Small enough to be classified as an island but
big enough to be a universe unto itself!
Come with us on a journey along its coast, sail and swim in its emerald green sea. Learn about its 4000 year history, its customs, traditions, costumes and festivals. Visit its archeological and architectural treasures. Taste its mouth watering foods and excellent wines. Discover the beautiful island of Sardinia, with its Mediterranean climate and unspoilt beaches, where the sun shines bright and hot for more than eight months a year.
DON'T MISS
Within the immediate surroundings of Palau, you can visit the tomb of the giants, "Li Mizzani", which is considered to be a witness of the neuralgic era. A must for lunch is the famous "Spiaggia Rosa" a pink-coloured beach formed by tiny pieces of coral. Perched high on a limestone peninsular, the ancient town of Bonifacio looks out across a narrow straits of water to the Italian island of Sardinia.
Wind and Weather
As far as the climate both bases enjoy the typical Mediterranean weather, uncommon to middle latitudes with an average temperature without remarkable variations during the year, which makes the conditions for sailing ideal for a 9 month period (March to November). Regarding the winds, you will find a sea breeze from NW in the western coast (force 4), while on the southern coast the breeze comes from SE (force 3). The strongest winds in the northern and western coasts come from N-NW. |
