Santa Teresa di Gallura is a small seaside village in the Gallura region on the north coast of Sardinia, where tourists come to explore the nearby natural attractions and enjoy the local nature of the town.
Ferry from Santa Teresa di Gallura
A popular activity in Santa Teresa is to take the ferry from Santa Teresa di Gallura to Bonifacio, Corsica.The boat trip takes less than an hour and is operated by several ferry companies.In high season, ferries across the Bonifacio Strait run up to 4 times a day.Bonifacio is home to Corsica's only harbor on the south coast and is a popular destination during the summer season.There are many attractions here, including Torra di Sponsaglia, Torra di Saint' Amanza, Eglise Sainte-Majeure de Bonifacio and Eglise Saint-Dominique de Bonifacio.
Explore the archaeological site of Lou Brandali
At the archaeological site of Lu Brandali (Sito Archeologico Lu Brandali), you can visit the Tomb of the Giants (Tomba Dei Giganti), discovered in the early eighties, and the ancient nurag village, discovered in the 1960s.
Go hiking in Capo Testa
One of the most popular things to do in Santa Teresa di Gallura is to hike to the headlands of Capo Testa, a hiker's paradise strewn with smooth boulders, Mediterranean plants and beautiful coves where blue waves crash against the rocks.As you make your way along the rocky coast, you will admire the fantastic views of Corsica and the Strait of Bonifacio (Bocche di Bonifacio), which separates the Tyrrhenian Sea from the Mediterranean.
Jazz festival
The festival is held every year at the end of August.The international jazz festival called Musica sulle Bocche, run by saxophonist Enzo Favata, usually lasts four days and has become one of the most popular summer events in northern Sardinia.For ten years, the event has hosted some of the most prominent international jazz artists from the United States and Europe. Musical performances are organized in some of the most idyllic locations and landmarks of Santa Teresa, including Santa Lucia Square, Buon Cammino Sanctuary, Cala Grande, Valle della Luna, Rena Bianca Beach and the famous Capo Testa Lighthouse.If you are planning to visit Santa Teresa di Gallura in August, make sure you don't miss this beautiful combination of high-quality live music performances and the extraordinary landscapes of the Gallura region.