Check-in

Check-in at Vento Mare Apartments.

Thank you for choosing Vento Mare Apartments for your stay. In this guide you'll find everything you need for a great time in Palau: from smart check-in to tips on beaches, restaurants, tours and on-site services. We're here for anything you may need.

How to collect the keys

Check-in from 3:00 PM. Check-in is smart: you'll receive a Personal Code to enter on the Keybox at the entrance.

Apartments at Via Po 17

Enter your Personal Code on the Keybox at the relevant entrance. Use the Keybox only for check-in and check-out: during your stay, always carry the keys or the card with you.

Apartment at Via Cavour 8/A

Enter your Personal Code on the Keybox, confirm with OK, wait for the beep and pull the door toward you to take the keys. Use the Keybox only for check-in and check-out.

Waste disposal

At check-out please don't leave any rubbish on site: otherwise a €50 surcharge will be applied.

You may use the public bins around town, but only for general waste and in small quantities. The drop-off points in Palau are:

  • Palau Mobile Collection Point, opposite the tourist pier

    Palau Mobile Collection Point

    In the car park in front of the tourist pier · Open April–October · Accepts all sorted fractions, even in large quantities.

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  • Public bins 50 m away

    The nearest ones are along Via Nazionale in Palau (6 bins). Limited opening — use only for small bags of general waste.

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  • Liscia Culumba Municipal Collection Centre

    Industrial area, recommended on check-out day for large amounts. April–September: Mon–Sat 07:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00. Accepts all fractions, bulky items and WEEE.

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Tip: prepare a small bag every day and dispose of it the same day to avoid build-up at departure.

Security deposit

A security deposit of €50 is required, to cover any minor damage or the choice not to handle waste disposal at check-out.

Refund within 24 hours after departure, provided the apartment is left tidy and free of rubbish. If you'd rather not deal with the rubbish, our staff can take care of it and the full amount is retained.

Pay the deposit online →

Free Wi-Fi

Our free connection is available throughout your stay.

Network: Vento Mare Wi-Fi Free
Password: ventomare

In case of connection issues, message us on WhatsApp.

Where to have breakfast

Le Dolcezze Napoletane

Artisan pastry shop 2 minutes on foot from the apartment, with traditional Neapolitan pastries — perfect for an authentic breakfast.

Via Nazionale 48, Palau · Every day 06:30–21:00 · Tel. 338 3177217

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Where to eat

Da Robertino

Elegant restaurant near the port, known for fish dishes like fregola with seafood.

Ristorante Cucumiao

Grilled meats and Sardinian classics in a rustic setting.

Il Ghiottone

Family-run home-style Sardinian cuisine, great value for money. Via Nazionale, Palau · Tel. +39 0789 708512

Il Porticciolo Ristorante

In the heart of Palau, fresh fish and wood-fired pizza. Piazza del Comune 7, Palau · Tel. +39 0789 707051 · Mon–Thu and Sat–Sun 11:00–15:00 / 19:00–24:00 (closed Friday).

Interactive restaurant map →

Recommended farm stays

Tenuta Sant'Antonio

Elegant relais surrounded by olive groves and lavender, with a landscaped pool and breakfast made with local produce. Website →

Agriturismo Lu Stazzareddu

A few minutes from the centre, cosy rooms and Sardinian dishes with fresh ingredients.

Tenuta Petra Bianca

Among vineyards and olive groves, sea-view rooms, panoramic terrace and local wine tastings.

Agriturismo Piperedda

In the Gallurese countryside near Arzachena: rustic rooms, traditional cuisine and nature excursions.

Palau farm-stay map →

Supermarket

The closest supermarket is Simply, just 150 m away and walkable. It also offers home delivery, handy for bigger shops.

Ferry to La Maddalena

Reach La Maddalena island in about 15 minutes — a ferry every 20 minutes from Palau's port. You can travel on foot if you just want to visit the centre: tickets are sold at the maritime station with no booking needed.

We recommend Delcomar, which offers the best prices.

Delcomar timetable & fares →

Maddalena Archipelago tours

Boat excursions in the Maddalena National Park. Minimum 8 hours, by reservation, from €50 to €700 depending on the tour. On-board restaurant available at affordable prices.

Motonave Maggior Leggero

Catamaran excursions

In the Maddalena Archipelago. Website · Bookings +39 351 7797606

Dinghy rental

Marina David — Dinghy rental with or without skipper, guided excursions available.

Nautica Sagiel — Dinghy rental and skippered excursions from Palau's marina.

Dinghy rental map →

Recommended beaches

  • Porto Pollo & Isola dei Gabbiani — windsurf & kitesurf paradise with chill-out areas.
  • La Sciumara — fine sand and shallow water near the centre, ideal for families.
  • Spiaggia dell'Isolotto — small, sheltered from the wind, calm water.
  • Porto Faro — white sand and crystal sea, less crowded.
  • Cala Martinella — cove in the Mediterranean scrub, great for snorkelling.
  • Cala di Trana — wild beach with pink-sand dunes and a panoramic trail.
  • Talmone & Cala Scilla — natural pools among granite rocks.
  • Costa Serena, Padula Piatta & Angolo Azzurro — three consecutive white-sand beaches.
  • Cala Inglese (Punta Sardegna) — shallow waters, perfect for families and couples.
  • Palau Vecchio — fine sand and shallow water in central Palau.
Full beach map →

Bike rental

Nicolsport: over 45 years of experience renting bikes to explore La Maddalena, Palau and Santa Teresa di Gallura.

Book online →

Private transfer

Private driver transfer to and from the airport, directly to Vento Mare Apartments in Palau. A convenient, stress-free way to reach your destination.

More info & bookings →

Check-out

Check-out is self-service, by 10:00 AM on the day of departure. Leave the keys or the card inside the apartment.

Note: a penalty will be applied in case of late check-out.

All rubbish must be disposed of before departure to avoid the security deposit being retained.

Extra cleaning

An extra cleaning service is available during your stay — easy to book online.

Book extra cleaning →

EV charging

Exclusive service for our guests: 1 charging station available, compatible with all cars (not just Tesla).

Cost: €0.70 / kWh · Max power 7 kW/h · Subject to parking restrictions. Contact us to check compatibility.

Important notice: hot water

Hot water is heated by solar panels. Each apartment has 87 litres per day available: once used up, the system will take 4–5 hours to reheat.

Please manage this resource wisely according to your priorities to keep the system running properly.

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This guide was prepared by the Vento Mare Apartments staff based on direct guest experiences. It is not sponsored: none of the venues mentioned pays us for the recommendation. Reserved for Vento Mare Apartments guests — full or partial reproduction without authorisation is prohibited.

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