# Palau: where to stay for La Maddalena and beaches

> Choose Palau if La Maddalena and trips through the archipelago are travel priorities. Staying near the harbour simplifies departures and evenings on foot; for Capo d’Orso, beaches and nearby resorts, compare a car, transfer or seasonal services.

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A Gallura harbour facing the archipelago, useful for ferries, boat trips, beaches and north-eastern coastal itineraries.

## Who it suits
Couples, active families, sea and sailing enthusiasts, and itineraries between Gallura and La Maddalena.

## Best period
May to October suits the sea and excursions. Always check wind, ferry timetables and boat-trip conditions for your actual dates.

## Traceable facts

- Geographic context: Palau belongs to the municipal area of Palau, in the province of Sassari.

- Official profile: A Gallura harbour facing the archipelago, useful for ferries, boat trips, beaches and north-eastern coastal itineraries.

## Sources

- [SardegnaTurismo — Regione Sardegna](<https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/it/luoghi/nord-est/palau>) — accessed 2026-08-22T00:00:00.000Z

- [Delcomar](<https://delcomar.it/la-maddalena-palau/>) — accessed 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z