At Just Sardinia, we take pride in creating unforgettable holiday experiences, and we value the honest feedback of our customers. After returning from their trip, our guests receive a questionnaire, giving them the opportunity to share their thoughts and experiences.

All reviews featured on this page are genuine and provided by customers who have booked and travelled with Just Sardinia. Their feedback helps us continually improve our service and ensures that future travellers can book with confidence.

Read through our customer testimonials to discover why so many guests choose Just Sardinia for their perfect holiday.

Genuine Customer
Alessandro (hotel manager) and his team were absolutely fantastic.

Mrs Randerson, Forte Village Hotel Le Palme
Very helpful providing a competitive quote. Great at getting back with additional information. Helpful in providing a nice travel pack to keep passports in. Smooth process from booking to transfer pick up at the hotel.

Mrs Randerson, Forte Village Hotel Le Palme
Perfect for both children and adults. Can’t wait to go back.

Mr Johnstone, Forte Village Le Palme
Fantastic resort, great facilites for kids, lovely beach, excellent staff, very good restaurants. All round a great resort.

Mr Gudratov, Forte Village Le Palme
It was a perfect holiday above our expectations. Thank you!

Situated close to the beach and adjacent to the Oasis pool complex in Forte Village, Le Palme offers 81 traditionally built bungalows set in the shade of the tall palm trees and surrounded by Mediterranean gardens.

Le Palme has 4 different styles of bungalow to suit your requirements, all with furnished patios leading out onto shared gardens. They are decorated in typical Sardinian style with attractive furnishings, beamed sloping ceilings, en suite bath and/or shower room, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, minibar and safe. 

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

Deluxe Bungalow(24m ² ,sleeping 2 adults and 1 child)  double/twin bedroom with with room for an extra bed (under 13 years, on request), bathroom with a separate bath and shower plus and outdoor private patio overlooking the gardens.  These bungalows can be interconnecting (on request) to sleep larger families up to 6 people.

Deluxe Family Bungalow   (35m ² , sleeping 2 adults and 2 children) double bedroom and separate lounge area with 2 sofa beds (sleeps 2 children under 13 years), bathroom with a bath and separate shower plus an outdoor private patio overlooking the gardens.

Deluxe Family Bungalow Plus  (44m ² , sleeping 2 adults and 3 children) two bedrooms, each with its own en suite, one with a bath and shower, the other with a shower, private patio and entrance. One double/twin (with the option of an extra bed on request) and one room is slightly smaller and has twin beds in an L-shape. We recommend for families with 2 adults and up to 2 children who require 2 separate bedrooms, entrances and patios.

Le Palme Roof Room(26m ² , sleeping 2 adults)   first floor double/twin room (twin on request) with en suite bathroom and a balcony. This room can be connected (via external entrance) with a Deluxe Family Plus bungalow on the ground floor (double or single) making three interconnecting rooms suitable for a family or party of 5/6. (It is not possible to include an extra bed or cot.)

Click here for other Forte Village Hotels >

Il Borgo (4 star) >
Le Dune (5 star Member of the Fine Hotels & Resorts) >
Hotel Bouganville (4 star) >
Hotel Castello (5 star) >
Villa del Parco (5 star Member of the Leading Hotels of the World) >
Pineta (5 star) >
Forte Village Suites (5 star Member of the Leading Hotels of the World) >
Forte Village Villas >

All guests may dine in their hotel's dedicated restaurant or in any of the other restaurants by making a reservation (supplement may apply).

• Cavalieri Restaurant   (Hotel Castello guests)  high class breakfast and dinner buffets including salads, cheese assortment, typical regional cold cuts, fresh pasta dishes, a variety of bread and a pastry corner. From the hot buffet and barbecue grill the chef offers local Sardinian and Italian dishes. Elegant indoor dining or al fresco terrace (weather permitting).
• Pineta Restaurant   (Bouganville guests)  opulent buffets with themed evenings featuring traditional Italian dishes. Complimentary mineral water and half bottle of house per person. Open-air restaurant with garden view.
• Belvedere Rooftop Restaurant  (Villa del Parco guests)  a 1 Michelin star restaurant directed by chef Giuseppe Molaro offering gourmet dishes crafted with passion. Rooftop park view. 
• Le Dune Restaurant  (Le Dune guests)  a la carte menu with a modern take on regional Italian cuisine. Beach view.
• Forte Grill Restaurant  variety of meats from Italy, Ireland and Australia cooked on a grill with a range of starters and desserts. Oasis pool view. 
• Bellavista  showcasing the best of southern Italy's seasonal produce
• La Terrazza San Domenico  traditional Italian restaurant serving Romagna cuisine created by chef Massimiliano Mascia, located by the sea.
• Mario’s Restaurant  dedicated Children's Restaurant with a special menu where the cuisine is tailored to children's needs. Near Oasis pools. Open for lunch and dinner. Children must be accompanied by a parent. 
• Wild Scandinavian Cooking  discover authentic Scandinavian cuisine at this barbecue restaurant by Chef Brian Bojsen (reservation and supplement).
• Forte Gourmet  overlooking the Oasis pool with traditional Italian dishes produced by Michelin starred chef Rocco Iannone.
• Celebrity Chef Nights held on the Forte Bay Terrace with spectacular sea views, these evenings are hosted by visiting Michelin starred chefs (only open on specific dates)
• Cantina del Forte  small, elegant restaurant serving a tasting menu accompanied by a choice of more than 300 Italian and international wines.
• Heinz Beck Restaurant  a 3 Michelin star culinary pioneer

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

Themed Restaurants

• Sardinian Restaurant  traditional local cuisine using the island's own ingredients including antipasti, homemade pasta, porceddu (suckling pig) and seadas (Sardinian stuffed pancakes). Oasis pool view.
• Brazilian Restaurant  carousel of slowly spit-roasted meats cooked over charcoal. Oasis pool view.
• Ethnic Restaurant  serving the latest trends in cuisine, overlooks the Oasis pool.

Lunch

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

• Beachcomber Restaurant  salads, pasta, fresh fruit and homemade ice cream overlooking the sea.
• Fish Market  a panoramic seafront restaurant serving catch of the day cooked on the grill, salad buffet, fresh fruit and desserts.
• Pizzeria  wide variety of pizzas cooked in a wood fired oven, salad selection, fresh, seasonal fruit and typical regional desserts.
• Baia delle Palme Snack Bar  an assortment of Panini’s, club sandwiches, cold dishes, ice creams and fresh, seasonal fruit.
• Acquaforte Spa Bar  herbal teas, fresh fruit juices and smoothies and an international choice of mineral waters. Spa location.
• Pasta House  seafront restaurant with homemade pasta and a variety of sauces made to order.
• Oasis Lunch Restaurant & Bar  serving sushi, hamburgers, club sandwiches and salads.

Bars

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

• Aqvatica  seafront bar with comfortable seating open during the day
• Bandiere  elegant and traditional bar in Hotel Castello with music
• Bar Piazza Liusa serving guests in the central piazza each evening
• Champagnerie  views of the show in the Piazza, an evening lounge bar and a choice of the finest champagnes
• Gelateria  ice cream parlour near the beach
• Mordi Health Bar  with nutrient dense cold press juices, colourful fruit bowls and delectable smoothies
• Pasticceria delicious pastries, desserts and savoury morsels served with a selection of coffees
• Tisaneria  spa bar offering a selection of healthy teas and tisanes
• Discotheque  late night bar in Leisureland
• Oasis Pool  located in the Oasis pool serving drinks to swimmers and sunbathers
• Wine Bar  serving top Italian and Sardinian wines

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 13-17yrs, July and August only) open 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm with English speaking staff
• 10 swimming pools including 1 with an aquapark
• Sunbeds and parasols on the beach and by the pool & 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 (27/05-06/09 and 25/10-01/11)
• Legends Rugby, Netball & Hockey Academy for children 5-16 years (24/05-31/05, 05/07-19/07 and 16/08-30/08, subject to change) including England former international rugby union players Martin Johnson, Ben Youngs and Austin Healey;  England former netball international players Tamsin Greenway and Serna Guthrie; Former GB Hockey gold medallists including Susannah Townsend (May & October).
• Tennis Academy with coaching from internationally ranked tennis stars (11/05-01/11)
• 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! Sting will be performing on 3rd August 2024. Other performers and dates to be released in due course
• Miscellaneous services: Room service, WiFi, 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 €105 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-12:30pm and 2:30pm-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. It is approximately 10km from the charming town of Pula and the 27 hole Is Molas Golf Course is a similar distance. The locality offers a wide range of activities including watersports and sightseeing at Nora.

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

Opening Date: 5 th April 2025
Closing Date: 3rd November 2025
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

Repeat Guests who have stayed at Forte Village since 2020 will receive €200 resort credit per room for food & beverages and Leisure Land activities (minimum stay 7 nights).