“Porto Rafael is the most discreet village in Gallura: no roads for cars at its heart, just white lanes among the bougainvillea, a little square by the sea and a view of the La Maddalena Archipelago. The quiet luxury the Costa Smeralda has forgotten.”
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Porto Rafael is an exclusive residential village in the municipality of Palau, in Gallura, overlooking the Strait of Bonifacio with a direct view of theLa Maddalena Archipelago. It was founded in the 1960s by the Spanish nobleman Rafael Neville, Count of Berlanga, as a harmonious, secluded village — around the same time as the Costa Smeralda, but in the opposite spirit: no glitz, just discreet beauty.
The heart of the village is pedestrian: white Mediterranean-style houses set in the scrub, lanes and stairways, a little square overlooking the sea. It's the choice for anyone seeking absolute peace and an intimate atmosphere, a few minutes from Palau's services and the boats to the archipelago. Our nearest homes are in Palau, a few minutes away.
A small, sheltered beach in the village, with calm, clear water and a view of the archipelago. Intimate and quiet.
Nearby and sheltered, with pale sand and a gently sloping seabed. Quiet even in high season.
A few minutes away: Porto Faro, La Sciumara and the coves towards the Roccia dell'Orso.
| Period | Sea | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| May–Jun | 🌊 20-23°C | 🟢 Low | 🟢 Reduced rates |
| July | 🌊 24°C | 🟢 Low | 🟡 Moderate |
| August | 🌊 25°C | 🟡 Moderate | 🔴 High |
| September | 🌊 24°C | 🟢 Low | 🟢 Reduced rates |
| Oct–Apr | 🌊 16–18°C | 🟢 None | 🟢 The lowest rates of the year |
📍 Nearby places
We don't currently have any homes available here. The nearest are in Palau.
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