Capo d’Orso (Bear Rock) | Vacation Ideas in Sardinia, Italy
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This iconic rock, near Palau and Capo d’Orso, in the north of the island, was first mentioned in the 2nd century. The natural rock formation is a block of granite that has been eroded, from the bottom up, by wind, water and salt. It is perched at the top of a 120 m hill and has frightened sailors through the millennia. The rock can be reached via a 5km long dirt path or by a car ride and shorter walk. From the top of the hill, there are panoramic views of the Maddalena archipelago, the inland hills and the Capo d'Orso fortress and harbor.

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