Places in Calangianus, Sardinia
Calangianus is a small town located right in the heart of Olbia-Tempio province, surrounded and protected by the wooden highlands of Monte Lu Casteddu, Gaspareddu, Casiddu e Lu Colbu. This area is also known as Gallura and boasts some of the most enchanting beaches.Its landscape is dominated by granite rocks, Mediterranean bush and pristine sea waters. It is also home of Costa Smeralda, a fashionable holiday spot with luxurious accommodations, entertainments and marinas harbouring impressive motor yachts.
Names of some wonderful beaches and spots circulate internationally among jet set and VIPs like Cala di Volpe, Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, Capriccioli and Baia del Principe, gathering there during summer time to enliven their nights with parties.
Although Costa Smeralda is the main location, the whole area strikes you with unrivalled beauty. Rugged-edged sandy coast and crystal clear waters, hidden bays surrounded by steep cliffs and dark green vegetation.
Further north the National Park of La Maddalena with its islands and islets, rare flora and fauna, is accessible only by boat from Palau. Here the famous Capo d'Orso or the Bear's Rock is an imposing 120 metres high granite rock that truly resembles a big bear watching out the sea.
Most exquisite little coves hide equally attractive beaches around the famous rock. Among these are Cala Capra, Cala Casotto and Acapulco beach. Beyond the remains of a military outpost near Porto Rafael, you can reach the Costa Serena and the beautiful Cala Scilla, the latter known as Porto Rafael's swimming pool.
Some kilometres ahead towards Santa Teresa, there's a further detour that takes you to the village of Porto Pollo, internationally acclaimed as a windsurfing spot and located in the Isuledda or Isola dei Gabbiani, an extremely thin isthmus with two beaches on both sides enlisted among the most beautiful of the whole island.
Evidences of prehistoric settlements are scattered all over the area and when tired or simply wishing to cool off a little bit, a short drive to archaeological spots are recommended, if you are not afraid of ancient tombs and necropolis of course.
A number of constructions are found along the Arzachena-Luogosanto road, with the tomb of the giants of Li Lolghi and the necropolis of Li Muri, made up by circles of vertically set stones. Also consider the Nuragic temple of Malchittu or the Nuraghe Albucciu along the Olbia-Arzachena road.
Places near Calangianus
- 2 km Luras 65
- 8 km Tempio Pausania 61
- 11 km Aggius 55
- 11 km Sant'Antonio di Gallura 94
- 13 km Bortigiadas 51
- 14 km Telti 67
- 15 km Luogosanto 53
- 15 km Berchidda 14
- 17 km Monti 27
- 19 km Aglientu 148
Points of interest near Calangianus
Stations
- 0.7 km Calangianus 61
- 1 km Luras 64
- 6 km San Leonardo 44
- 8 km Tempio Pausania 61
- 9 km Riu Piatu 60
- 9 km Aggius 63
Museums and Libraries
- 2 km Museo Etnografico Galluras 64
Nuraghe
- 3 km Nuraghe Agnu 61
- 5 km Nuraghe Naracu Pilea 64
- 8 km Nuraghe Maiori 62
- 8 km Nuraghe Nieddu 62
- 10 km Naracu di Polcu (Nuraghe del Porco) 71
- 12 km Nuraghe Izzana 217
Monuments
- 4 km Punta lu Nuracu 63
- 7 km Fonte Tempio 61
- 15 km Castello di San Leonardo 68
Places in Sardinia
Cagliari
Oristano
Olbia
Sassari
Alghero
Villasimius
Pula
Porto Cervo
Orosei
Arbatax
Chia
Carloforte
Buggerru
Costa Rei
Cala Gonone
Fonni
Orroli
La Caletta
San Teodoro
Castelsardo
Santa Teresa Gallura
Bosa
Berchidda
Aritzo
Lanusei
Bari Sardo
Tertenia
Nuoro
Muravera
Barumini
Badesi
Santu Lussurgiu
Stintino
Porto Torres
Ozieri
Macomer
Senorbì
Villacidro
Porto Pino