Northern Sardinia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A narrow cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, a parked scooter, and people walking.
A harbor with boats, a stone wall, and buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming, colorful umbrellas, and a mountain in the background.
A crowded beach with people sunbathing and swimming.
A cobblestone street with outdoor cafes, historic buildings, and a coastal fortification.

"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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Jazz Hotel

Jazz Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Degli Astronauti, 2 Olbia SS
The price is £201 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£201
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Jazz Hotel
Hotel Martini Olbia

Hotel Martini Olbia

4 out of 5
Via Gabriele d'Annunzio, 21 Olbia SS
The price is £162 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£162
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (407 reviews)
"Staff polite and welcoming. Everything met our expectations."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hotel Martini Olbia
Smy Carlos V Alghero

Smy Carlos V Alghero

5 out of 5
Lungomare Valencia, 24 Alghero SS
The price is £1,086 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£1,086
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alghero. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tarragona Park and Piazza della Mercede are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (449 reviews)
"We arrived and were told there was a problem with an aircon, but will be sorted within a day. We came for 10 nights, after couple of days there was no communication from reception regarding the air con, was super hot, after few days we asked for a fun , were told they don’t have it. On the fourth ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Smy Carlos V Alghero
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.
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 Spiaggia ...
La Smeraldina Resort
Albergo Residenziale Gli Ontani

Albergo Residenziale Gli Ontani

4 out of 5
Via Sos Alinos, 1 Orosei NU
Stay at this family-friendly residence in Orosei. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Spiaggia di Porto ...
Albergo Residenziale Gli Ontani
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! (184 reviews)
"We have enjoyed our stay, location was great and there all the shops/restaurants you need in the vicinity. The apartment was okay, we enjoyed the air conditioning and the cleanliness. Beds were quite hard and there is no internet anywhere in the building except at reception. The breakfast was plentiful ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

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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