Porto Rafael: Piazzetta, Beach and Sailing
Accommodation in Porto Rafael
Porto Rafael between the Piazzetta and the Sea
Porto Rafael is a tourist settlement whose character is reflected in different facets through its square, beach and harbour. Porto Rafael Beach lies between the villas and the piazza of the same name. The Piazzetta of Porto Rafael overlooks Cala Inglese, a natural pool with turquoise water. At the same time, the Piazzetta is entirely pedestrianised. Those who wish to get to know a place through views of the water, squares and paths will find several specific starting points here for planning their own trip.
The tourist settlement of Porto Rafael was established in 1960, when Rafael Neville, Conte di Berlanga y del Duero, acquired the first plot of land there. This founding history gives the place a clear historical starting point.
Marina, Archipelago and Sailing
The Marina di Porto Rafael is located at Punta Sardegna and provides access to the Maddalena Archipelago and Corsica. The marina has 80 berths for sailing and motorboats. The marina combines views of the island world with a clear connection to sailing and motorboating.
A boat trip from Porto Rafael to the Maddalena Archipelago passes granite islands, light-coloured beaches and natural pools. For your own planning, the boat trip can be considered as a connection from Porto Rafael to the Maddalena Archipelago. The landscape therefore accompanies you from the outset: it is not only the destination, but also the sequence of granite, light-coloured beaches and natural pools that defines this excursion. For visitors who wish to view an island world from the water, this represents an experience in its own right.
The Trofeo Mario Formenton is also a sailing event in Porto Rafael-Palau.
Cultural Places and Paths
The Chiesetta Santa Rita da Cascia in Porto Rafael was commissioned by Rafael Neville, Conte di Berlanga, as a votive offering and is dedicated to Saint Rita, the patron saint of artists. The festival in honour of Saint Rita is celebrated on 22 May in the Piazzetta and brings locals and tourists together.
The small Cala Inglese beach can be reached via a picturesque path through rocks and vegetation. The access route allows you to experience the landscape not only by the water but also on the way there. For your planning, this section is particularly interesting if you wish to combine coastal paths, rock formations and lush natural surroundings.
The Giardino dei Sogni in Porto Rafael is a natural amphitheatre beside the waters of Cala di Nelson. This means that, alongside the Piazzetta, beach and marina, Porto Rafael also offers another form of landscape. If you are planning a hotel or other accommodation in Porto Rafael for your stay, you can choose your personal focus between experiences on the water, cultural impressions, squares and paths through rocks and vegetation.
For the overarching travel overview: Palau.
