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We know car choice is important for the enjoyment of your holiday, our supplier – Maggiore Car Rental – will guarantee the following:

• highly competitive prices
• no major tour operator is working with them, therefore we are quite sure that queuing will be kept to a minimum, even in high season
• all cars have air conditioning
• a full and comprehensive back-up system

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We do not book flights, we leave it to you to choose the best departure point and flight times to suit your party. We have compiled a list of airlines flying to those regions in which we offer accommodation.

Flights are from the UK, if you are travelling from elsewhere, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we will recommend an airline flying from your departure point. If you are unsure which airport in Italy is closest to your accommodation, please call us on 01223 460100 or email

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Hotel Cala di Lepre Capo d’Orso

Built on the side of a hill, Cala di Lepre affords superb sea views over the bay of Le Saline and across to Baia Sardinia. The hotel has been designed with plenty of space and apart from a wonderful sandy beach, it boasts a brand new pool, almost on sea level, of good sized dimensions with a poolside bar open for snacks and drinks throughout the day. The original swimming pool, hidden amongst the greenery, has been turned into a chic spa area ‘d’Ea Marina’ where you may enjoy the benefits of salt water treatments plus the use of a sauna, small gym and also book various massages and beauty treatments (payable locally – spa open 23 May–19 Sept).

The typical Mediterranean rooms have been divided into two categories – Golfo which are closer to the main building and beach area and Parco which are a little further away. All the accommodation has been completely renovated and is furnished with local materials. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, mini-bar, telephone and shower room with hairdryer plus a good sized patio with chairs and table so that the beautiful countryside and sea views may be admired at all times. Due to the spaciousness, you may find that your room is a few minutes walk from the some of the amenities but a gentle stroll to the bar for an evening aperitif or a walk through the Mediterranean greenery on your way to the beach only enhances your stay at this great hotel.

There are 2 restaurants for you to choose from – L’Arcipelago with its super terrace, serves a mouth watering buffet including international and local fare. Le Terrazze* has a great panorama and is for the more romantic – candle lit tables with attentive service and a selection of grilled meats and fish make for great dining. Should you wish to take lunch, the Mediterannean buffet is available from 13.00 to 14.30 (payable locally) – a wonderful selection of cold and hot dishes along with an excellent choice of salads and fresh fruits.
(*Le Terrazze will open at the discretion of the management.)

Hotel Cala di Lepre prefers to use an electronic card for all cash payments during your stay – this will be issued to you on arrival and you may credit any amount onto it at any time during your holiday. This makes life a lot easier as you have no need to carry cash around with you whilst swimming, sunbathing or walking along the super sandy beach.

With the sun loungers and umbrellas available on the beach (payable locally), the sun beds around the pool plus many deck areas offering both shady and sunny spots, we are sure that you will have a happy and relaxing holiday here.

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