Location: Carloforte
Top Things to do in Carloforte
What to do and see in Carloforte, Italy: The Best Places and Tips
Carloforte (U Pàize in Ligurian, literally: the village, the town) is a fishing and resort town of located on Isola di San Pietro (Saint Peter's Island), approximately 7 kilometres (4 miles) off the southwestern coast of Sardinia, in southern Sardinia, Italy.
Restaurants in Carloforte
1. Punta Delle Colonne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Simon T
I didn't go ashore as I accessed Punta Delle Colonne from a small boat. Apparently some of the columns collapsed recently. Not a big deal - the intriguing stuff is underwater. I haven't seen anything like it before the numerous stone reef rising to the surface from about 15 to 20 metres look exactly like ancient fortifications I have seen on land. You can even make out the block work and it is all squared off. What do they say about no straight lines in nature (I know crystals but they do say that). These are all straight lines. natural or an ancient underwater city? There is a theory that Atlantis was between Italy and north Africa - this sort of fits that. One for others to decide.
WARNING: The currents can be strong here - very strong once the afternoon sea breeze comes in so not for beginners
2. Capo Sandalo
Overall Ratings
5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By CareySJC - London
The main reason to visit Capo Sandalo was to try to see the Eleonora's falcons which I am pleased to say we saw together with good numbers of Sylvia warblers.
It is a short 11km drive from the main/only town on Isola di San Pietro. Just before reaching Capo Sandalo you pass by the wonderful spiaggia di Cala Fico with its steep lava rocks and more wonderful Falcons (worth stopping off here too there is a track that runs down to a very rocky beach, beware it becomes very rough at the bottom and there is a small area for 5 or 6 cars max).
We arrived at Capo Sandalo and had the whole place to ourselves, you really felt you were at the edge of the world, with the only other sound being from the birdlife. For that reason, it felt very special.
There is a large lighthouse above the rocks with steep paths down to the sea and also to a viewpoint with wonderful views out to sea.
There are good information boards (also in English) about the wildlife in the area and there is a large (free) car park.
This is a place to visit if you want big views or are interested in flora, fauna and wildlife. Make sure you take water/food etc, there is nothing available once you leave Carloforte.
If you are interested in birdlife, check-out the lagoons as you leave Carloforte for waders and also stop at Cala Fico just before Capo Sandalo for more sightings of the Eleonora's falcons, really scan the cliffs for sighting.
3. La Caletta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By Mitz6_13 - Scarborough, United Kingdom
The beach is beautiful and I would agree with many of the reviewers about the noise of the construction. The shack on the beach (you pass it to walk from your car/bike) and it serves the most fantastic food. I can't recommend the journey enough to ignore the noise and eyesore and feast on the pasta and fish. Absolutley delicious and a real jem.
4. Spiaggia di Cala Fico
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
5. Spiaggia di Punta Nera
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
6. Museo multimediale della Torre di San Vittorio
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4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Idget16 - Raymond, Maine
Great views from the top. The structure is so interesting. The inside has so much information. You can have English subtitles for the videos. Super informative. Also a lovely area for a walk around.
7. Chiesa San Carlo Borromeo
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4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Cristian N - Bucharest, Romania
You could hardly believe that in a such a small town, somewhere into a small island around Sardegna you might find such a nice monument. It has great arrangement inside and the feeling of relaxation is real. Is also functional as a church, so, anyone who might attend to the mess is welcome.
8. Delcomar
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3.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By beejay84 - Saarbrucken, Germany
2 Persons in 1 Car = something about 50€!!! You absolutely have to go early in the morning to enjoy the whole day at La Maddalena. It's beautiful there! But I think 50€ is really much!
9. Biblioteca Comunale “Edmondo de Amicis”
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5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Rob_73_Db - Arona, Italy
Nel paese di Carloforte la piccola e graziosa biblioteca è un ottimo servizio per gli amanti della lettura fornendo la possibilità di noleggiare libri per adulti e per bambini. Infatti ha anche un bel reparto per libri di bambini con un'area di lettura/gioco apposta per i più piccini.
Dispone inoltre di due computer collegati ad internet e stampante. Il tutto in forma gratuita. Che ritengo sia una grande utilità per chi é qui in vacanza (a me personalmente negli anni passati è stato di grande aiuto)
Un ottimo e utile servizio, gestito e curato dalla cortese, disponibile e sorridente bibliotecaria AnnaMaria che giornalmente la troverete in biblioteca. Mia figlia Maia quando passiamo di là vuole passare sempre a salutarla ...e i libri che prendiamo li ci accompagnano durante i nostri periodi di vacanza!!!
10. Spiaggia del Giunco Isola di San Pietro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
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