We are a Family of 4 from Berlin and travelled with our grandma June-July 18'. All of us enjoyed a wonderful vacation in Robertos home in Palau, and fell in love with its particular quiet location, the beautiful view and the charming town of Palau, which is close by. A big thank you to Roberto and his Family for the most friendly correspondence and help - wonderful traveling tips and your fullhearted welcoming!
We felt right at home in their condo, which is excactly a described. Charming, with a beautiful garden in the back and a stunning terasse overlooking the georgeous bay of Palau. From beakfast to dinner - for these meals there is always one shady spot in eighter corner, since the terrace has the most perfect position to the sun, its rays lingering very long until sundown behind Porto Rafael! On clear days you can even see Corisca from this spot.
The condo is perfect size for vacation, with a clever use of room, where even 3 adults and 2 kids have quite some space for quiet retreat. We cooked almost everyday and the kitchen offers everything you need. Shopping nearby, five minutes drive with rental car.
Out of the gate in the back it is a cats jump to the beach right infront of the terasse. For the most part it was pretty quiet and some days we even had it all to ourselfs - in June! Since Palau offers plenty of ways into the water, non of the local beaches - not even the larger ones ever felt crowded, might be different in August, though. We enjoyed this easing calm very much but also went on great trips to many cool places in the northern part of Sardinia, which is just absolutely stunning with its rock formations and the blooming Oleander.
The way into Palau is just as described in prior posts. It is a town which seemed to us quite bubbly near the harbor, but also not overy touristy - providing an overall feel of honest Sardinian town. We really enjoyed bar life amongst locals - the daily night -market and plenty of live Music in the town square - which was awesome, also for kids.
Overall, we are very much in love with Il Faraglione 2c, the area, the sardinian neighbors and Palau! And can't wait to visit again!