In Palau, the 5-star Hotel Capo d’Orso Thalasso & SPA, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), is extending the summer season until 18 October 2026. Set in the park of Cala Capra, facing the island of Caprera and the Costa Smeralda, it is a charming retreat where luxury is discreet and nature is always at the heart of the experience. Easily accessible from Olbia Airport, it is also an ideal starting point for discovering the most captivating places in Northern Sardinia.

At this time of year, the mild climate invites guests to spend their days by the sea and outdoors, at a more relaxed pace, with quieter beaches and ideal temperatures for alternating between relaxation, boat excursions and visits to the villages of Gallura.

Staying at the hotel is also part of the journey. The day begins with breakfast accompanied by the melodies of a live harp and continues on the beach or on one of the sea-view solariums, in complete privacy and relaxation, or at the L’Incantu Thalasso & SPA Centre. September is the ideal time for a remise en forme, with programmes dedicated to restoring balance and psychophysical wellbeing, as well as heated seawater pools at different temperatures, just a few steps from the sea. Guests can then indulge in the gastronomic experiences of L’Île Flottante, a romantic waterside setting, or enjoy the terrace of Il Paguro, restaurant, featured in Gambero Rosso’s 2025 Italian Restaurant Guide and in the 2026 Michelin Guide.

For one of the most evocative experiences of the holiday, there is no need even to take the car. Just a few steps from the rooms is the Marina di Cala Capra, the ideal departure point for discovering this stretch of coast from the sea. From here, guests can board a maxi RIB or a private motorboat with skipper and set off to explore the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, without transfers or any further travel. Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli and Caprera are some of the islands that have made the Archipelago famous around the world, with small bays and a sea in endless shades of blue.

Choosing a private excursion means, above all, having the freedom to shape the day according to your own wishes. The itinerary is planned together with the skipper according to sea and wind conditions: you can spend more time swimming, stop in a peaceful cove, continue sailing in search of new corners of the Archipelago, or venture as far as Bonifacio and the islands of southern Corsica.

September and October in Northern Sardinia coincide with some of the most important events on the international sailing calendar. The waters of Porto Cervo and the La Maddalena Archipelago welcome yachts and crews from all over the world, turning Gallura into one of the Mediterranean’s great stages. Imagine sipping a drink on the terrace of the Hotel Capo d’Orso bar while great sails compete on the racecourses in the waters in front of the hotel.

From 13 to 19 September Porto Cervo hosts the Rolex Swan Cup, a historic Yacht Club Costa Smeralda event that in 2026 celebrates its 23rd edition. This special occasion also marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of Nautor Swan and brings together a record fleet of 170 yachts, including some of the most representative models in the history of the Finnish shipyard.

The season continues from 29 September to 4 October with the J/70 Cup and Italian Championship, the final event in the YCCS 2026 racing calendar, with three days of regattas in the waters of Porto Cervo, from 2 to 4 October.

The holiday can also continue inland, discovering a Sardinia different from the one found on its beaches. Around Arzachena, there are important remains of the Nuragic civilisation, such as the village of La Prisgiona, the Giants’ Tomb of Coddu Vecchiu, the Little Temple of Malchittu and the Necropolis of Li Muri. Continuing inland, small villages such as Aggius and Luogosanto tell the story of a Gallura made up of ancient stazzi, cork oak woods, granite, artisan workshops and authentic flavours.