Northern Sardinia

Travel Guide

Alghero - Northern Sardinia showing street scenes
Alghero - Northern Sardinia which includes a marina
Mugoni Beach featuring a beach as well as a large group of people
Mugoni Beach showing a 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 which includes a house, outdoor art and heritage elements

San Teodoro City Centre

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

Coffeehouses and waterfront views are notable features of Olbia City Centre. You might consider a stop by Piazza Matteotti while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Olbia City Centre
Alghero featuring general coastal views

Alghero City Centre

Alghero City Centre is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alghero Walls and Piazza Civica.

Alghero City Centre
Alghero showing a house and heritage architecture

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

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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La Pietraia

While there might not be top attractions in La Pietraia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Giovanni Beach and Port of Alghero.

La Pietraia
Hotel Martini Olbia

Hotel Martini Olbia

4 out of 5
Via Gabriele d'Annunzio, 21 Olbia SS
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (370 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 Oct 27, 2025

Hotel Martini Olbia
Hotel Catalunya

Hotel Catalunya

4 out of 5
Via Catalogna 24 Alghero SS
The price is P6,582 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
P6,582
P7,794 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Alghero. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (680 reviews)
What a wonderful hotel. Everyone was so nice and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable just what was needed. I look forward to coming back there again

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hotel Catalunya
Jazz Hotel

Jazz Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Degli Astronauti, 2 Olbia SS
The price is P5,769 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
P5,769
P6,967 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Olbia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
Great room great staff great food

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Jazz Hotel
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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 WiFi, laundry facilities, and bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions MAN Province of Nuoro Museum of Art and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 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 Sep 25, 2024

Felix Hotels - Residence Grandi Magazzini
Residence Oasi Anfiteatro

Residence Oasi Anfiteatro

Via delle Camelie 7/25 Budoni SS
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Budoni. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 2 beach bars. Popular attractions Port Ottiolu and Cala dei Francesi ...
Piscine accueil tres bien. Insonorité voisins moyen

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2019

Residence Oasi Anfiteatro
Residenza Capriccioli

Residenza Capriccioli

3 out of 5
Località Capriccioli 37 Arzachena SS
Book a stay at this family-friendly residence in Arzachena. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Spiaggia del Pirata ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
Costa Smelda
Good location. Relatively easy walk to beach. Pool fabulous!

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Residenza Capriccioli
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