Sa Paza Italy

Experience the wild beauty of north-east Sardinia when staying at Sa Paza, a welcoming and charming holiday villa with views towards the turquoise sea from its terrace and swimming pool.
Indeed, the vistas from the upper terrace are incredible – enjoy a chilled glass of Vermentino di Gallura in your outdoor lounge as you gaze over the pine trees and roof tops towards the mountains, sea and marine lake (pack your binoculars in case you’re lucky enough to spot a pink flamingo).
There’s a true sense of Sardinian charm outside with its impressive al-fresco terrace, superb swimming pool and rocky gardens boasting colours and scents of the Mediterranean. The character continues inside with attractive furnishings and five bright bedrooms, two of which are on the lower garden level, each with their own shower room. With air-conditioning throughout, this holiday home is both a wonderful and comfortable place to relax with family and friends.
Located on a beautiful peninsular, within walking distance to summer restaurants and beaches, the setting of Sa Paza is second to none. Discover bays with turquoise coloured waters or coves reached via rocky paths through the Sardinian macchia. One of the closest beaches is backed by a marine pond which is home to a number of migrating birds or head to the main spiaggia on this headland, around 3km away, where you can hire kayaks and little boats.
As you are in the marine protected area of Tavolara there are some fantastic snorkelling and scuba-diving opportunities with diving schools nearby suitable for a variety of abilities. Sea-lovers can also try out kite and wind-surfing a little further down the coast at the well-known Spiaggia La Cinta, only 10km away.
Spend some time in the lovely town of San Teodoro with its lively summer ambience or discover the rugged interior of the island by exploring the hiking trails, waterfalls and natural rock pools of Monte Nieddu. Whether you’re seeking beaches, natural wild beauty or pretty towns and villages, there’s no doubt that this is a great area to discover authentic Sardinia at its best.  Sa Paza enjoys a privileged position looking out towards the turquoise sea on an idyllic headland around 10km north of San Teodoro.
Surrounded by other villas, there’s a handful of summer restaurants, bars and a useful shop selling groceries around 1km away as well as tennis courts and a 5-a-side football field. The nearest beach, also within walking distance, is a wonderful south-west facing bay with shallow waters, backed by a salt-water marine pond which is home to a variety of birds (including the occasional pink flamingo). Take a picnic, binoculars and your snorkelling gear for a relaxing time by the sea. 
Follow inland lanes or coastal paths passing Sardinian macchia and rocks to other beautiful beaches and coves, some with amazing views of the islands off the east coast. Some of the beaches in this area are quieter than some of the tourist hot-spots elsewhere in the north-east of the island outside the high season.
The main beach (and usually the most popular) on this peninsular, around 3km away, has pebbly sand and perfectly shelving sea ideal for youngsters as well as facilities such as sunbeds, umbrellas and a summer restaurant. Kayaking and boat hire can also be found nearby. Arrive early for a parking spot in high season.
This is the marine protected area of Tavolara and there are many diving opportunities nearby. The conditions are perfect for snorkelling as well as more advanced scuba diving where you can learn about the rich biodiversity under the sea. Boat trips further out can also be arranged to visit other fascinating diving sites.
Lovers of nature and wildlife can also drive 10km up the coast and pick up a ferry across to Tavolara Island, a place of wild beauty (except in July when it hosts an annual Italian film festival!).
There are of course many excellent walking trails both on your doorstep and further afield as well as horse-riding in San Teodoro, around a 10-minute drive away. Golf-lovers can play in stunning surroundings at Golf Club Puntaldia, only 9km by car.
Spiaggia La Cinta (10km) is another spectacular beach to visit with 3km of shallow shelving water and bright white sand, making it popular with families. Try out some kite and wind-surfing or take long walks along the coastline, looking out for pink flamingos and herons on the lagoon that backs the beach.
Just south of La Cinta beach, visit the charming town of San Teodoro (11km), a former fishing village which has a number of atmospheric restaurants, bars and shops as well as a lively nightlife after dark. There are all sorts of festivities throughout the year and plenty of opportunities to sample some of the excellent local cuisine in one of the many traditional restaurants in the town.
Hikers and mountain bikers can also experience the wilder side of Sardinia by visiting the stunning Monte Nieddu where the views from the peak will take your breath away. There are also some family-friendly trails that take you to some wonderful vantage points of the eastern coastline or discover the natural pools and waterfalls of this remarkable area. At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning – Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting / childcare services
Extras included in this property:
– Housekeeping twice a week (3 hrs each time)
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!