Piazzetta del Porto

Piazzetta del Porto is a charming little harbour square tucked into the Sardinian coastline, where you anchor off and row ashore to find yourself in a compact, characterful village setting. Porto San Paolo sits close by, with its striking views across to the island of Tavolara — one of the most dramatic limestone monoliths in the Mediterranean. It's a low-key spot with a genuine local feel, a handful of places to eat and browse, and that unhurried Sardinian pace that's hard to find once the summer crowds hit the bigger resorts.