Santa Teresa di Gallura

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Santa Teresa di Gallura showing a beach as well as a large group of people
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Santa Teresa di Gallura featuring a small town or village
Santa Teresa di Gallura showing street scenes as well as a large group of people
Santa Teresa di Gallura featuring street scenes

On Sardinia’s northernmost tip is a small port town, with pristine beaches, stunning natural scenery and lively nightlife.

Discover some of Sardinia’s most striking beaches, superb watersports and energetic nightlife in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Located on Sardinia’s northernmost point, this port town is also the island’s gateway to Corsica. Established in the early 1800s to protect the island from smugglers, today Santa Teresa di Gallura has a culture with both Sardinian and Corsican influences.

At the heart of the town is Piazza Vittorio Emanuele I. This lively central square with cafés, souvenir shops and jewelry stores is a meeting point for locals. Investigate the simplistic 19th-century Church of St. Vittorio. Stroll along Via XX Settembre to find bars, restaurants and ice cream parlors set inside colorful houses. Sample traditional food such as suppa cuata, layers of bread soaked in a meat broth with cream cheese.

A short walk from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele I is the Port of Santa Teresa di Gallura. Here spot old fishing boats and luxury yachts bobbing in the sparkling water. It’s the starting point for boat trips to Corsica and the scenic Isola Maddalena. Walk to the headland at the northern end of town to enjoy superb views of Sardinia’s coastline and across the Bonifacio Strait to Corsica. Climb to the top of the 16th-century watchtower Torre di Longonsardo for more views.

Santa Teresa di Gallura’s beaches offer golden sand and safe, clear water plus excellent snorkeling and scuba diving. Closest to the town center is Rena Bianca Beach. Rent a car or use public buses to get to the town’s best beaches. Capo Testa has secluded bays, spectacular sunsets, impressive rock formations and the ancient Nuragic settlement of Lu Brandali. Family-friendly La Marmorata is great for snorkeling while Cala Sambuco is an unspoiled bay framed by lush Mediterranean greenery.

Reach Santa Teresa di Gallura by catching a ferry from Corsica or flying to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, a 1-hour drive away. Santa Teresa di Gallura’s immaculate beaches and sunny Mediterranean climate make it a favored year-round destination for families, couples and honeymooners.

Mangia's Santa Teresa Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mangia's Santa Teresa Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton

5 out of 5
Via Antares, 1, Santa Teresa di Gallura, SS
The price is P25,728 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P25,728
P28,967 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Santa Reparata and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
Gorgeous!!
"Room was extremely clean. Air conditioning was great! Staff was very attentive and helpful. Food was great and nightime entertainment was the best! No complaints"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

Mangia's Santa Teresa Sardinia, Curio Collection by Hilton
La Smeraldina Resort

La Smeraldina Resort

Lottizzazione Juanmalcu, Santa Teresa di Gallura, SS
Stay at this residence in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Delle Dune and Porto Pollo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
Très bonne expérience
"Séjour d'une semaine. Nous étions sans voiture. L'hôtel est accessible par le bus de Olbia mais après il faut marcher 8 mn le long de la route sans trottoir depuis la ville de Porto Pozzo. Le personnel de l'accueil a organisé pour nous la réservation des taxis pour tout notre séjour avec des tarifs ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

La Smeraldina Resort
Hotel Corallaro

Hotel Corallaro

4 out of 5
Localita Rena Bianca, Santa Teresa di Gallura, SS
The price is P14,090 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P14,090
P15,832 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (172 reviews)
"No question, this was our favorite stay during our three-week trip to Mallorca and Sardinia. First, it's located a five-minute walk from one of the island's most beautiful beaches. (But note: During summer, the beach limits the number of people who can visit. If you want to go there, you can pay ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Hotel Corallaro
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.
La Smeraldina Resort

La Smeraldina Resort

Lottizzazione Juanmalcu, Santa Teresa di Gallura, SS
Stay at this residence in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Delle Dune and Porto Pollo ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
Très bonne expérience
"Séjour d'une semaine. Nous étions sans voiture. L'hôtel est accessible par le bus de Olbia mais après il faut marcher 8 mn le long de la route sans trottoir depuis la ville de Porto Pozzo. Le personnel de l'accueil a organisé pour nous la réservation des taxis pour tout notre séjour avec des tarifs ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

La Smeraldina Resort
Residence Baia Santa Reparata

Residence Baia Santa Reparata

Loc. Baia di Santa Reparata, Santa Teresa di Gallura, SS
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Santa Reparata and ...
7.6/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"Don’t be seduced by the pool or view. There are no bins as you have to take away your own rubbish although they give your a barcode to dispose of it. There is no air-con and it is quite dirty as you can see in the pictures. Also no wifi in the property but we were told we could access it outside ..."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2024

Residence Baia Santa Reparata
Appartamenti Santa Teresa Gallura

Appartamenti Santa Teresa Gallura

Via Atene, Pressi Porticciolo Turistico, Santa Teresa di Gallura, SS
Stay at this apartment in Santa Teresa di Gallura. Enjoy free parking and tour/ticket assistance. Popular attractions Porto Santa Teresa and Lu Brandali are ...
8/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Terrible check in experience
"Have to wait about an hour on the sun beside closed office to get a key despite agreement about a time, full ignorance by staff who just passed you without any attention after nearly an hour late, no apologies as well. Electricity went off twice."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024

Appartamenti Santa Teresa Gallura
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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