Sardinia - Valledoria & La Foce

If you ever find yourself in the north of Sardinia and close to Valledoria, don't miss the chance to explore the town and its surroundings. Once there, you definitely have to try out the local ice-cream and pizza. Neither is expensive, but both taste delicious! If you're confused by the range of different varieties, buy the chocolate ice-cream and the quatro formaggi pizza. You won't regret it.

The town is small and picturesque and evokes a calm, family feeling. There are quite a few restaurants with an outside seating. Many of these offer live performances of singers and musicians, so you can listen to the music for free while enjoying a tasty meal.

Valledoria is a stone's throw from the sea, so it's not a problem to get to the beach even without a car. If you plan to do so, don't miss the chance to visit the camping village La Foce (http://www.foce.it/) and its facilities. Many people enjoy kitesurfing under the tutelage of local trainers, and I highly advise you to give it a try too.

If you're not really into such activities, you can always just find yourself a place at the beach near La Foce and admire the beauty of the sea. If you don't like crowded beaches, then this place is exactly what you seek. Just ask the locals to give you a ride across the river. This place, partially separated, is much calmer than the rest of the beach. Just don't forget to bring some food along and you can spend the whole day swimming, sunbathing and relaxing. Oh and the last tip - don't leave before the sunset, it's simply magnificent.

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