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

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 Port or San Teodoro Beach.

San Teodoro City Centre
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
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 Piazza Civica and Alghero Market.

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 Market.

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
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent planning of space in the room. Friendly and helpful staff, especially in the Bacchus restaurant

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Jazz Hotel
Hotel Martini Olbia

Hotel Martini Olbia

4 out of 5
Via Gabriele d'Annunzio, 21 Olbia SS
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (369 reviews)
Good location close to the old city centre. Staff are incredible…Damarys at reception was so friendly and helpful💙 Alex and Lorania in the restaurant were excellent as well as the maid service! The parking lot needs attention so if you are driving watch the pot holes.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Hotel Martini Olbia
Stintino Country Paradise

Stintino Country Paradise

3 out of 5
Punta de su Torrione Stintino SS
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Stintino. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions La Pelosa Beach and Le Saline ...
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.
Felix Hotels - Residence Grandi Magazzini

Felix Hotels - Residence Grandi Magazzini

3 out of 5
Via Dalmazia 5 Nuoro NU
Stay at this residence in Nuoro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions MAN Province of Nuoro Museum of Art and Piazza ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
Totally awesome.
Everything was awesome however I arrived two hours early and I never got the instructions for self check in. Otherwise it’s a modern, relaxing an upscale hotel well worth every penny. I like how art pieces are in your room as well as in the hallways. If I were a chef I would have taken advantage ...

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2024

Felix Hotels - Residence Grandi Magazzini
Residence Oasis

Residence Oasis

2 out of 5
Viale I Maggio Alghero SS
Stay at this family-friendly residence in Alghero. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Maria Pia Beach and San Giovanni Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (75 reviews)
Great appartment. Non

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Residence Oasis
Residence Bouganvillage

Residence Bouganvillage

3 out of 5
Tanaunella-Via Caronte, 11 Budoni SS
Stay at this family-friendly residence in Budoni. Enjoy free parking, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Port Ottiolu ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
Very uncomfortable bed and pillows, you need to wash your own dishes before you leave as well as your towels. Also bunch of ants everywhere

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Residence Bouganvillage
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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