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)

Coffee shops and waterfront views are notable features of Olbia City Centre. You might consider stopping by Piazza Matteotti while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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
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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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
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Pivarada

While Pivarada may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Giovanni Beach and Alghero City Hall.

Pivarada
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! (356 reviews)
"Overall great!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Hotel Martini Olbia
Delta Hotels by Marriott Olbia Sardinia

Delta Hotels by Marriott Olbia Sardinia

4 out of 5
Via Isarco 5/7, Olbia, SS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM422 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
RM422
RM499 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star property in Olbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (761 reviews)
"What an amazing experience. We wish we had more days there. We decided to spend our last two nights in Olbia at the Delta but we were super surprised at how great the hotel was with everything. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The rooms were large and clean. The gym was open 24 hours. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Olbia Sardinia
Baglioni Resort Sardinia - The Leading Hotels of the World

Baglioni Resort Sardinia - The Leading Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
Via Tavolara, Località Lu Fraili di Sotto, San Teodoro, SS
The price is RM1,869 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
RM1,869
RM2,105 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Teodoro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"Awesome location with private access to impostu beach! Amazing staff! Very clean! Everything was great!! Thank you"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Baglioni Resort Sardinia - The Leading Hotels of the World
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.
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! (144 reviews)
Great
"Great place, quiet, near to the downtown"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Bagaglino I Giardini di Porto Cervo
OlbiaLoft

OlbiaLoft

Via delle Terme Vicolo A 1, Olbia, SS
Stay at this apartment in Olbia. Enjoy free WiFi, bicycle rentals on site, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Port of Olbia and Pittulongu Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
"We had a great stay at Olbia loft. Nearby laundry and places to eat that’s all walkable. We did rent a car and had no trouble finding parking."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025

OlbiaLoft
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (40 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
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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