Charming Sardinia hideaway near the Costa Smeralda

• Pretty in Palau: Perched on the side of a hill above the town of Palau, peering out across islands and the Emerald Coast, Hotel Palau enjoys a stellar location with splendid panoramic views of La Maddalena archipelago. It’s a 15-minute walk into the town with its attractive marina, or you can use the hotel’s shuttle service.

• Italian classics, timeless setting: The food is delicious, but the setting elevates the experience to even loftier heights. Served outside on the sea view terrace or inside in the elegant restaurant, you can enjoy delectable Sardinian or traditional Italian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seafood is a speciality: try the swordfish carpaccio or local tuna.

• Unwind how you like: The hotel’s Coral Spa is the place to go when you want to relax: book a massage with essential oils, beauty treatments, facials or hydromassage, or sweat out toxins in the sauna. If you prefer your relaxation with a dose of fresh air, then head to the hotel’s Garden Beach, a green oasis surrounded by oaks and lush vegetation that gives you access to the sea.

How to get there

Hotel Palau is set on the upper reaches of Palau town, with far-reaching views across to Maddalena, Caprera and the other islands in the Maddalena Archipelago. The hotel is approximately 40 kilometres from the port of Olbia, as well as Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport; hiring a car to reach the hotel would be your best option, and this can be arranged with the hotel directly.

Good to know

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.