Palau, Coastal municipality in northern Sardinia, Italy
The town stretches along the northeastern coast of Sardinia, featuring alternating sandy beaches, rocky stretches, and granite formations near the Mediterranean Sea.
Founded in 1875 by shepherds from Tempio Pausania, Palau gained its independence as a separate municipality from Tempio Pausania in 1959.
The residents of Palau maintain the Gallurese dialect, celebrating Santa Maria delle Grazie festival each September with traditional music and local customs.
The municipal territory includes numerous beaches such as Sciumara, Porto Faro, and Isolotto, connected by regular transport services to other Sardinian destinations.
Monte Altura Fortress, constructed between 1887 and 1889, stands outside the village offering views across the marine area toward La Maddalena archipelago.
Location: province of Gallura North-East Sardinia
Inception: 1959
Capital city: Palau
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Shares border with: Santa Teresa Gallura, Tempio Pausania, Arzachena
Website: https://palau.it
GPS coordinates: 41.18333,9.38333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09
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