Santa Teresa Di GalluraThings to do

Things to do in Santa Teresa Di Gallura

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    Consorzio delle Bocche

    At the bottom of Via del Porto you'll find operators running excursions to the Maddalena archipelago. The biggest outfit is the Consorzio delle Bocche, which also has an office in town. It runs two excursions, one to the Maddalena islands and the other down the Costa Smeralda (summer only). Trips include lunch (served on board).

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    Ristorante Canne al Vento

    A classic restaurant with a bamboo-covered terrace, the Canne al Vento has been serving Gallurese food here since 1957. It's still the best restaurant in town. Try the unusual local specialities, such as suppa cuata (cheese and bread broth) or pasta with bottarga (mullet roe). The management also has 22 rooms.

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  3. Estasi's

    Three kilometres south of town towards Palau you soon meet a turn-off to the right for Buoncammino. A quick jaunt down this road brings you to Santa Teresa's late-nightlife hub. The area's only club, the noisy, outdoor Estasi's, opens on Friday and Saturday night in the summer season.

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    Nightly Market

    Coral, some of it found locally, is the big item in Santa Teresa, and you'll find no shortage of boutiques and jewellery shops. The pedestrianised Via Umberto and Via Carlo Alberto, leading south from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, also host a nightly market from June to September.

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  5. Ristorante Pizzeria La Lampara

    Down in a residential neighbourhood, this informal spot is popular with locals and visitors alike. Sit down on the roadside terrace and tuck into local speciality ravioli Gallurese dolci (sweet ravioli) or a crunchy fritto misto (mixed fish fry).

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  6. Free Jazz Café

    Three kilometres south of town towards Palau you soon meet a turn-off to the right for Buoncammino. A quick jaunt down this road brings you to Santa Teresa's late-nightlife hub. Free Jazz Café is a late-night bar that happens to serve pizza.

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    Ristorante Papè Satan

    With its wood-fired oven, this is one of the best pizza options in town and has earned the Vera Pizza recognition to prove it. The internal courtyard is a pleasant place to linger, and the service is smiley and quick.

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    Torre di Longonsardo

    The 16th-century Torre di Longonsardo is in a magnificent position, overlooking the natural deep port on one side and the entrance to the town's idyllic (but crowded) Spiaggia Rena Bianca on the other.

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    Centro Benessere di Terme del Porto

    In the tourist port, you'll find the Centro Benessere di Terme del Porto, a wellbeing centre where you can check in for an evening of pampering in the spa or indulge in a Turkish hammam massage.

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    Riva

    An elegant, modern restaurant with big glass windows and chi-chi décor. The food is strictly fresh fish and includes fancy combinations such as mussels in saffron and rock lobster.

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    Ristorante La Torre

    This place has seagull views from a vast picture window, and an outside terrace. Go for the robust portions of risotto or seafood dishes. Locals rate this place - always a good sign.

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    Il Grottino

    Il Grottino sets a rustic picture with bare grey stone walls and warm, low lighting. The food is similarly wholesome with hearty, no-nonsense pastas, fresh seafood and juicy steaks.

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    Centro Sun Marina di Longone

    The diving around Santa Teresa and the islands in the Bocche di Bonifacio is very good. Centro Sun Marina di Longone can help you organise dive trips and PADI courses.

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  15. Bluefin Team

    If you tire of navel gazing on the beach then head down to the tourist port, where you'll find the deep-sea fishing outlet Bluefin Team.

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    Caffè Mediterraneo

    With its arched windows and polished-wood bar, this stylish cafe attracts a young, good-looking crowd.

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    Global

    To stretch your legs you can rent bikes from Global near the central piazza.

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    La Bottega

    Before jetting off you can stock up on delicious gourmet foodstuffs at La Bottega.

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    Libreria Roggero

    A handy place with all sorts of guides and maps on Sardinia (mostly in Italian).

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    Parrot's

    Before jetting off you can buy some attractive ceramic souvenirs from Parrot's.

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  21. Idra Diving

    Go diving with Idra Diving, whose prices start at about €40.

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    Bar Central 80

    At Bar Central 80 there are often musicians playing outside on the square.

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