Porto Pollo
Porto Pollo
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Chris B
1 contribution
Aug 2021
The spot is great. We hung out at Rupis. They were super friendly and have great gear for kids and adults. The restaurant is also great. Booked some kite surfing lessons with Virgie at the Kite surf booth at Rupi's. She was super friendly and speaks at least 3 languages (French, German, English). We set down the dates and I paid for the lessons upfront. Then for the next 4 days there was not wind, so we couldn't do the lessons. Virgie immediately reimbursed me the money.
Written September 7, 2021
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PaulaC99
Beckenham, UK56 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
On our way from Olbia to Stintino we took a last minute diversion north to Porto Pollo. The only reason being that I read an article featuring several small beach businesses there in the in-flight magazine on easy jet. It was well worth it. The beach is great and has 2 bays linked. On one side is mainly windsurfing and other water sports with a few snack bars etc. On the other side there is shallow clear blue water and mostly sunbathing. We could easily do a long weekend break here. There are apartments to rent at the top of the hill. Well worth the 50 min diversion for lunch.
Written September 25, 2017
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Matthias M
Oldenburg, Germany10 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
Acceptable prizes, excellent service and manners - simply welcoming. Whether you want to ride the wind or need to be taught the ABC of the wind... all here on two seperate beaches with different properties. Perfect for learning quickly, then challenging your newfound skillz.
Written September 29, 2016
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Thomca1
Geneva, Switzerland13 contributions
Aug 2021
Nice beach, but you have to get there. 3 car parks but often full and a 10-15 minutes walk. Extremely crowded in August.
The sailing club is well equipped and the prices are reasonable (published on their website). However, even with a sailing permit, you have to take an hour with an instructor.
Also the bay is full of sailboats/kite surfers/ windsurfers etc, with varying levels of experience and the sailing is difficult to handle.
Finally the deckchair is rented 68 € per day/ 45 € per half day, more than for a beach front chair in a 5 star hotel...
Avoid in high season and take your parasol for those who stay on land.
The sailing club is well equipped and the prices are reasonable (published on their website). However, even with a sailing permit, you have to take an hour with an instructor.
Also the bay is full of sailboats/kite surfers/ windsurfers etc, with varying levels of experience and the sailing is difficult to handle.
Finally the deckchair is rented 68 € per day/ 45 € per half day, more than for a beach front chair in a 5 star hotel...
Avoid in high season and take your parasol for those who stay on land.
Written September 13, 2021
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linda b
Buxted, UK10 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Travelled with 3 friends .... We were recommended to go to Porto Pollo as one of the nicest beaches in Palau. When we arrived the beach did look lovely and there were many kite surfers / wind surfers which we would have enjoyed watching. But unfortunately the system they have in place for the sun loungers and parasols is a pre booking system. So even though it looks like there are many to choose from , the holiday makers / locals who have booked for the day use them up. When we asked if we could book them until needed they informed us that was not possible . Sadly my friends and struggled to find shade as there are no parasols to rent. We ate in the only Sardinian restaurant and also had a bad experience with the very un attentive waiters behaving as if they were appearing in some kind of Italian Puccini opera ... Popping in and out from the sidelines but not serving and purposely avoiding eye contact !!! We had booked our table but was kept waiting at the bar for ages even though we could see our table was ready . Service was a shambles , we all felt very uncomfortable and surprise surprise they had added an extra bottle of wine to our bill ... Wine was quite expensive at euro 25 . We felt as it was the only place to have lunch on the beach they monopolised the market and used it to their advantage. Certainly would not recommend :-(
Written September 1, 2016
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JaxiTravels
Newcastle and Gateshead, UK286 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
Parking very hard.
As a kite surfer very choppy and lots of beginners.
A bit of a walk from car to beach.
As a kite surfer very choppy and lots of beginners.
A bit of a walk from car to beach.
Written September 5, 2017
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Serena C
Vicenza, Italy84 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
Long beach, fantastic water. You can snorkeling, kitesurfing or windsurfing. Very windy. But you can also sunbathing. There are different pub along the beach, so you can have a drink and good food.
Written June 21, 2014
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BELMONT Ipswich
Ipswich, UK760 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
If you are a windsurfer, this is the place to come. There is a narrow causway to a private island. There are car parks, but if yoiu do not windsurf, there is not much else to see.
Written June 14, 2019
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AnaB.
Albacete, Spain25 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
Planned to visit other beaches but we fell in love with this place so we stayed here for two days. Atmosphere is great, lots of young people and good bars. Kite surf, windsurf and paddle boarding available all around. We were lucky to be there on Saturday as there was live music in Rupi’s chilling out and made the day even more perfect. Absolutely a must!
Written September 10, 2018
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marcusmezera
Vienna, Austria6 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Great beach, in high season a bit crowded. Many places to eat and drink available, also some umbrellas to be rented or surf equipment etc.
Written September 5, 2018
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Simone B
Poggio a Caiano, Italy1 contribution
Ciao Angelo a settembre il vento è sempre presente?
Julie H
1 contribution
Hi if we come Windsurfing in August are there enough restaurants in the windsurf area and not the town as we’re on foot? Thanks
David R
Croydon, UK47 contributions
Ther is a Bar Restaurant overlooking the beach a Hotel restaurant behind the Bar Restaurant and at least 3 beach side eateries/bars.
There is also a small supermarket just down the hill from the Bar Restaurant.
limbos66
Utrecht, The Netherlands9 contributions
Hoe is de temperatuur op het land en van de zee eind april/begin mei?
limbos66
Utrecht, The Netherlands9 contributions
How is the wind/temperature of the sea in April/beginning of May @PortoPollo?
Matteo P
Lodi, Italy50 contributions
Soggiornando sull'isola dei gabbiani con una bambina di 8 mesi è comodo raggiungere la zona dedicata al kitesurf per poi restarci tutto il giorno con la bimba? Troppo distante e scomodo secondo voi?
silvia b
27 contributions
Tranquilla, porto pollo è una spiaggia molto ampia e facilmente raggiungibile. Per la bimba prevedi una tendina per ripararla da eventuale vento.
Giuseppe_Giotto
Province of Rome, Italy25 contributions
Ciao. Quest'anno il parcheggio non è più a pagamento. Ovviamente restano alcuni tratti in cui vige il divieto di sosta ma sembra che sia molto scarsamente rispettato e molte vetture sono stazionano sulla lingua di sabbia in cui sarebbe vietata anche la semplice fermata.
Anche a me è capitato di vedere auto con il tagliando invalidi dalle quali scendono persone (che paiono godere di ottima salute) che vanno a fare surf ma purtroppo è sufficiente avere un parente invalido per sfruttare questa "comodità" senza alcun ritegno... Sembra che in questi casi i Vigili non siano molto solerti nei controlli.
AnnaBia2017
Province of Varese, Italy162 contributions
Ciao Giuseppe,
noi non siamo andati in auto, ma con un autobus che collega nei mesi estivi Palau a Porto Pollo e all'isola dei Gabbiani (con alcune fermate intermedie fra cui Barrabisa dove c'era il nostro albergo.) Abbiamo notato che c'erano diversi parcheggi a pagamento con controllo. Vi erano anche macchine lungo la strada in alcuni punti stile parcheggio libero. Non abbiamo fatto caso al parcheggio invalidi e vari soprusi (inciviltà purtroppo comune in Italia).
bijouxMoules
MOULES35 contributions
Bonjour, je me permets de vous envoyer ce mail, car j'ai posé quelques questions pour mon futur voyage en sardaigne, mais personne ne m'a répondu. Je vais être logée à lhotel valle d'llerica resort et je voulais savoir si il y avait des restaurants autour de cet hôtel si vousconnaissez, et s'il y a un loueur de voiture, je pars en juin et cela me donnerait le temps de m'organiser. Je vous remercie bcp . Cordialement
serena
Castellanza, Italy26 contributions
Vorrei sapere se c'è la possibilità di andare in spiaggia con il proprio cane ... grazie
Groovera
Spain48 contributions
Purtroppo c'è il divieto, se vuoi portare il cane con te in spiaggia ti consiglio la spiaggia dell'isolotto a Palau dove è possibile portare i propri cani senza nessun divieto, dovrebbe addirittura essere attrezzata con ombrelloni e ciotole per l'acqua.
Porto Pollo (Palau) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Porto Pollo
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