Forte Village Pineta

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Mr Hargreaves, Forte Village Pineta
Forte Village has everything that a family might want. The beach arrangements in particular are superb. Such a relief to be able to reserve your sun beds for the duration, and great not having to pay for beds and towels.

Situated in the centre of Forte village, Pineta is set amongst the tall palm trees and Mediterranean gardens in a shady glade with a freeform, freshwater, lagoon-style pool reserved for guests staying in the Pineta accommodation.

Pineta comprises of three 2 storey Sardinian style buildings offering 102 spacious double and triple rooms, all with garden views in a peaceful woodland setting. All the rooms have attractive furnishings and have en suite bath and/or shower room, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, minibar, safe and a balcony or terrace. Some rooms interconnect and a cot or an extra bed can be added on request. 

Pineta guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast at Pineta (high season only) or Bellavista and dinner at the Pineta (open-air) offering elaborate buffets and themed evenings, Bellavista and the Forte Grill. There are alternative themed restaurants (on reservation, without supplement) from which to choose including the Bellavista, Sardinian and Brazilian restaurants.

Deluxe Family Room(37m ² , sleeping up to 2 adults, 1 child + cot) ground floor double/twin room with en suite bathroom with bath and shower, most have an open plan lounge area, a few rooms have a separate area with a single sofa bed .  Some rooms can interconnect.

Superior Terrace Room(25m ² , sleeping 2 adults and 1 child or infant) first floor double/twin room with en suite shower room and a furnished balcony .  Some rooms can interconnect.

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Hotel Bouganville (4 star) >
Hotel Castello (5 star) >
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All guests may dine in their hotel's dedicated restaurant or in any of the other restaurants by making a reservation (supplement may apply).

• Pineta (Bouganville, Le Palme, Il Borgo, Pineta & Castello Bungalow guests):  Atmospheric buffet restaurant set among pine groves, offering daily delights and themed nights featuring traditional dishes. Complimentary mineral water and half bottle of house per person. Open-air restaurant with garden view.
• Cavalieri (Hotel Castello guests): An elegant dining venue with live piano music and a rich hot & cold buffet of Italian and Sardinian specialities, plus homemade desserts.  Elegant indoor dining or al fresco terrace (weather permitting).
• Bellavista (Il Borgo, Pineta & Castello Bungalow guests): Buffet-style restaurant with scenic sea views and a wide selection of traditional Italian and Sardinian dishes made with local produce. 
• Belvedere Rooftop Restaurant (Villa del Parco guests): A gourmet restaurant located on a terrace overlooking the resort, blending Italian creativity with fresh local ingredients. 
• Le Dune (Le Dune guests): A stylish à la carte restaurant with stunning sea views, offering refined takes on Italian classics and Mediterranean cuisine. 
• Forte Grill: Specialises in high-quality grilled meats from Italy, Ireland and Australia, with a wide selection of sides and desserts. Oasis pool view.
• La Terrazza San Domenico: Traditional Italian restaurant serving Romagna cuisine created by the chef, located by the sea.
• La Riviera: A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant celebrating flavours from around the region, with a vibrant menu full of authentic tastes and colours. 
• Rocco Iannone Natural Cuisine: Chef-led restaurant focusing on authentic ingredients and natural flavours, showcasing fresh produce in thoughtfully prepared dishes. 
• Ristorante Cracco: An elegant seaside restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Carlo Cracco, balancing tradition and innovation with Mediterranean-centred dishes. 
• Heinz Beck Restaurant: Guest appearances by Michelin-starred chef Heinz Beck bring elevated fine dining experiences to the resort (seasonal/extra charge). 
• Children’s Restaurant: Designed especially for younger guests with fun, healthy meals including children's favourites and options for babies. Near the Oasis pools. Open for lunch and dinner. Children must be accompanied by a parent.

Please note: A dress code applies in all restaurants in the evening with no shorts allowed.

Themed Restaurants

• Ristorante Brasiliano: A relaxed eatery with freshly spit-roasted meats and grilled favourites ideal for casual or family dining. 
• Ristorante Sardo: Celebrating Sardinia’s rich culinary heritage with local pasta, meats, cheeses, desserts and regional wines. 
• Indian Restaurant: A culinary journey from the heart of Punjab to contemporary Indian cuisine, blending tradition with creative flair. 
   

Lunch

Some of the restaurants are open just for lunch (extra cost) near the beach and swimming pools:

• Pizzeria: Casual and family-friendly pizza spot featuring classic Italian pizzas, salads and local drinks — perfect after a day by the pool or beach. 
• Fish Market: Seafront dining with grilled fresh catch of the day, salads, local cheeses and cured meats — ideal for a relaxed Mediterranean lunch. Open July - beginning of Sept 12.30-14.30.
• Beachcomber: A standout seafood restaurant overlooking the sea, serving freshly grilled fish, pasta and fresh fruit with homemade ice cream. 
• Enjoy Eat Smash&Salads: Perfect for casual lunches, offering healthy, flavourful salads and light meals that highlight fresh local ingredients.
   

Bars

There are a selection of different themed bars around the resort including:

• Pasticceria del Forte: A delightful pastry bar where guests can enjoy exquisite sweet treats, artisanal desserts, and specialty coffees — perfect for a mid-afternoon indulgence. 
• Dune Cocktail Bar: Nestled among the dunes with spectacular sea views, this elegant bar serves expertly crafted cocktails using local ingredients — ideal for sunset drinks or aperitifs. 
• Mordi Storie di Frutta: A health-focused fruit bar offering cold-pressed juices, vibrant smoothies and fresh fruit bowls — refreshing and nutritious after beach or pool time. 
• Bar Bandiere (located in Hotel Castello): Traditional and stylish bar featuring live music in an inviting atmosphere — perfect for evening drinks and classic cocktails. 
• Bar Aqvatica: A laid-back seafront bar ideal for daytime lounging, serving refreshing drinks, juices and light snacks just steps from the beach and sports areas. 
• Oasis Pool Bar: Set by the main pool, this bar offers cool beverages and snacks — a great spot to relax between swims without leaving the water’s edge. 
• Gelateria: A classic Italian ice-cream parlour near the beach, serving a wide range of delicious gelato flavours — a favourite treat for all ages. 
• Tiki Beach: A vibrant tropical-style beach bar where you can enjoy fantastic cocktails and sushi with breathtaking sea views - great for social evenings by the water. 
• Wine Bar: Located near the main piazza entrance, this elegant bar offers a curated selection of Italian and international wines, ideal for pre- or post-dinner drinks. 
• Cantina del Forte: A refined wine cellar bar with an extensive list of over 380 labels and more than 8,000 bottles, perfect for wine lovers seeking a sophisticated tasting experience. 
• Bar Piazza Luisa: Comfortable sofas and sea views make this a relaxing venue for an evening cocktail or casual drink in the heart of the resort’s social hub. 
• Tea Room: A tranquil spot inside the spa area serving a selection of teas and herbal infusions, ideal for a quiet break after treatments. 
• Dance Club: For lively nights, this bar-club venue offers evening entertainment and dancing well into the night, perfect for guests looking for nightlife without leaving the resort.

Management reserves the right to open, close and modify restaurants and bars during the season without prior notice. Lunch is not included in half board.

Activities Included:

• 'Children's Wonderland' Mini Club (for 2-12 year olds) and Teen Club (for 13-17 years, July and August only) open 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm with English speaking staff
• 10 swimming pools including 1 with an aquapark
• Sun loungers and parasols on the beach and by the pool and beach towels are provided for all guests
• Gym
• Football pitch
• Table tennis, basketball, volleyball and aerobics (afternoons)
• Jogging circuit
• Disco
• Evening shows in the Piazza

Activities Local Cost:  (subject to change)

• Nursery (from €20 per hour, paid locally), babysitting (from €15 per hour paid locally), pushchair hire (€15 per day) and children's lunch (€18 per day)
• Thalassotherapy Spa with 6 al fresco pools, sauna, Turkish bath, massage, beauty centre, holistic treatments, yoga and Ayurveda, aerial dance and Pilates
• Personal trainers in the Performance Centre
• Soccer school with Real Madrid FC coaches for children 6+ years (25/05 - 11/09)
• Legends Rugby, Netball & Hockey Academy for children 5-16 years (23/05-30/05, 11/07-25/07 and 15/08-29/08) including England former international rugby union players Bay Kay, Ben Youngs, Alex Goode, Will Greenwood, Austin Healey, Martin Johnson & Emily Scarratt ;  England former netball international players including Geva Mentor, Pamela Cookey, Sophia Candappa, Karen Atkinson, Tamsin Greenway, Serena Guthrie & Laura Malcolm; Former GB Hockey gold medallists including Susannah Townsend (May)
• Tennis Academy for children 5-10yrs with coaching from internationally ranked tennis stars (25/05-11/09) 
• Academies also include: Basketball, Boxing, Swimming, Fencing, Cycling, Table Tennis, Padel, Sailing, Triathlon, Climbing, Go-Karting, Coastal Rowing, plus Magic, DJ,  Dance and new for 2024 Circus and Art academies (date restrictions apply)
• Watersports - sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, jetskiing, banana boating, canoeing, kayaking, Hobie cat, SUP, pedaloes and dinghy hire
• Scuba diving, PADI courses and snorkelling
• Swimming lessons
• 13 floodlit tennis courts (12, 1 hard court) + 3 padel courts
• Bicycle rental including mountain bikes, electric bikes and kids bikes
• Horse riding excursions and lessons nearby
• Golf nearby at Is Molas 9/18/27 hole course (10km)
• Leisureland: Circus, go-karting and 10-pin bowling
• Gourmet Cooking Lessons
• Piazza bars and boutiques/stores including new for 2024 Saint Barth,  10 Corso Como and Bike World store
• Forte Arena: A theatre under the stars! Performers and dates to be released in due course.
• Forte Village Nature Park: Home to over 100 animal species from 5 continents to offer an educational and sustainable experience for the whole family 
• Miscellaneous services: Room service, laundry service, medical service, travel agency, car rental, hairdresser and excursions

Please note: All facilities and services are operational at the discretion of the management, particularly in low season. Forte Village operate a credit card system to purchase drinks, activities, services and supplements during your stay to be settled on departure.

The Aquaforte Spa is one of the most up-to-date Thalassotherapy centres in Europe with 6 warm seawater pools at different temperatures and salt concentrations.

There are also saunas, Turkish bath, Techno-gym with personal trainers, massages, holistic and physiotherapy treatments, health and beauty and bar.

Please note: Local cost €95 for 1 admission (90mins), prices available locally for multiple admissions. Guest will need their own medical certificate or it can be issued at the Forte Village medical center (extra cost).

Alternatively, a 300m 2  private spa is available for exclusive use (on reservation, supplement) with a private entrance, 3 Thalasso pools, sauna, hammam, emotional showers, solarium, lounge area and changing rooms. It is possible to have food and drinks served in the private area (extra cost).

The Acquaforte Gym is free of charge. Personal Trainers are extra cost. The Performance Centre (extra cost) is a fitness centre of excellence for professional and amateur sports players who want a personalised training strategy to achieve the best results in terms of muscle balance, personalised improvement in their individual sport and weight loss.

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Forte Village Resort is a real paradise for holidays with children. It is the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy a holiday with maximum relaxation for parents and maximum fun for children of all ages.

The  ‘Children's Wonderland’  Mini Club (open daily 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm) is a fabulous protected oasis near the beach with play parks, shady areas and shallow pools especially designed for children with English speaking staff organising daily activities, games, workshops, shows and competitions. There is a Mario's Village, Barbie™ house, go-kart circuit and a beautiful Fisher-Price® nursery all contained within Children's Wonderland. A variety of activities are available including clay modelling, pizza making, dance and musical instruments. All the staff have been trained and certified by Worldwide Kids.

There is a dedicated children's restaurant where everything is designed for children from the serving times to the menus and from the seats to the tables.

Children will love Leisureland with Circus, bowling and go-karting and the Baia delle Palme pool has an aquapark featuring water games and slides for children and teenagers.

The ‘Children's Wonderland’ Mini Club for 2-12 year olds is complimentary and there is also a Teen Club for 13-17 year olds. The nursery for 0-2 year olds and babysitting services are available on request (local cost).

VIP treatment with bottle of sparkling wine and a basket of fruit, one a la carte meal, one complimentary meal in one of our gourmet restaurants per person per stay and unlimited complimentary entrances to the Acquaforte Spa.

Santa Margherita is situated between Pula and Chia, on a long stretch of coast fringed by pine groves and sheltered by a line of mountains, predominantly undeveloped.

The charming town of Pula is 11km away with colourful streets leading to the central square called Piazza del Popolo, dotted with café bars and shops to taste typical products and discover the beauty of local crafts. In a mix of ancient and modern, Pula offers an interesting array of artisan shops and boutiques and a good selection of pizzerias and restaurants.

Is Molas Golf Course is 10km away and the archaeological site of Nora and Laguna di Nora, a natural marine shelter, are a similar distance.

Cagliari (46km) is Sardinia’s capital city and characterised by colourful medieval architecture, central Castello and atmospheric port with ‘passeggiata’. There are interesting streets lined with shops and restaurants, the National Archaeological Museum, art galleries and monuments tracing the island’s history.

Repeat Guests who have stayed at Forte Village since 2022 will receive €200 resort credit per room for food & beverages and Leisure Land activities (minimum stay 7 nights).

All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.

Opening Date: 28th March 2026
Closing Date: 1st November 2026
Arrival/Departure Day:  ANY 
Check In:  2PM
Check Out:  11AM
Included in Price:  Accommodation as Stated, Just Sardinia Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price:  Flights, Transfers, Car Hire, Travel Insurance and City Tax