The deep gulf of Teulada faces a large mirror
of wonderful sea, which in ancient times flooded the coast
and originated the many little bays and coves that characterise
this stretch of coastline. Set between Capo Malfatano and
Capo Teulada, the most southern point of Sardinia, this
coast faces and competes with the African coast for climate,
types of fish and the white sandy beaches one after the
other broken only by the most beautiful rocky bays. The
Mediterranean vegetation in this corner of the island is
particularly rich in a variety of plants letting out the
most wonderful scents such as junipers and lentisks, pines
and myrtles. The presence of Nato through the years has
contributed to maintain the wild beauty of certain parts
that cannot be accessed via land because of the military
restrictions, in particular Porto Zafferano, that can only
be accessed by boat and has some of the tallest white sand
dunes in Sardinia. The open beaches are also beautiful like
Su potu e s'arena, Portu Tramatzu, Malfatano e Piscinnì.
For the lovers of the rocky coastline, there are many coves
to be discovered, ideal for fishing and relaxing in complete
privacy. Amongst the most famous Punta Niedda (black point),
characterised by sharp edged black rocks, and Campionna,
a smooth pebbled beach with transparent water and a little
islet that can be reached on foot by following the trail
of rocks linking it to the coast, ideal for those who love
looking for sea urchins.
The coast is surrounded by prosperous mountains, the forest
of Gutturu Mannu with many species of mammals, amongst which
the Sardinian deer, and a rich vegetation of centenary trees
primarily holm-oaks, pines, olive trees, junipers and myrtles,
is the ideal place for long walks during the hot summer
days. Just a few km inland there is the village of Teulada,
a small centre with the economy centred around tourism with
rich culinary traditions based on roast meats, suckling
pig and suckling goat spit roasted on the fire seasoned
with the many herbs typical of the territory, but also fish
and seafood. Not to be missed the tomato focaccia, baked
daily and available in all the local bakeries, a folded
over focaccia filled with roasted cherry tomatoes baked
together is one of those flavours that you won’t forget.
The traditional folkloristic costume of the village is rather
interesting characterised by a wide brim felt hat of clear
Spanish influence. Outstanding the hand made jewels that
ornate the traditional women wear, available for sale in
the local jewellery shops.
