Beach Base Sardinia Guidebook - Our Favourite Spots

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Beach Base Sardinia Guidebook - Our Favourite Spots

Food scene

If you enjoy great fish and seafood fine-dining, then Mesadoria Restaurant in Valedoria is a must-visit for you. Truly fantastic dining experience!
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Mesadoria Restaurant da Roberto
71 Corso Europa
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If you enjoy great fish and seafood fine-dining, then Mesadoria Restaurant in Valedoria is a must-visit for you. Truly fantastic dining experience!
Gallura Lounge & Bar is one of the top Sardinian destinations for all meat lovers and it's a 5-minutes walking distance from Beach Base apartments! They serve various types and cuts of beef, freshly grilled on a large BBQ. For those who don’t eat meat, there is a range of grilled vegetables and perfect potatoes and salads. There is a big terrace for dining al-fresco. This is our personal favourite, due to proximity and superb food quality.
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Galluralounge&bar
Via Veneto
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Gallura Lounge & Bar is one of the top Sardinian destinations for all meat lovers and it's a 5-minutes walking distance from Beach Base apartments! They serve various types and cuts of beef, freshly grilled on a large BBQ. For those who don’t eat meat, there is a range of grilled vegetables and perfect potatoes and salads. There is a big terrace for dining al-fresco. This is our personal favourite, due to proximity and superb food quality.
This is our number #1 choice when it comes to quick pizza and pasta. During lunchtime, we usually make an order on the way back from the beach to the apartments and after 5 - 10 minutes, freshly made pizzas are ready for pick-up. It's also a pleasant place to sit down on the terrace and watch Badesi life. Make sure to try Muntiggioni pizza with... french fries! Our true favourites are: Pizza Sarda (with Sardinian sausage) and Pizza Marinara with extra Peperoncino oil (no cheese, just tomato sauce and spicy!).
Ristorante Pizzeria Da Giada
31 Via Nazionale
This is our number #1 choice when it comes to quick pizza and pasta. During lunchtime, we usually make an order on the way back from the beach to the apartments and after 5 - 10 minutes, freshly made pizzas are ready for pick-up. It's also a pleasant place to sit down on the terrace and watch Badesi life. Make sure to try Muntiggioni pizza with... french fries! Our true favourites are: Pizza Sarda (with Sardinian sausage) and Pizza Marinara with extra Peperoncino oil (no cheese, just tomato sauce and spicy!).
Super-tasty ice cream, desserts and coffee in Badesi. We could start every day in this place :-)
Gelatomania
17 Via Nazionale
Super-tasty ice cream, desserts and coffee in Badesi. We could start every day in this place :-)
Truly authentic, family-run ristorante pizzeria in Valedoria (10 minutes drive). Make sure to try their Calamari Fritti - fried calamari with french fries, as well as their wide range of pizzas and pasta. It's a local's favourite so dine-in during the evenings to experience a truly Sardinian atmosphere.
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Ristorante Pizzeria Pazza Idea
87 Corso Europa
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Truly authentic, family-run ristorante pizzeria in Valedoria (10 minutes drive). Make sure to try their Calamari Fritti - fried calamari with french fries, as well as their wide range of pizzas and pasta. It's a local's favourite so dine-in during the evenings to experience a truly Sardinian atmosphere.
If you're a wine lover, make sure to visit the Li Duni winery who produce some of the finest wines in north Sardinia. Follow their Facebook page for up-to-date information about wine tasting events. Their porch has sea views and they even organise wine tasting mixed with star-gazing for those late-evening visitors.
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Cantina Li Duni
Localita' Li Parisi
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If you're a wine lover, make sure to visit the Li Duni winery who produce some of the finest wines in north Sardinia. Follow their Facebook page for up-to-date information about wine tasting events. Their porch has sea views and they even organise wine tasting mixed with star-gazing for those late-evening visitors.
If you're looking for that one special red wine from Sardinia, then 'Maistrali' Cannonau di Sardegna from Cantina Li Seddi should be on your shortlist. It's our personal favourite and it's something truly special. Their shop is located in the Badesi town centre.
Cantina Li Seddi
29 Via Mare
If you're looking for that one special red wine from Sardinia, then 'Maistrali' Cannonau di Sardegna from Cantina Li Seddi should be on your shortlist. It's our personal favourite and it's something truly special. Their shop is located in the Badesi town centre.
Not feeling like cooking much but wish you could enjoy a great dinner on the apartment's terrace? Make sure to visit Gastronomia La Genuina in Badesi to get the best Sardinian cuisine for takeaway. You can also enjoy exquisite grilled seafood, meats and fish, fried fish and a wide range of vegetables, incl. locally farmed artichokes.
Gastronomia La Genuina
8 Via Mare
Not feeling like cooking much but wish you could enjoy a great dinner on the apartment's terrace? Make sure to visit Gastronomia La Genuina in Badesi to get the best Sardinian cuisine for takeaway. You can also enjoy exquisite grilled seafood, meats and fish, fried fish and a wide range of vegetables, incl. locally farmed artichokes.
Great for late-evenings on the beach, live DJs, great cocktails, tasty food, follow their FB for information on upcoming events as table booking might be required
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Calypso
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Great for late-evenings on the beach, live DJs, great cocktails, tasty food, follow their FB for information on upcoming events as table booking might be required

Neighborhoods

The closest (8 - 10 minutes drive) sandy beach, awarded with Blue Flag, very convenient parking, beach bars, lifeguards.
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Li Junchi
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The closest (8 - 10 minutes drive) sandy beach, awarded with Blue Flag, very convenient parking, beach bars, lifeguards.

Sightseeing

Fantastic lagoon with kite-surfing and other water-sports equipment rentals. Antonio and his girlfriend who run a kite-surfing school there also offer a water-taxi service that will take you in a few minutes to the other side of the lagoon. It's reasonably priced at around 3 EUR / person round trip. There's also a possibility to rent a kayak or water-bike and take the trip up the Coghinas river or take part in a bird-watching cruise.
Foce del Coghinas
Via Eolo
Fantastic lagoon with kite-surfing and other water-sports equipment rentals. Antonio and his girlfriend who run a kite-surfing school there also offer a water-taxi service that will take you in a few minutes to the other side of the lagoon. It's reasonably priced at around 3 EUR / person round trip. There's also a possibility to rent a kayak or water-bike and take the trip up the Coghinas river or take part in a bird-watching cruise.
A beautiful, seaside village in the most northern part of Sardinia, located 1 hour drive away from Muntiggioni. It's definitely worth the trip to view the harbor and stunning seafront location overlooking the Corsica islands. From Santa Teresa Gallura you can take a ferry to Corsica (the trip takes about 1h 30 minutes). It is also a historic and lively town, a popular tourist destination with many café’s, eateries and bars with live music. The food scene is well established and most restaurants focus on seafood, pasta, pizza along with a lineup of local Sardinian dishes.
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Santa Teresa Gallura
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A beautiful, seaside village in the most northern part of Sardinia, located 1 hour drive away from Muntiggioni. It's definitely worth the trip to view the harbor and stunning seafront location overlooking the Corsica islands. From Santa Teresa Gallura you can take a ferry to Corsica (the trip takes about 1h 30 minutes). It is also a historic and lively town, a popular tourist destination with many café’s, eateries and bars with live music. The food scene is well established and most restaurants focus on seafood, pasta, pizza along with a lineup of local Sardinian dishes.

City/town information

Located only a few minutes drive away from Muntiggioni, Badesi is the biggest village in the area. In Badesi you will find several of our favourite places, such as Superconcas Market, MD Market, Li Seddi Winery, Gelatomania Cafe, Gastronomia La Genuina Take Away, Hollywood Pizzeria and more. In Badesi you will also find a bank with an ATM Cash machine, a petrol station and a local church. It's located only a short drive from beautiful Li Junchi beach.
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Badesi
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Located only a few minutes drive away from Muntiggioni, Badesi is the biggest village in the area. In Badesi you will find several of our favourite places, such as Superconcas Market, MD Market, Li Seddi Winery, Gelatomania Cafe, Gastronomia La Genuina Take Away, Hollywood Pizzeria and more. In Badesi you will also find a bank with an ATM Cash machine, a petrol station and a local church. It's located only a short drive from beautiful Li Junchi beach.
Isola Rossa village should be on the list of every seafood lover. This pretty fisherman's haven offers several fish shops, restaurants and bars. Once you're there take a walk around to see the Torre Aragonese - a historic watchtower built around the XVI century. Our favourite food spots in town are: La Spizzio, offering simple but delicious pizzas and Cocodrilus Restaurant with a variety of tasty dishes in the menu.
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Isola Rossa
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Isola Rossa village should be on the list of every seafood lover. This pretty fisherman's haven offers several fish shops, restaurants and bars. Once you're there take a walk around to see the Torre Aragonese - a historic watchtower built around the XVI century. Our favourite food spots in town are: La Spizzio, offering simple but delicious pizzas and Cocodrilus Restaurant with a variety of tasty dishes in the menu.
This charming, historic town is located about 20 minutes drive from Muntiggioni. It's considered one of the 100 most beautiful Italian villages. Featuring many pathways, this is a truly wonderful place to explore on foot while the castle, Castello dei Doria, is arguably the main highlight. Castelsardo is an important commercial centre for craftsmanship and is particularly famed for its basket weaving industry. There is even a museum dedicated to this tradition, the Museo dell’Intreccio Mediterraneo, which is right at the heart of Castello dei Doria. We especially recommend visiting Castelsardo in the late afternoon to view the sunset from the terrace of Cathedral of Saint Anthony Abbott. In town will find many restaurants, bars, craftsman and souvenir shops. Some of our favourites include Le Cisterne Restaurant and The View Bar Lounge.
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Castelsardo
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This charming, historic town is located about 20 minutes drive from Muntiggioni. It's considered one of the 100 most beautiful Italian villages. Featuring many pathways, this is a truly wonderful place to explore on foot while the castle, Castello dei Doria, is arguably the main highlight. Castelsardo is an important commercial centre for craftsmanship and is particularly famed for its basket weaving industry. There is even a museum dedicated to this tradition, the Museo dell’Intreccio Mediterraneo, which is right at the heart of Castello dei Doria. We especially recommend visiting Castelsardo in the late afternoon to view the sunset from the terrace of Cathedral of Saint Anthony Abbott. In town will find many restaurants, bars, craftsman and souvenir shops. Some of our favourites include Le Cisterne Restaurant and The View Bar Lounge.
The fantastic beach outside of Isola Rosa - about 20 minute drive from the Beach Base Apartments. It's a must-visit spot for kite-surfing and surfing enthusiasts.
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La Marinedda
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The fantastic beach outside of Isola Rosa - about 20 minute drive from the Beach Base Apartments. It's a must-visit spot for kite-surfing and surfing enthusiasts.
Porto Pollo is a famous spot among kite-surfers, windsurfers and other water sports enthusiasts. This unique location offers two fantastic beaches: Spiaggia di Porto Pollo and Spiaggia di Barrabisa overlooking two different bays on both sides of the peninsula. There are numerous beach bars, restaurants, surf shop, and kitesurfing rental shops in the area.
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Porto Pollo
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Porto Pollo is a famous spot among kite-surfers, windsurfers and other water sports enthusiasts. This unique location offers two fantastic beaches: Spiaggia di Porto Pollo and Spiaggia di Barrabisa overlooking two different bays on both sides of the peninsula. There are numerous beach bars, restaurants, surf shop, and kitesurfing rental shops in the area.
Stintino town is home to one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches in the whole Mediterranean: Spiaggia La Pelosa. This truly picture-perfect beach offers Caribbean-like white sands and shallow, incredibly turquoise waters, making it the perfect place for a family beach day. Its unique placement overlooking Isola Piana, The Asinara Island and characteristic Torre della Pelosa, makes this place a popular tourist destination (well, it's definitely Instagram worthy!). During the high season, booking a ticket online is required to access the beach. In our opinion, the middle of May is the best moment for visiting La Pelosa, as the weather is usually warm enough to enjoy the water, yet it's still fairly empty.
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Stintino
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Stintino town is home to one of the most famous and most beautiful beaches in the whole Mediterranean: Spiaggia La Pelosa. This truly picture-perfect beach offers Caribbean-like white sands and shallow, incredibly turquoise waters, making it the perfect place for a family beach day. Its unique placement overlooking Isola Piana, The Asinara Island and characteristic Torre della Pelosa, makes this place a popular tourist destination (well, it's definitely Instagram worthy!). During the high season, booking a ticket online is required to access the beach. In our opinion, the middle of May is the best moment for visiting La Pelosa, as the weather is usually warm enough to enjoy the water, yet it's still fairly empty.
Costa Paradiso, located about 30 minutes drive away from Muntiggioni, is a charming vacation resort village. In this area, Sardinia reveals its romantic and enchanting soul. It's worth the visit to explore some wonderfully secluded places to relax like Spiaggia Li Baietti. While you're there it's also worth visiting a Trattoria Del Mare da Lino.
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Costa Paradiso
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Costa Paradiso, located about 30 minutes drive away from Muntiggioni, is a charming vacation resort village. In this area, Sardinia reveals its romantic and enchanting soul. It's worth the visit to explore some wonderfully secluded places to relax like Spiaggia Li Baietti. While you're there it's also worth visiting a Trattoria Del Mare da Lino.

Shops

Superconcas - Grocery Store in Badesi
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Superconcas
30 Via Giovanni Pascoli
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Superconcas - Grocery Store in Badesi
Superconcas - Grocery Store in Valedoria
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Superconcas S.r.l.
114 Corso Europa
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Superconcas - Grocery Store in Valedoria
Small grocery store in Badesi
CRAI Badesi
11 Via Nazionale
Small grocery store in Badesi
Local Bakery
Fratelli Alemanni Snc Di Alemanni Giuseppe & C.
2 Via Carlo Alberto
Local Bakery
Value grocery store.
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MD Market Badesi
38 Via Li Tarabuzzi
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Value grocery store.

Activities

Aquapark Aquafantasy Sardegna with fantastic panoramic views of the sea. It's a great spot for a family day even with smaller kids - it's a child-friendly park. They offer several areas equipped with slides where the maximum height of the water is 50 cm.
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Aquafantasy Waterpark
Via Lu Calteri
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Aquapark Aquafantasy Sardegna with fantastic panoramic views of the sea. It's a great spot for a family day even with smaller kids - it's a child-friendly park. They offer several areas equipped with slides where the maximum height of the water is 50 cm.
New Kayak Sardinia, organizes beautiful river descents on the Coghinas river with canoes and kayaks to discover the wonders of nature. You can rent Kayaks and single or double canoes. You can also rent a pedal boat from 4-5 seats. During the summer, the basis of the service is located at "Camping & Village La Foce" in Valledoria.
Newkayaksardinia
110 Via Eolo
New Kayak Sardinia, organizes beautiful river descents on the Coghinas river with canoes and kayaks to discover the wonders of nature. You can rent Kayaks and single or double canoes. You can also rent a pedal boat from 4-5 seats. During the summer, the basis of the service is located at "Camping & Village La Foce" in Valledoria.
School, rental and storage for kitesurf, windsurf, SUP, surf, wakeboard. Offering Taxi boat service to the other side of the lagoon :-)
ASD Sport Point -Valledoria watersports
1 Via Eolo
School, rental and storage for kitesurf, windsurf, SUP, surf, wakeboard. Offering Taxi boat service to the other side of the lagoon :-)
Learn to kitesurf, KTM Motocross Tours, E-MTB rental. A paradise spot for all kite beginners with a perfect shallow lagoon to learn to kitesurf. Constant wind and summer temperatures from April to November. They also offer motocross tours in the mountains with a view of the sea, or along the coasts with an e-mountain bike.
KiteandBike Sardinien
1 Via Eolo
Learn to kitesurf, KTM Motocross Tours, E-MTB rental. A paradise spot for all kite beginners with a perfect shallow lagoon to learn to kitesurf. Constant wind and summer temperatures from April to November. They also offer motocross tours in the mountains with a view of the sea, or along the coasts with an e-mountain bike.