Port of Olbia, port of Golfo Aranci, main ports of Sardinia

Reaching Sardinia by boat is a unique experience that gives you the chance to embrace the island with a sole glance.

If you take a ferry to Olbia or San Teodoro, even before setting foot on land, you will realize the wonders of the place, the coast with its beautiful coves and crystal clear sea, and be overwhelmed by the scent of the Mediterranean breeze. Ferries to Porto Torres, instead, lead you to the west coast, where the scenery is as much impressive.

Major ports of Northern Sardinia

The port of Olbia–Isola Bianca- is one of the largest ports of the Mediterranean sea and it is considered the gateway to Costa Smeralda and Gallura.

Several ferry companies get to Olbia: Tirrenia Navigazione, Snav, Moby Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci, aperforming routes such asLivorno - Olbia; Piombino - Olbia; Civitavecchia - Olbia, Genoa - Olbia.

The tourists who choose Olbia as arrival point, are greeted in the port by the legendary Island of Tavolara. Spending holidays in Olbia is a strategic decision as the city is just few miles from the most renowned beaches of Costa Smeralda, the green countryside of Gallura and the many archaeological sites that guard the history of Sardinia.

Olbia is a 4 seasons city to live all year long: the atmosphere in Olbia for New Year Eve is always thrilling and exciting thanks to the many events scattered throughout the city; in spring and autumn the weather is mild and very pleasant leaving space to activity such as hiking, trekking, bird watching, sailing or gastronomic and wine tours, just to mention a few. Among the many benefits of choosing Olbia as main holiday destination, there is the fact of having all the services of a modern city, including high quality hotels at different price ranges. By ferry you can also bring your own car, or rent one directly at the port. From Olbia, you are then ideally located to wander around the North of Sardinia, explore the picturesque villages of Gallura (Tempio, Aggius, San Pantaleo etc.) or immerse yourself into the wild Barbagia of Nuoro. Further down, worth a visit is also the Gulf of Orosei, with its Cala Luna beach and many other coves famous throughout the world for their unquestionable beauty.

The port of Olbia is a high demand destination also forthe top best cruise lines in the Mediterranean. Among the cruise liners that choose Olbia as stopover we haveMSC Crociere, Costa Crociere and the huge Carnival Breeze.

The guests of these beautiful floating hotels can so experience the hospitality of Sardinia. A warm and enthusiastic welcome is what the city of Olbia offers them. An insight of the Sardinian culture made of singing, costume dancing and tasting of typical Sardinian products such as wines and culinary delights. A few hundred meters from the port of Olbia (it can be reached with a shuttle available to cruise passengers) is the picturesque old town with elegant boutiques of prestigious Italian brands, unique craft shops, restaurants and bars for every tastes ... perfect for some good shopping and to get an idea of the city. To make the most from the stopover it is also possible to visit the region around with daily trips to Costa Smeralda, guided tours around the islands of the Olbia’s Gulf or to the archaeological sites.

The port of Golfo Aranciis the second largest port on the East coast of North Sardinia. Golfo Aranci is located between Olbia and Costa Smeralda. It’s, as well, an excellent point of arrival and a good destination for your holidays in Sardinia. Despite the size of its port, Golfo Aranci is a small fishing village, kissed by the sunshine all year long, surrounded by a rich and stunning nature ending dramatically into the clear sea of Sardinia. It has got a recently renovated promenade, ideal for walks among the fishermen’ boats at down time.

Golfo Aranci has got beaches on site, meaning that you walk there. A bit of trekking is required to reach Figari Cape, witch nature trails offer breathtaking views. If Golfo Aranci is not your final destination, from here you can easily reach by car the many holiday resorts of Costa Smeralda, Porto Rotondo and Olbia.

Sardinia and Corsica Ferries company covers the routes:Livorno-Golfo Aranci and Civitavecchia-Golfo Aranci. Getting to Golfo Aranci by ferry hides also some good surprises. Beyond admiring the beautiful coastline, there is also the chance to spot the many dolphins swimming in the waters nearby.

Golfo Aranci is another leading port for the cruise business in the Mediterranean. Open to visitors, used to welcome tourists, the fishing village offers to the people its colours, its vibrant mood and its great food typical of Gallura. Many are the festivals that animate the day of the cruise passengers. All in the name of a bite of Sardinia.

The port of Porto Torresis the second largest port of Sardinia. It is located in North-West coast and it is convenient for spending holidays in the area of Alghero, Castelsardo, Bosa, the Gulf of Asinara, just to mention some of the most famous places of the west coast.

The ferry companies landing to Porto Torres are:

Grimaldi Lines for Civitavecchia-Porto Torres / Barcelona-Porto Torres

Tirrenia and Grandi Navi Veloci for Genoa-Porto Torres

Sncm for Marseille-Porto Torres / Propriano-Porto Torres

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