With its distinctive features and uniqueness, Gallura embodies the beauty of the island: here, granite and large,natural stone monuments go hand in hand with one of the most crystal-clear seas in the world.

The sea, however, is not the only attraction. Important prehistoric archaeological sites stand out in all their splendour, while modern constructions tell the tale of a pretty recent past.

These places further enrich a region characterised by rare uniqueness. Here, silence and the chance to live away from clamour coexist with an area that, just a few kilometres away, becomes the centre of summer and the world year after year.

‘thalassa’, which means ‘sea’, and ‘therapeia’, which means ‘care’. . . . . The origins of this practice date back to Ancient Egypt. It was then resumed by the Phoenicians, the Greeks, and the Romans: thermal and sea baths provided them with a chance to regenerate, stimulate, relax, and remineralise their bodies.

Generally speaking, according to the best studies available, thalassotherapy is truly beneficial for the whole human body, as it facilitates toxin elimination, boosts the immune system, stimulates lymphatic circulation, produces a relaxing and invigorating effect on muscles, and improves skin quality and appearance.

As for weight-loss programmes, the use of algae and mud wraps offers huge benefits. The advantage of thalassotherapy over hydrotherapy is that practising physical activity in seawater provides the additional benefit of absorbing the minerals dissolved in saltwater, unlike what happens in freshwater.