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The best things to do in and around La Marinedda

The best things to do in and around La Marinedda

Surfing or day trips to the centre of Gallura. Between a swim and a relaxing massage, here are some suggestions for trips in the North of Sardinia.

If you are planning a relaxing holiday to be spent in peace and quiet, the Baia di La Marinedda is the perfect place: a beautiful bay with a white sandy beach, a crystal-clear sea that reflects the luxuriant vegetation all around and the little village of Isola Rossa just a kilometre away.

But would you like to get to know the most beautiful parts of the North of Sardinia a little better or do a little shopping in Gallura? Here we give you a quick guide of things to see and do in and around La Marinedda, near the fishing village of Isola Rossa.

Shopping in the delightful small town of Tempio Pausania

Leaving La Marinedda, 30 minutes by car will bring you to Tempio Pausania, the heart of Gallura. The first stop on your day out as an alternative to the North Sardinia sea is this little town at the foot of Monte Limbara. It has a historic centre of grey stone buildings that are separated by narrow alleys and charming little streets. Leaving the Cathedral of San Pietro you go along Via Roma and Corso Matteotti, the main streets lined with shops, boutiques and cafés – the ideal place for breakfast and a little shopping on your holidays in Gallura.

The patriarchs of Gallura: the millenary olive trees of Luras

As you continue, 10 minutes from the Gallura capital brings you to Luras and Calangianus. Here you can see some of the natural beauty of Gallura and particular cultural features of the local community. At Luras, an ancient and untouched corner of nature, you will be astounded by the Olivastri Millenari. Included in the list of “Twenty centuries-old Italian trees”, they are among the oldest trees in Europe. The “youngest” seems to be about 2,000 years old while the largest in size and age called S’Ozzastru, is 4,000 years old, 14 metres high and with a circumference of 12 metres. They are natural monuments that carry all the marks of time as if they were wrinkles on the face of an elderly grandfather. Young guides will accompany you on this naturalistic excursion in the heart of Gallura. This is truly an experience combining wonder and respectful admiration in a place of peace and silence, where time passes slowly and brings all the thousands of years of Sardinian history with it.

Natural resources: the Cork Museum at Calangianus

Moving on just a few kilometres we come to the heart of the little town of Calangianus. Near the main square, the centre of the community with its cafés and facilities is the ex-Capuchin convent that is now home to the Museo del Sughero or Cork Museum. The cork oak or holm oak, a plant that grows abundantly in the Mediterranean vegetation, is essential for the local economy in Gallura but especially for this village. Inside the museum you will find several exhibition rooms where there is a fascinating demonstration of t he methods used for extracting, processing and using the cork: most significant of all is the use of cork to seal bottles of vintage wines from Gallura.

Surf and sport at Marinedda

If instead you want to dedicate yourself to sport and try your hand at beach activities, the quiet bay of La Marinedda during days when the wind is either the Ponente from the West, or the Mistral from the North-West, offers perfect spots for surfing in the North Sardinia sea. Qualified instructors are there to give surfing lessons even to children who want to enjoy their first experience in the Sardinian waves, and if you are on holiday in La Marinedda during the month of August, do not miss the Frozen Open Contest. Every year international athletes put on a unique show amidst waves, music and a beach crowded with spectators.

Beach activities at La Marinedda or tours of granite villages in Gallura will all go to make your holiday in Sardinia even more special!
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Special offers Sardinia 2016

Book by February 29th and enjoy a 10% discount on your summer holiday at Isola Rossa at the Hotel Marinedda.

There are still a few days left for you to make sure of a holiday by the North Sardinia sea at discount prices: the Hotel Marinedda is getting ready for a new summer, offering wellness, relaxation, good food and drink and plenty of free time activities for both children and adults. All this comes with a 10% discount if you book by February 29th!

In addition, getting to Sardinia by ferry is even more convenient with the Delphina Hotel + Ferry package combined with the Early Booking Offer: starting from €898,00 per person, in May and June you can spend 7 nights in a 5 star hotel with breakfast and dinner plus return ferry ticket with car, all taxes included!
All the Delphina Hotel + Ferry holiday packages are available with departures from the main ferry terminals in the North and Centre of Italy, such as Genoa, Livorno and Civitavecchia for the ports of Olbia, Porto Torres and Golfo Aranci. For those wishing to arrive in Sardinia by air,there are personalized offers available with departures every day of the week from the main Italian airports plus the possibility of taking advantage of discounted rates for transfers.

Special offers Sardinia 2016
Special offers Sardinia 2016

Enjoy the best of the North of Sardinia at the Hotel Marinedda: elegant rooms, the magic of the Elicriso Thalasso & SPA Centre, romantic restaurants with breathtaking views and lots of opportunities to discover the North Coast of Sardinia. La Maddalena Archipelago, the fishing village of Isola Rossa, Tempio Pausania, the Nuraghe (treasures of Sardinian archaeology), the ancient town of Aggius – boasting a “Bandiera Arancione” (an Orange flag) with its museums – and the marvellous Valle della Luna. All this is waiting for you.

For further information contact us on +39 0789 790319 or write to us at prenotazioni@hotelmarinedda.com.

Special offers Sardinia 2016
Special offers Sardinia 2016
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The Marinedda Thalasso & SPA in Sardinia is now a 5 star hotel

The desires and wishes of our most faithful guests have come true: for next summer to be spent in luxury and relaxation, the Hotel Marinedda at Isola Rossa has become even more special! The only 5 star hotel on this stretch of the North West coast of Sardinia.

All those who for years have chosen the Hotel Marinedda as “home” for their summer holidays by the Northern Sardinia sea already knew: the progression to 5 star hotel status was already in the air, in the smiles on the faces of the staff, the excellence of the services and in that Mediterranean hospitality that combines so well with the nature found only in the North of Sardinia. Now, significant refurbishments and a range of new features finally mean that the Hotel Marinedda has moved up to 5 star status!

The Marinedda Thalasso & SPA in Sardinia is now a 5 star hotel
The Marinedda Thalasso & SPA in Sardinia is now a 5 star hotel

Instead, for all those of you who have never been here, a holiday at the Hotel Marinedda at Isola Rossa is the perfect opportunity to discover this part of the North Sardinia coastline, more normally described as the Costa Rossa on account of the typical colour of the rocks that depending on the time of day take on different shades of colour ranging from brilliant red to pale pink. An extensive stretch of coastline that can still astonish visitors with its wild charm and extraordinarily beautiful beaches and bays.

The Marinedda Thalasso & SPA in Sardinia is now a 5 star hotel
The Marinedda Thalasso & SPA in Sardinia is now a 5 star hotel
Right in front of the hotel is the La Marinedda beach, recently voted by Bell’ Italia as one of the ten “paradises of sand and sea in Sardinia that you should visit at least once in your life”. Once you are fully immersed in this paradise, it will be all too easy to completely forget any thoughts of daily life and just relax, perhaps while looking out over a fiery red sunset and maybe sipping an excellent glass of Vermentino.

To welcome this significant change, the Hotel Marinedda has been improved with elegant new Single rooms and prestigious Junior Suites, all of which have spacious verandas and which have been furnished and decorated by expert local craftsmen with great care and attention to detail. For guests travelling with children, there are now comfortable Family Suites with communicating internal bedrooms, designed specifically for families.

There are also new facilities and free sports activities for guests to enjoy during your free time so that you can stay in shape while on holiday: archery, tennis, five-a-side football, mini-basketball, yoga, a gym with Technogym equipment, trekking and snorkelling. For children from 3 to their 12th birthday, fun and games are guaranteed with a full programme of sports and games in the Mini and Junior Club, 6 days a week, as well as group lessons in five-a-side football, tennis, mini-basketball, archery and snorkelling thanks to a dedicated and attentive team of instructors.
Then there are all the excursions and trips to some of the most interesting places in Northern Sardinia while for wellness there is one of the largest and most modern Thalasso & SPA Centres in the Mediterranean where you can slip into heated seawater swimming pools and put yourself in the hands of our professionals for a sense of complete relaxation. Come and discover all the offers available for your 2016 holiday at the Hotel Marinedda, your 5 star hotel in Sardinia.
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Late summer holidays at the Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA 4* S

Choose the most suitable holiday package for your needs in the North of Sardinia and end the summer together with us at Isola Rossa.

Discover Sardinia with late summer holiday packages at the Hotel Marinedda from €324 per person: do you prefer the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Thalasso Centre & Spa or a burst of energy with swims in the crystal clear waters of Northern Sardinia? Our offer includes four days of relaxation (3 nights) at the Hotel Marinedda at Isola Rossa, to be combined with another experience, choosing from among the most popular with our guests during the summer.

Late summer holidays at the Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA 4* S
Late summer holidays at the Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA 4* S

Sunny days never seem to end in Sardinia, so we decided to allow ourselves one more week with you and say goodbye to th summer on October 3rd. An extra chance for a beachfront holiday in September, even for those who have already returned to everyday life, but who want to enjoy a weekend in Northern Sardinia before winter.

Late summer holidays at the Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA 4* S
Late summer holidays at the Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA 4* S

A burst of energy at the Elicriso Thalasso Centre & Spa

Designed for those who want a healthy holiday. From €324 per person in a standard room, you can spend 3 nights with breakfast and dinner and enjoy 2 entrances to the exclusive “ Elicrisio Thalasso Centre & SPA” one of the largest and best equipped in the Mediterranean, for a personalized Thalasso course. Endless moments of relaxation between the sea water pools heated to different temperatures, Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, sauna, cardio fitness gym and relaxation area where you can sip a herbal tea with Mediterranean flavours.

A dive into the underwater world of the Gallura waters

If instead you are curious to discover life on the bottom of the crystal Sardinia seas with mask and snorkel, the half-day Sea Safari excursion will give you the chance to observe the marine ecosystem between Isola Rossa and Costa Paradiso, admire starfish, fish and corals without giving up on a energizing swim. In addition to the excursion, the package includes 3 nights at the Hotel Marinedda in standard room, with breakfast and dinner included. (Prices from €324 per person).

The Southern Corsican Archipelago and picturesque Bonifacio

This is the perfect opportunity to visit the International Straits of Bonifacio marine Park: the mini-cruise to Corsica is a day tour for you to discover the Sardinian and Corsican Archipelago, a jewel of the Mediterranean, with stops at the island of Lavezzi and the scenic Piana Island and then on to the town of Bonifacio, for an unforgettable walk through the streets of the old town. Prices from €374 per person in a standard room including 3 night stay at the Hotel Marinedda with breakfast and dinner included.
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Hotel Marinedda: the best hotel in Sardinia for gluten-intolerant guests

Trivago awards a prize for the cuisine for coeliac-disease sufferers at the Hotel Marinedda and elects it best gluten-free hotel in Sardinia.

Are you looking for a holiday in Sardinia for gluten-intolerant guests? Trivago, the well-known search engine that compares hotel prices and collects thousands of reviews from all around the world, has selected the Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & Spa at Isola Rossa as the best hotel for coeliac-sufferers in Sardinia.

“Finding suitable and reliable structures is not easy,” writes Trivago “This is why we contacted the AIC (Italian Celiac Association) who, with their AFC (Eating Out) program allowed us to compile a selection of the best hotels with gluten-free menus in Italy.“

Hotel Marinedda: the best hotel in Sardinia for gluten-intolerant guests
Hotel Marinedda: the best hotel in Sardinia for gluten-intolerant guests

The Hotel Marinedda, a 4 star superior hotel at Isola Rossa overlooking the Gulf of Asinara, has for several years been part of the AIC “Eating Out” program, a guarantee of quality for a beach holiday in Northern Sardinia for gluten-intolerant guests. Being voted the best hotel in Sardinia with gluten-free menus meant enormous satisfaction for all of our serving and kitchen staff who follow specific training and updating courses every year in order to offer a professional and correct level of catering for coeliac sufferers, all under the supervision of the Hotel Marinedda Deputy Director Davide Zanni, who is committed to confirming each year the opinions of those who have chosen the Hotel Marinedda as the best hotel for coeliac sufferers in Sardinia and who have rewarded its restaurants as being the best for gluten-free cooking.

Hotel Marinedda: the best hotel in Sardinia for gluten-intolerant guests
Hotel Marinedda: the best hotel in Sardinia for gluten-intolerant guests
“As for food? Five different restaurants but a single policy: dedicating attention to people with coeliac disease” says Trivago. Every day there are numerous delicious gluten-free options carefully prepared by our Chefs: genuine products, preferably local, and lots of attention to the ingredients. Fresh meat coming from the Gallura hills and the catch of the day directly from the small ports of Isola Rossa and Castelsardo. Fruits and vegetables at zero kms and the best oenogastronomic choice in Sardinia.
A holiday full of taste with 5 restaurants to discover the flavours of traditional Sardinian cuisine and the best in Mediterranean cooking, not forgetting delicious pizzas which are also available for people with coeliac disease.

This is the recipe for a beach holiday in Northern Sardinia for gluten-intolerant guests: the best restaurants with gluten-free cooking and delicious meals that can be enjoyed on the panoramic terraces. “From the hotel you can enjoy one of the most spectacular landscapes looking out over the Gulf of Asinara and a beautiful beach for which there is no reason to leave at all,” says Trivago and concludes by mentioning the Wellness Centre, among the largest in Northern Sardinia and specializing in Thalassotherapy: “Perhaps there is a reason not to be on the beach all day: a spacious and renowned Spa and Wellness Centre of 2,500 square meters with four seawater pools”.
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Wellness holidays in the North of Sardinia between the sea and relaxation

The prestigious “L’Elicriso” Thalasso Centre & SPA is waiting for you on your holiday in the North of Sardinia at the Hotel Marinedda, for a perfect return to form.

Here we are finally in May, the temperature is rising, Sardinia is a blaze of colour and scents, the crystal-clear sea and the white sandy beaches draw people to them as if they were bright shiny objects spotted by magpies, and you… you’ve built up all that stress over winter, you’re tired, pallid and all you really want is a holiday in Sardinia to set body and soul back to rights, yes?
Then spend a couple of minutes finding out what’s waiting for you here at the Hotel Marinedda.

In addition to the exceptional location and the beautiful white beach at La Marinedda, considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia the Hotel is waiting to PAMPER you in every way, first of all by the staff, then with your room with all its amenities, then the restaurants, and the facilities and service in general.
But what we’d like to talk about today for “eliminating stress” and “getting back in shape” is L’Elicriso, the prestigious Thalasso Centre & SPA at the Hotel Marinedda.

Wellness holidays in the North of Sardinia between the sea and relaxation
Wellness holidays in the North of Sardinia between the sea and relaxation

You might be wondering why among so many Hotels in Sardinia with Wellness Centres, you should choose precisely this one. First of all, L’Elicriso is not just a simple Wellness Centre but a Spa specializing in Thalassotherapy which, among other things, is the perfect partner for women wanting to get rid of cellulite or orange peel skin. As a matter of fact, Thalassotherapy is a treatment that takes advantage of the benefits of the marine environment through substances such as iodine, seaweed and salt water, which help not only to significantly improve circulation, but also skin quality, as well as toning muscles, strengthening the respiratory system, reducing the pain of osteoarthritis and helping to reduce stress.

Wellness holidays in the North of Sardinia between the sea and relaxation
Wellness holidays in the North of Sardinia between the sea and relaxation
There is a wide range of Thalassotherapy treatments here at the Elicriso and the effects and benefits are further enhanced and guaranteed by the quality and purity of the Sardinian sea, which is constantly being renewed thanks to the winds and currents. It is no coincidence that the Elicriso Thalasso Centre & SPA is one of the most prestigious in the whole Mediterranean, as well as one of the biggest and best equipped in Sardinia, with the most sophisticated and innovative equipment.

2,500 m2 completely dedicated to Wellness: from the outdoor multifunction seawater pools, heated to different temperatures, to the semi-protected seawater pools, 15 prestigious chalets separated into two areas and dedicated to Thalassotherapy, beauty and massage treatments; two saunas, one for men and one for women; Turkish bath; a beautiful cardio fitness gym with large windows and Technogym equipment; a medical centre and a large and elegant area for relaxing with the best in herbal teas prepared directly by our own herbalists.

At the end of your holiday you will return feeling reborn, ready to face the year ahead with new vigour and energy.

And if you want to continue to pamper yourself and smell the scents and perfumes of Sardinia once back in the city? We can help you! Here at the Elicriso Thalasso Centre & SPA there is a boutique stocked with professional beauty and skincare products, some of which have the scent of aroma of this wonderful land, that we’re sure will steal your heart.
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