La Punzesa Bay

La Punzesa is a tucked-away bay near Santa Teresa Gallura, sitting at the very northern tip of Sardinia where the island nearly touches Corsica — so the views across the Strait of Bonifacio are genuinely hard to beat. The water here runs that classic Gallura shade of turquoise, backed by the granite rock formations and low Mediterranean scrub that define this rugged stretch of coast. It's a quieter alternative to the busier spots nearby, and Santa Teresa's town center, ferries to Corsica, and the dramatic Capo Testa headland are all within easy reach.