Palau is an internationally renowned place and is located on the northeast coast of Sardinia. Its coasts, to which nature has given a splendid and surreal shape, are the cradle of sailing and windsurfing in Sardinia, thanks to the natural conditions in favor of the winds.
In Palau you can organize a cultural path rich in archaeological and naturalistic sites, such as the & amp; nbsp; Tombs of the Giants, located in the open countryside; Porto Raphael, which owes its name to Count Raphael Neville, who made this place his home; Bear Rock, a rock overlooking the sea and shaped like a weatherproof bear on a granite hill of 122 meters, dating back to the Paleozoic period; Military Forts, erected in a beautiful panoramic position.
As far as the events are concerned, the most important of Palau is certainly the one dedicated to Santa Maria delle Grazie: lt; strong>first Sunday of September with the procession at sea. On 13 June Saint Anthony is celebrated in the country church dedicated to
Sant'Antonio di Monticano, where the faithful are gather to commemorate the Saint.
Finally, several windsurfing competitions are organized annually in the Isola dei Gabbiani.
Written by Ali Mustafa - Last update: 01/11/2021
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