Northern Sardinia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Alghero - Northern Sardinia showing street scenes
Alghero - Northern Sardinia which includes a marina
Mugoni Beach showing a beach as well as a large group of people
Mugoni Beach which includes a sandy beach
Alghero - 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

Olbia showing street scenes

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
San Teodoro

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
Alghero showing general coastal views

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
Alghero featuring 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
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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
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,950 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,950
฿3,506 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Olbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
One word, excellent

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Jazz Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Olbia Sardinia

Delta Hotels by Marriott Olbia Sardinia

4 out of 5
Via Isarco 5/7, Olbia, SS
The price is ฿2,441 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,441
฿2,947 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Olbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (770 reviews)
The room was great, very clean, very nice and in a decent location

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Olbia Sardinia
Stintino Country Paradise

Stintino Country Paradise

3 out of 5
Punta de su Torrione, Stintino, SS
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Stintino. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Pelosa Beach and ...
7/10 Good! (48 reviews)
Consider renting one with AC during the summer, the heat can be difficult to handle. Also keep in mind that you will not have housekeeping unless you stay over 9 nights. There’s not a lot of flexibility on check in. Still, the place is a corner of paradise, beautiful!

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Stintino Country Paradise
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (30 reviews)
A very nice stay. Great location!

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

OlbiaLoft
UNAHOTELS Club Hotel Ancora

UNAHOTELS Club Hotel Ancora

4 out of 5
Lottizzazione Ancora, Stintino, SS
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Stintino. Enjoy free breakfast, a marina and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions La Pelosa Beach and Asinara National ...
8/10 Very Good! (90 reviews)
The room was excellent

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

UNAHOTELS Club Hotel Ancora
Gravina Resort & Apartments

Gravina Resort & Apartments

Via Lu Nibbarone snc, Costa Paradiso, Trinità d'Agultu e Vignola, SS
Stay at this apartment in Trinità d'Agultu e Vignola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Isola Rossa Beach and La Sorgente ...
7.4/10 Good! (60 reviews)
Reception was poor and disorganized. Directions are poor, furniture is spartan at best. Air con did not work. Lovely area overall, wish the property was a match. Pool area was great

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2022

Gravina Resort & Apartments
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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