Badesi sits on the northern coast of Sardinia, between the wild granite hills of Gallura and eight kilometres of pale sand beach. This is the land of the Blue Zone — where people live longer, meals last hours, and the sea is the real centrepiece.
Beaches & Coves
From Li Junchi's long shoreline a few minutes from the apartments, to the hidden coves of Costa Paradiso and the pink-granite strands of Costa Rossa. Each has its own mood — calm family shallows, wind-surfer swells, clifftop snorkelling.
Li Junchi
Our home beach. 8 km of fine sand, shallow entry, Blue Flag certified. Easy 7-minute walk or 2-minute drive from the apartments.
Isola Rossa
Fishing village with a small harbour beach and restaurants that plate the day's catch. 15 minutes by car.
La Pelosa
Sardinia's most photographed beach — tropical colours under the Torre della Pelosa. Worth the 50-minute drive.
Food & Wine
Gallura grows the best Vermentino in Italy and grills suckling pig over juniper. We keep a list of the places we actually eat — no tourist traps.
Trattoria del Porto
Isola Rossa. Spaghetti ai ricci, fregola with clams. Book a sunset table.
Agriturismo Lu Branu
Full eight-course Gallurese feast with house Vermentino. Inland, 20 minutes.
Cantina Surrau
Architectural winery near Arzachena. Vermentino tastings and light plates.
Towns & Day Trips
Costa Smeralda's glamour is half an hour east. Castelsardo's medieval lanes are west. Both worth a day — and both best savoured outside peak hours.
Castelsardo
Hilltop village with a Genoese castle, basket weavers, and the best arancini on the north coast. 25 min.
Porto Cervo
Yachts, gelato, and marble-paved squares. Go for aperitivo and people-watching. 40 min.
La Maddalena
Archipelago of pink-granite islands — day trip by boat from Palau. 45 min drive to the ferry.
Walks & Nature
The Gallura interior is empty in the best way. Oak forests, cork groves, sheep paths to ancient nuraghe towers. We have a map of our favourite walks — ask us.
A Guest Guide Book with interactive map and full recommendations is coming soon.