Hotel Relais Valkarana  

Perched on the shores of Lago del Liscia in Sant'Antonio di Gallura, this lakefront country hotel sits minutes from the town center and a short drive to Costa Smeralda / Porto Cervo and its beaches. Nearby sights include Li Lolghi and Coddu Vecchiu Tombs of the Giants, the Necropolis of Li Muri and Nuraghe la Prisgiona. The property is also next to a golf course — an easy pick for family-friendly escapes.

The place feels like a restored Gallura farmhouse: hand-crafted granite, shady porches, verandas and a lovingly renovated stazzo showcasing local produce. Rooms (18–19 in total) are simple and tidy with minibars, flat-screen TVs, private patios and bathrooms with bidets. Expect panoramic lake views, olive groves and a calm, rustic vibe.

Outdoor swimming pool with a children’s area and private access to the lake. Onsite massages, a solarium, garden, library and a barbecue area for relaxed afternoons. Bar and café for drinks and light bites, free self-parking, concierge and wedding services, plus shuttle and airport transfers available for a surcharge — wake up to lake-breeze mornings and easy poolside afternoons.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property. Luggage storage, multilingual staff and concierge services available to help with transfers, tours and event needs.

Ristorante Le Naiadi serves international dishes alongside local produce and Sardinian flavors, with set-menu and à la carte options on large verandas overlooking the lake. Start the day with a complimentary buffet breakfast (served daily 7:30–9:30). A café, bar/lounge and limited room service round out the food options.