Villa Sentinella | A Porto Rafael icon overlooking the Archipelago

Porto Rafael is a charming tourist resort located directly opposite the La Maddalena Archipelago, at the extreme northern tip of the island, just a few kilometres from Palau and Porto Cervo.

Founded in the 1960s by the Spanish Count Rafael Neville de Berlanga del Duero, the village is characterised by a small square overlooking Cala Inglese, also known as “Porto Rafael’s swimming pool,” and by white houses surrounded by colourful gardens.

It is a renowned destination for the summer holidays of a sophisticated international elite, and an ideal choice for those seeking a place away from the glamour of the coastal social scene, or wishing to be in contact with nature and enjoy outdoor sports such as windsurfing and diving. On 11 August, do not miss a special event in the square: all participants, dressed in white tunics, dance in honour of the resort’s founding count. Porto Rafael’s small marina is an ideal landing place for small and large boats, as well as a starting point for discovering the archipelago’s enchanting islands. Just a short distance from the village, the coastline is dotted with small pink-sand beaches and striking granite rocks forming genuine natural pools.