Sassari Travel Guide

Sardinia

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a hilltop fortress, and the sea.
A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, rocky outcrops, and a beach with people.
A marina with yachts, a wooden jetty, and buildings on a hillside.
A coastal city with a dense cluster of buildings, a prominent tower, and a marina with numerous boats.
A coastal town with clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and colorful buildings on a hillside.

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A rocky shoreline with a wooden pier extending into clear blue waters.
Arzachena
Known for Relaxing, Sailing and Secluded
This peaceful Sardinian town features ancient tombs and burial sites as well as pristine beaches and exclusive resorts of Costa Smeralda.

Reasons to visit

  • Marina di Porto Cervo
  • Principe Beach
  • Spiaggia Capriccioli ovest
A crowded beach with colorful umbrellas and people enjoying the water.
Alghero
Known for Historical, Marinas and Monuments
The sound of the ancient Catalan language will be your companion as you enjoy all there is to see and do on this part of the coast, like charming sail boat outings, adventurous extreme sports, or simply a day on the beach to relax.

Reasons to visit

  • Nuraghe di Palmavera
  • Piazza Civica
  • Torre del Porticciolo
A sunny beach with people sunbathing, swimming, and playing.
Olbia
Known for Beaches, Spas and Small town
Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, Olbia has an appealing assortment of attractive beaches. The coastal setting offers surfing, diving and a variety of other water-based activities. The sea may be the center of activities, but Olbia also features numerous cultural pursuits including museums, ancient churches and shipwreck treasures.

Reasons to visit

  • Port of Olbia
  • Basilica of San Simplicio
A crowded beach with colorful umbrellas and people sunbathing.
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Known for Ferries and boats, Secluded and Budget
On Sardinia’s northernmost tip is a small port town, with pristine beaches, stunning natural scenery and lively nightlife.

Reasons to visit

  • Spiaggia La Licciola
A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, colorful umbrellas, and a mountainous backdrop.
San Teodoro
Known for Biking, Swimming and Spas
Caribbean-style beaches, excellent bird spotting and excursions into an unblemished hinterland await at this coastal resort on Sardinia’s northeast coastline.
A family of four holding hands on a beach with clear blue water and distant hills.
Golfo Aranci
Known for Beaches, Swimming and Budget
Relaxing Golfo Aranci is calling! Discover its beaches, countryside, boating and more.

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