Pula — Travelrags

National GeographicJul 22, 2026

This overlooked corner of Sardinia is made for family holidays

At the port, Marina Piccola, E-Boats Sardinia rents out self-drive vessels that are ideal for exploring the surrounding coast — swim secret beaches and sea caves such as Grotta dei Colombi. The Saint ...

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Nora Archaeological ParkSighthas a Roman theatre and mosaiced bath complex
Su GiudeuSightlong sweep of sand with an off-shore island
TuerreddaSighthas the best beach club with varied lunch menu
Forte VillageHotelresort on Santa Margherita di Pula sands
Santa Margherita di PulaNeighborhoodlocation of Forte Village resort
Elsewhere
Quartiere CastelloNeighborhoodCagliari, Italywalled neighborhood to wander around
FramentoRestaurantCagliari, Italybargain pizza, €8.50 for a margherita
Marina PiccolaNeighborhoodCagliari, Italyport area
E-Boats SardiniaPlaceCagliari, Italyrents self-drive vessels for exploring coast
Grotta dei ColombiSightCagliari, Italysea cave to explore by boat
Su Nuraxi di BaruminiSightBarumini, ItalyUnesco-listed Bronze Age tower site
Is PerdasRestaurantBarumini, Italyagriturismo with replica nuraghe and infinity pool

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