The village of San Pantaleo is located in the heart of Gallura, in the north-eastern area of Sardinia: everything about how to get there and what to see.
Nestled between the mountains of the Cugnana massif, at a height of 215 meters above sea level, the small village ofSan Pantaleoit dominates the north-eastern coast of Sardinia and represents a real gem in the landscape of Gallura.
Anciently called "The sources of Beddoro", the area on which San Pantaleo stands was considered a real panacea for those who wanted to spend days of extreme rest and well-being. Even today the sources of the village represent a great attraction.
I had the pleasure of visiting San Pantaleo during my “Scorci di Gallura” project, aon the road itinerary through north-eastern Sardinia, and I found it simply delicious.
HOW TO GET
The small, highly suggestive center of San Pantaleo is just 18 kilometers fromOlbia, 10 from Arzachena and 45 fromSaint Teresa of Gallura.
It can be reached by car (the best way to get around Sardinia) taking the SP 78 road that connects Arzachena to Olbia, through a winding route that directly overlooks the north-eastern coast of Sardinia and, in the central points, flanks picturesque peaks of granite.
WHAT TO SEE IN SAN PANTALEO
San Pantaleo (Sardinia) is a small village characterized by lanes, low stone houses, well-kept windowsills, bars and chairs that give the impression of being part of another era. The sensation you feel as soon as you arrive inside is precisely that of having been catapulted into the past.
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The little shops and ateliers that line the streets are perfectly integrated into the landscape and, indeed, represent it at its best. It was artists, craftsmen and painters, after all, who populated the village in the 70s and gave it this highly suggestive appearance.
Among the things absolutely to see in San Pantaleo, the Church stands out, located in the central square, whose interior is simple but captivating. Don't miss the various workshops of local artisans, masters of wrought iron and wood, as well as some delicacies such as suppa cùata (Gallurian soup), gnocchi and papassini.
THE SAN PANTALEO MARKET
The San Pantaleo market has now become one of the most beloved traditions of the small village as well as of the whole of Gallura, so much so that, in the list of the "best things to see in San Pantaleo", it appears in the very first places.
This is a market that is set up in the central square, right in front of the Church, every Thursday morning until 2pm (from 1st May to 15th October). The highly anticipated event gathers tourists, visitors and curious people from everywhere, so much so that it is always very crowded.
Inside the San Pantaleo market it is possible to find clothing, fashion accessories, local products such as cured meats, wines and cheeses, but also fruit and vegetables.
AROUND
San Pantaleo is located in the heart of the north-eastern area of Sardinia and is an excellent starting point to reach other locations in Gallura. Among these stand outArzachena, with the archaeological sites of Nuraghe La Prisgiona, Nuraghe Albucciu and the Tomb of the Giants of Coddu Veccju,Olbiaand Porto Rotondo.
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[…] San Pantaleo è un piccolo borgo che sorge tra i monti del massiccio di Cugnana e domina sulla Costa Smeralda da un’altitudine di 215 metri. Il centro, altamente suggestivo, è caratterizzato da viottoli, basse case in pietra, davanzali curati, bar e sedioline che danno l’impressione di far parte di un’altra epoca. Impossibile non innamorarsene a prima vista. […]