The small town of Castelsardo is set on a
rock overlooking the sea. It was built in such strategically
high position as a defence from possible attacks from the
sea. Castelsardo is an extraordinary example of Medieval
town, which developed around the castle, with the old town
walls still intact. The historical town centre is no doubt
the most interesting part of the town. In the surrounding
area the Elephant Rock, a prehistoric tomb that was shaped
like an elephant by the atmospheric agents, is worth a visit;
other sites are the old monastery and a few nuraghes.
The town’s position is geographically optimal for
exploring the Northern coastline of Sardinia, with Sassari
only 30 kilometres away and 35 kilometres from Porto Torres,
from where one can go on a boat excursion to the island
of Asinara, an ex prison island where you can see the Sardinian
white donkeys. Stintino and the famous beach of La Pelosa,
one of the most beautiful beaches in the Med, is 60 km away,
while Santa Teresa di Gallura and Alghero are 70 kilometres
away in opposite directions.
In Castelsardo itself you’ll find a good selection
of hotels, bars and restaurants, shops and many forms of
entertainment. Like most holiday towns it is very lively
in Summer and sleepy in winter.
