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La Galatea beach
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La Galatea beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 317th place out of 374 beaches in the Sassari region 85.7 km away from its center, the city of Sassari. It is one of the beaches of Lu Palau Palau settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
La Galatea beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
29 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia di Cala Martinella, which has a rating of 8.9.
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La Galatea beach is located in Sassari within Lu Palau Palau, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Sardinia island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach has a rocky terrain, but it offers a stunning diving experience. However, it's important to keep in mind that there are fishermen around. Additionally, it's worth noting that the sand on the beach is brown."
Sylvana Camerati
"Stunning seascape with crystal clear waters and picturesque surroundings. Additionally, the beach has unique brown sand, which adds to its natural charm. Overall, it's a perfect spot for a relaxing day by the sea."
Tilde Musberti
User reviews
"The beach has a rocky terrain, but it offers a stunning diving experience. However, it's important to keep in mind that there are fishermen around. Additionally, it's worth noting that the sand on the beach is brown."
Sylvana Camerati
"Stunning seascape with crystal clear waters and picturesque surroundings. Additionally, the beach has unique brown sand, which adds to its natural charm. Overall, it's a perfect spot for a relaxing day by the sea."
Tilde Musberti
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What to do in La Galatea beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in La Galatea beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Ristorante Acapulco• 3 min walk
- Gribils• 5 min walk
- La Gritta• 5 min walk
- Ristorante Faro Pala...• 7 min walk
Attractions
- Acapulco• 3 min walk
- Faro di Punta Palau• 7 min walk
- Trenino Verde Palau• 9 min walk
- Imbarchi Tour Arcipe...• 13 min walk
Transport
- OLB• 34km
- Capannaccia• 4.9km
- Rudalza• 25km
Localities
- Lu Palau Palau• 770m
- Sassari• 85.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the La Galatea beach?
The coastline of La Galatea beach is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at La Galatea beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the La Galatea beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The La Galatea beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the La Galatea beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
La Galatea beach is fully protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the La Galatea beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the La Galatea beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the La Galatea beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of La Galatea beach?
La Galatea beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Galatea beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Galatea beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ristorante Acapulco is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the La Galatea beach?
There are 1169 places to stay in the La Galatea beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of La Galatea beach include:
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How far is the La Galatea beach from parking?
The La Galatea beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby La Galatea beach?
There are 4 attractions near La Galatea beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Acapulco located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit La Galatea beach?
The month with the highest temperature in La Galatea beach is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
La Galatea beach (Sardinia island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.La Galatea beach (Sardinia island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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