Baja Sardinia

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AffittaSardegna — Baja Sardinia

Baja Sardinia: the Costa Smeralda
made for families

“Baja Sardinia is the Costa Smeralda's best-kept secret: the same turquoise sea as Porto Cervo, but with a lively, accessible centre, easy beaches and real village life. The luxury of the sea, without the snobbery.”

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In this guide:

  • What Baja Sardinia is like
  • The beaches
  • Experiences
  • When to come
  • Getting there
  • FAQ

What Baja Sardinia is like

Baja Sardinia is a seaside resort in the municipality of Arzachena, at the northern end of the Costa Smeralda, in Gallura. Built in the 1960s along with the tourist development of the coast, it has a livelier, more down-to-earth character than nearby Porto Cervo (just a few km away): a pedestrianised centre with shops, restaurants and bars, gathered around the lovely main beach.

It's the ideal choice if you want the Costa Smeralda without giving up convenience or blowing your budget: the same turquoise water, but a seaside-village atmosphere where families feel right at home. We manage holiday homes in the area, in Porto Cervo and Palau.

Baja Sardinia is where families go when they want the Costa Smeralda's sea but also a normal pizzeria, a centre where the kids can play in the evening and a beach within walking distance. It's the Smeralda that welcomes you instead of intimidating you.

The beaches of Baja Sardinia

Baja Sardinia beach

The town beach, with pale sand and a gently sloping seabed, within walking distance. Well served and easy, perfect for families.

Battistoni Cove

Right next to the centre, clear water between granite rocks. One of the best loved: scenic and easy to reach.

Cala dei Ginepri & Tre Monti

Sheltered coves with Mediterranean scrub and crystal-clear water, a short distance from the centre.

The beaches of Porto Cervo

10 minutes away: Principe, Romazzino, Capriccioli. Baja is the perfect base for reaching them all.

Must-do experiences

  • A boat trip to La Maddalena — departures from the area, islands among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean
  • The famous Costa Smeralda beaches — the water park, perfect for families with children
  • Costa Smeralda beach tour — Porto Cervo 10 minutes away
  • Aperitivo in the centre of Baja — lively but laid-back
  • Snorkelling at Cala Battistoni — among granite and clear water

When to come to Baja Sardinia

Period Sea Crowds Prices
May–Jun 🌊 21–23°C 🟢 Low 🟢 Reduced rates
July 🌊 25°C 🟡 Moderate 🟡 Medium-high
August 🌊 26°C 🔴 High 🔴 High
September 🌊 25°C 🟢 Low 🟢 Reduced rates
Oct–Apr 🌊 17–19°C 🟢 None 🟢 The lowest rates of the year

Getting to Baja Sardinia

  • Olbia Airport (OLB) about 35 km, 40 minutes by car. The most convenient gateway.
  • Port of Olbia about 35 km. Ferries from Genoa, Civitavecchia, Livorno.
  • Car hire — recommended for getting around the beaches. Compare on Discover Cars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Baja Sardinia suitable for families?
Yes, it's one of the best places on the Costa Smeralda for families: a main beach with a gently sloping seabed within walking distance, a lively and safe pedestrianised centre, the Aquadream water park and plenty of services. A more laid-back atmosphere than Porto Cervo.
What's the difference between Baja Sardinia and Porto Cervo?
They're just a few km apart and share the same turquoise sea. Porto Cervo is the exclusive heart of the Costa Smeralda (yachts, boutiques, luxury). Baja Sardinia is livelier and more accessible, with a seaside-village centre — ideal for families and for anyone who wants the Smeralda on a more reasonable budget.
Do AffittaSardegna homes near Baja Sardinia have air conditioning and Wi-Fi?
Amenities vary from home to home: the details of each one (terrace, parking space, distance from the sea and the centre) are on the property page. Message us on WhatsApp for availability.

Read more on the blog

  • What to do in northern Sardinia beyond the beach
  • Lighthouses and towers: Capo Ferro and the Costa Smeralda
  • Secret Sardinia

Nearby places

Geographic entities — Baja Sardinia and the Costa Smeralda:
Baja Sardinia (41.1247°N, 9.4750°E) · Costa Smeralda · Arzachena · Cala Battistoni · Cala dei Ginepri · Tre Monti · Aquadream · Porto Cervo · Cannigione · La Maddalena Archipelago · Province of Sassari · Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB, 35 km) · Gallura

Homes nearby

We don't currently have any homes available here. The nearest are in Porto Cervo and Palau.

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