Northern Sardinia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Northern Sardinia
Northern Sardinia
Northern Sardinia
Northern Sardinia
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

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 La Punta Falls.

San Teodoro City Centre
Olbia City Centre

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 City Centre

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
Lido

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 Old City

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
Alghero Sardegna

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
Jazz Hotel

Jazz Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Degli Astronauti, 2 Olbia SS
The price is £150 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£150
25 May - 26 May
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The breakfast menú was good, fresh and varied

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Jazz Hotel
The Pelican Beach Resort & SPA - Adults Only

The Pelican Beach Resort & SPA - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Via Mar Adriatico, 34 Olbia SS
The price is £157 per night from 25 May to 26 May
£157
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Olbia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Port of Olbia and Pittulongu Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (322 reviews)
Very nice beach at the hotel and very friendly and helpful staff. There is not much around, so either have a car or be prepared for limited dining options. Breakfast is not worth the cost.

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

The Pelican Beach Resort & SPA - Adults Only
Grand Hotel in Porto Cervo

Grand Hotel in Porto Cervo

4 out of 5
Localita' Cala Granu Arzachena SS
The price is £223 per night from 21 May to 22 May
£223
21 May - 22 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Arzachena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Capriccioli Beach and Carla Granu are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)
Excellent place!

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Grand Hotel in 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.
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 Pittulongu Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (40 reviews)
It is an apartment, not a hotel room. Mine was on the ground floor and there were people walking past and laughing which made it hard to get to sleep but it was very clean. The check-in process was a little surprising in that an app asked me to scan my passport and then let me pay the local tax. ...

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

OlbiaLoft
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
Lovely site, very nice pool. We were unlucky with position of our apartment, it had no South exposure so dark and cool (might be a benefit in height of summer!), and patio permanently in shade. By the time we realised it was too late to move without cleaning charge. Be aware that in low season the ...

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Residenza Pierre et Vacances Badus
Bagaglino I Giardini di Porto Cervo

Bagaglino I Giardini di Porto Cervo

4 out of 5
Via Spargi, 18 Arzachena SS
Stay at this beach residence in Arzachena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Capriccioli Beach and Marina di Porto ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (149 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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