Northern Sardinia

Travel Guide

Alghero - Northern Sardinia featuring street scenes
Alghero - Northern Sardinia showing a marina
Mugoni Beach which includes a beach as well as a large group of people
Mugoni Beach showing a sandy beach
Alghero - Northern Sardinia

"Benvenuto" to Alghero - Northern Sardinia! Alghero - Northern Sardinia is surrounded by the picturesque beaches, forests and wetlands of popular Sardinia.

Rome, which is the national capital, is located 220 miles (354 kilometers) northeast of Alghero - Northern Sardinia, while Olbia is 60 miles (97 kilometers) to the northeast.

Try not to limit yourself to Alghero - Northern Sardinia the wider region features plenty of cultural and scenic attractions just waiting to be explored. You'll also find Laconi, 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the north, and Santu Lussurgiu 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the east.

About 25 miles (40 kilometers) to the southwest of Alghero - Northern Sardinia is Oristano, a regional center where you can visit Cathedral of Oristano, Church of Santa Chiara (Chiesa di Santa Chiara) and Statue of Eleanor (Statua di Eleonora d'Arborea). Oristano St. Francisco Church (Chiesa di San Francesco) and Tower of St. Christophoros are also good to visit.

When the sun is shining, why not take the chance to investigate Sardinia's gardens, open-air museums and farms?. Discover some of the pieces of the region's rich cultural fabric within Sardinia's excellent history museums, theaters and nature museums.

Camping and bird watching are just a few of the options for relaxation in the Sardinia area. Have you ever wondered if you'd be brave enough to have a try sky diving? This area is the perfect spot to give it a go.

Everything has to end, but be rest assured, when it's time to say "Ciao", rest assured, you'll have many special photos and memories to remember your time here.

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Where to stay in Northern Sardinia

Olbia featuring street scenes

Olbia City Centre

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Unique features of Olbia City Centre include the coffee shops and waterfront views. Make a stop by Piazza Matteotti or Church of San Paolo while you're exploring the area.

Olbia City Centre
San Teodoro showing heritage elements, a house and outdoor art

San Teodoro City Centre

5/5(11 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and spas in San Teodoro City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at San Teodoro Beach or San Teodoro Port.

San Teodoro City Centre
Alghero featuring general coastal views

Alghero City Centre

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Alghero City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alghero Walls and Piazza Civica.

Alghero City Centre
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Lido

4/5(14 area reviews)

Visitors highly recommend Lido for its beaches, and you can make a stop by San Giovanni Beach while you're in town.

Lido
Alghero which includes heritage architecture and a house

Alghero Old City

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Alghero Old City. You might want to make time for a stop at Piazza Civica or Alghero Walls.

Alghero Old City
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Isola Rossa

Unique features of Isola Rossa include the waterfront views and beaches. Make a stop by Isola Rossa Beach or Isola Rossa Marina while you're exploring the area.

Isola Rossa
Hotel Martini Olbia

Hotel Martini Olbia

4 out of 5
Via Gabriele d'Annunzio, 21, Olbia, SS
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Olbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (341 reviews)
"Nice property"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Hotel Martini Olbia
Grand Hotel Resort Ma&Ma - Adults Only

Grand Hotel Resort Ma&Ma - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Localita Nido d'Aquila, La Maddalena, SS
The price is RM1,530 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
RM1,530
RM1,683 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in La Maddalena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
"While the "beach" club isn't exactly convenient and there is no beach (so you can only sit on rocks unless you want to spend a small fortune on a daybed), the hotel and facilities were lovely."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Grand Hotel Resort Ma&Ma - Adults Only
Aethos Sardinia

Aethos Sardinia

5 out of 5
Loc. La Conia, Cannigione, Arzachena, SS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM2,835 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
RM2,835
RM3,168 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Arzachena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
"The grounds and pools are clean and beautiful! Nice pool side service and great breakfast. Staff were nice and helpful in planning day trips to different beaches. Shuttle service is helpful and convenient. Can’t wait to return!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Aethos Sardinia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence Cala Liberotto

Residence Cala Liberotto

Viale di Cala Liberotto snc., Loc. Sos Alinos, Orosei, NU
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Orosei. Enjoy room service, an area shuttle (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Spiaggia di Porto ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)
"We arrived 00:15. Front desk was still staffed (apparently 24/7). Street parking was the main isdue with the hotel apprarently being near full and it being late."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Residence Cala Liberotto
La Smeraldina Resort

La Smeraldina Resort

Lottizzazione Juanmalcu, Santa Teresa di Gallura, SS
Stay at this residence in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Porto Pollo Beach and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
Très bonne expérience
"Séjour d'une semaine. Nous étions sans voiture. L'hôtel est accessible par le bus de Olbia mais après il faut marcher 8 mn le long de la route sans trottoir depuis la ville de Porto Pozzo. Le personnel de l'accueil a organisé pour nous la réservation des taxis pour tout notre séjour avec des tarifs ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

La Smeraldina Resort
Bagaglino I Giardini di Porto Cervo

Bagaglino I Giardini di Porto Cervo

4 out of 5
Via Spargi, 18, Porto Cervo, Arzachena, SS
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Arzachena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Capriccioli Beach and Marina ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (142 reviews)
Great
"Great place, quiet, near to the downtown"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Bagaglino I Giardini di Porto Cervo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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