Porto Pollo

Porto Pollo, historically known as Porto Puddu, is one of the most distinctive and geographically unique coastal areas within the municipality of Palau. It develops around a narrow sandy peninsula stretching toward Isola dei Gabbiani, forming a natural divide between two different bodies of water with contrasting marine conditions.

On the inner side, the bay is generally more protected from prevailing winds, offering relatively calm waters and gently sloping sandy seabeds. This side is ideal for relaxed stops, swimming, and enjoying clear, shallow water. On the outer side, facing north and northwest, the coastline is more exposed to the mistral, creating a livelier sea with ripples and deeper shades of blue. This dual exposure makes Porto Pollo a constantly evolving landscape, where light, wind, and reflections transform the scenery throughout the day.

The sand is pale and compact, while the sea shifts from bright emerald green near the shore to deeper turquoise and blue farther out. Behind the beach, low dunes blend into Mediterranean scrub and granite hills typical of northern Gallura, creating a wide and open natural backdrop.

Approaching Porto Pollo by dinghy allows you to fully appreciate the unique geometry of the peninsula. Cruising slowly along its sandy spine reveals the contrast between the calmer inner waters and the more dynamic outer side. With Isola dei Gabbiani in the foreground and the first islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago visible in the distance, Porto Pollo becomes a panoramic stop within a broader itinerary linking Palau, Punta Sardegna, and the northern Gallura coastline.