From the pink sand of Budelli to the long bays south of Olbia. Most of these are under an hour from the villas; go early in July and August.
All beachesHarbour trattorie, agriturismi in the hills and a few places worth the drive. Book ahead in summer.
All restaurantsHeadlands, gorges and mountain paths. Take water and start before the heat.
All hikingSeven main islands and dozens of islets, a national park. Ferries leave Palau every 30 minutes; boat tours visit the beaches you cannot reach by road.
All of la maddalena