Palau Travel Guide

  View from under the bear's neck
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  • View from under the bear's neck
      View from under the bear's neck
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  • Me standing under the bear's belly
      Me standing under the bear's belly
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  • A bear's eye view
      A bear's eye view
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  • Unique rock formations
      Unique rock formations
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  • Entrance to Capo D' Orso
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See the view from Bear Rock

See the view from Bear Rock, Palau

 melanief Says:  There is a trail to hike to encounter a huge mass of rock which has been shaped by years of wind and rain to resemble a bear. 

Take the boat across the bay

Take the boat across the bay, Palau

 pigletsmom Says:  Visit the island of La Maddalena, the more engaging town just 15 minutes by boat from Palau. This port town has much more charm and better shops. The buildings have some character and the cafes and atmosphere let you you know you're in Europe. From the port you can catch a... 

Rock Formations that resemble a Bear

Rock Formations that resemble a Bear, Palau

 pigletsmom Says:  Called Bear Rock, this is a natural geological creation that resembles a bear. You can drive and park and then easily walk up, or you can hike along the high road all the way up to the bear. It is quite impressive at the top, with unique rock formations and great views of... 

Take a hike around the city

Take a hike around the city, Palau

 pigletsmom Says:  There are two roads that lead into Palau, the low road and the high road. Take the high road, literally, and treat yourself to spectacular scenery of the bay of Palau. If you follow the high road around, it will take you to Bear Rock at the top of the hill.This walk is best... 

Hotels  

Hotel Capo d'Orso

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La Vecchia Fonte

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Hotels  

HOTEL CLUB "POSADA": Very nice place

HOTEL CLUB "POSADA": Very nice place, Palau

 Cidricu Says:  The 4 Star Hotel Club Posada is quite big (120 rooms about) but it's built in a way that you don't realy see it. The white sand beach is far only 300 meters but you can also use the hotel swimming pool. The restaurant offers you very tastefull Sardinian specialities. There's... 

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Restaurants  

HOTEL CLUB POSADA: Delicious Sardinian food

HOTEL CLUB POSADA: Delicious Sardinian food, Palau

 Cidricu Says:  At the restaurant of the 4 Star Hotel Club Posada you can realy eat very good. They suggest you all kind of Sardinain specialities and in Summer you can also ask to eat outside, in the inside terrasse.***Last time I ate there: 06/2006******Number of times I ate there:... 

Great Mexican food (in Sardinia!!)

Great Mexican food (in Sardinia!!), Palau

 richelmore Says:  This is mexican food in Sardinian (I know, I know). I expected some really horrible food but it was delicious! Even my hispanic friends can't make as delicious food! The nachos were delicious as well as everything else. We loved it. The waitstaff also speaks English! Some... 

Local Customs  

Friday Market

Friday Market, Palau

 pigletsmom Says:  Every Friday morning the port of Palau holds an open air market. The market is fun and festive and you can get some wonderful Sardinia specialities, like cheese, anchovies, and wine. 

Tourist Traps  

Expensive or poor quality food

Expensive or poor quality food, Palau

 richelmore Says:  Beware of the restaurants you frequent. There are some great little pizzerias that can give you better food than some of the more expensive places. The restaurant behind the town hall was ok food for a decent price but I'd have rather had some pizza from the little shop near... 

Tourist Cruises to the islands

Tourist Cruises to the islands, Palau

 pigletsmom Says:  The all day cruises that take you to several different islands around Palau. These cruises do take you to some lovely beaches, but what they don't tell you is that you will be there with several hundred Italians. It is so crowded that it is uncofortable, not just on the boat... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Drive to the lovely bay of Santa Theresa

Drive to the lovely bay of Santa Theresa, Palau

 pigletsmom Says:  Santa Theresa is a nice town with some good restaurants, but what you come here for is the water. Breathtaking scenery.Bring your bathing suit, once you see the beach you'll want to go in. It's really some of the prettiest water I've ever seen.Really lovely. 

The French Island of Corsica

The French Island of Corsica, Palau

 pigletsmom Says:  Take a day trip to Corsica. The boat leaves from the port of St. Theresa. It's about a 45 minute boat ride for about 35 euros RT. The boat ride is very calm and nice, no wind and calm seas. It lands you into the lovely and interesting port town of Bonafacio. You can bring a... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Bring your own snorkel and mask

Bring your own snorkel and mask, Palau

 pigletsmom Says:  Snorkeling If you want to snorkel you have to buy the equipment in Palau or bring it from home. I could not find one cruise company or dive shop that rented equipment. It will run you about 20 euros for a mask and snorkel. No fins are really needed because the water is so... 

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 Every Friday morning the port of Palau holds an open air market. The market is fun and festive and you can get some wonderful Sardinia specialities, like... 

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Q:  what's the best means of transport? which is the cheapest? and how much it would cost? and lastly, how long it would... 

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A: The following ferry companies were running out of Palau: Enermar (www.enermar.it) Saremar (www.saremar.it) Perhaps you can check the web for details - I don't know... 

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