reality. Inside the ticket office there is the archaeological exhibition with the original finds, reproductions and the 3D experience. Everything is translated in English, French,Spanish and Braille (for the blind). For further information and costs click HERE
After culture, the sea! Reach the headland of Capo Testa (5) and do not be afraid of the famous winds that you may encounter: if the sea is rough in the west you will be fine in the east and vice versa. Once you have chosen your preferred beach for a relaxing swim, we suggest you move towards the right tovisit the Cave Roman columns and quarris(6). As the privileged place for the extraction of granite in Roman times, it still retains partially worked remains. From the beach continue onto the left bank and walk among the rocks and to the path that will take you to the Quarries.
As the day comes to an end, choose your position to experience the sunset! There is no place more magical to enchant you than Cala Grande (7) or the Capo Testa lighthouse (8).
To reach the cove known as Valle della Luna, you will have to continue on the road until you find a wooden gate on the right and next to, the pedestrian crossing. Take the path for about 800 m. To reach the lighthouse you will have to continue on the main road (s.p. 90) until you reach the military gate. Enter through the pedestrian walkway and choose your ideal position amongst the smoothed and sculpted rocks, shaped by the famous winds to observe the magical colours emerging behind the setting sun.
Time for your final stop for dinner or for a simple walk around the Port of Longonsardo (9) where you can admire the small fisherman boats and luxury yachts.
