Northern Sardinia

Travel Guide

Alghero - Northern Sardinia featuring street scenes
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

"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

The beach of Cala Brandinchi in San Teodoro with turquoise water

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
Olbia showing a bridge

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
Alghero sunset

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
"The Sun goes down..." Pt.3😍🌅

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
Aerial view over Alghero old town, cityscape Alghero view on a beautiful day with harbor and open sea in view. Alghero, Italy. Panoramic aerial view of Alghero, Sardinia, Italy.

La Pietraia

4/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in La Pietraia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Giovanni Beach and Port of Alghero.

La Pietraia
Jazz Hotel

Jazz Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Degli Astronauti, 2 Olbia SS
The price is RM396 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM396
RM479 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was wonderful at check in and let us check in super early due to the rain storm. The decor was top notch Italian midcentury style furniture, lighting and built in features. Spotless every where. A true gem. The breakfast was scrumptious with a large variety of eggs bacon mushrooms salad cheese ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Jazz Hotel
Grand Hotel Cannigione

Grand Hotel Cannigione

5 out of 5
Monti Corru Arzachena SS
Stay at this luxury hotel in Arzachena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
Lovely place

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Grand Hotel Cannigione
Aethos Sardinia

Aethos Sardinia

5 out of 5
Loc. La Conia Arzachena SS
Stay at this luxury hotel in Arzachena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (243 reviews)
Beautiful part of Sardinia; the public beaches around are gorgeous and pristine; the staff at Aethos are really excellent; the restaurant is good. Sophisticated, great for couples and yet also child friendly without being overrun by children.

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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.
Residenza Pierre et Vacances Badus

Residenza Pierre et Vacances Badus

Via Brigata Sassari, 27 Badesi SS
Stay at this family-friendly residence in Badesi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Li Junchi Beach and Li Mindi ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (48 reviews)
A VERY PLEASANT STAY
A very nice, spacious, clean apartment. No complaints at all. Will definitely return.

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2023

Residenza Pierre et Vacances Badus
OlbiaLoft

OlbiaLoft

Via delle Terme Vicolo A 1 Olbia SS
Stay at this apartment in Olbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, bike hire on-site and air conditioning. Popular attractions Port of Olbia and Corso Umberto are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
Great location, excellent value and a lovely space to stay.

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

OlbiaLoft
Residence Cala Liberotto

Residence Cala Liberotto

Viale di Cala Liberotto snc. Orosei NU
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Orosei. Enjoy room service, a local area shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Spiaggia di Porto Corallo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (176 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
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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