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📍 AffittaSardegna — Loiri Porto San Paolo since 2011
Loiri Porto San Paolo:
the gateway to the Island of Tavolara
"From Porto San Paolo the Island of Tavolara rises vertically over the turquoise sea — a wall of limestone climbing straight out of the water. It's the view of every morning, and you reach it in ten minutes by boat."
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📍 What is Loiri Porto San Paolo
Loiri Porto San Paolo is a destination in Gallura facing one of the most recognisable views in Sardinia: theTavolara Island, rising vertically from the sea a few kilometres off the coast. 25 km from Olbia, it's a quiet, intimate spot with crystal-clear water and a slower pace than the nightlife resorts.
It's the right place for those who want beautiful sea without the summer chaos: families, couples, lovers of snorkelling and boat trips. From Porto San Paolo, in fact, the excursions to Tavolara and its Marine Protected Areaset off — among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.
We at AffittaSardegna have been in Loiri Porto San Paolo since 2011, with homes chosen between Tavolara-view spots, the seafront and the inland. We'll help you pick the right one based on what you're looking for.
Porto San Paolo isn't San Teodoro (15 km away) — it's quieter and more intimate, with Tavolara in front instead of the flamingo lagoon. If you want nightlife every evening, San Teodoro is close. If you want to wake up with Tavolara outside the window, this is the right place.
🏝️ The Island of Tavolara
Tavolara is the symbol of this coast: a limestone island rising hundreds of metres from the sea, within theTavolara – Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area. From Porto San Paolo you reach it in about ten minutes by boat.
- Boat Excursions — day trips to the island, with the option of lunch
- Snorkelling and diving — among the richest seabeds in the Mediterranean, with intact posidonia
- Sea kayaking — among the coves and around the island
White sand and turquoise water, with the surf scene as backdrop. Beautiful even just for swimming and sunbathing.
Porto San Paolo beach
Fine sand and shallow water facing Tavolara. Calm and safe, ideal for families with children.
🌊 Porto Taverna
A wide sandy beach just to the south, with a view of Tavolara and a gently sloping seabed. One of the most loved in the area.
🐚 Spiaggia Bianca
Light sand and clear water, an intimate feel. Perfect for a day at the sea without crowds.
🏝️ Coves towards Coda Cavallo
To the south, small coves of the Marine Protected Area: transparent water and spectacular snorkelling.
What to Do in Porto San Paolo
- Boat trip to Tavolara — the unmissable experience of the area
- Snorkelling in the Marine Protected Area — some of the finest seabeds and fish in the Mediterranean
- Kayaking among the coves towards Capo Coda Cavallo
- A day in San Teodoro — 15 km away, with La Cinta and Cala Brandinchi
- Seafood dinner on the harbour — Gallura's coastal cuisine at the table
🏠 Where to Stay in Porto San Paolo
In Loiri Porto San Paolo we directly manage homes in different positions, each with its own character:
- Tavolara views — the most sought-after, with the island's panorama at sunset
- Near the sea — fine sandy beaches and shallow water, ideal for families
- Inland / Loiri — quieter and more affordable, a few minutes from the sea
Tavolara in front, a quiet sea and San Teodoro a quarter of an hour away. Write to us and we'll find the right home for your holiday.
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🚗 How to Get to Porto San Paolo
Olbia Airport (OLB)
25 km away, about 25 minutes by car. The most convenient hub, with direct flights from northern Italy, Rome, Milan and the main European routes.
⛴️ Port of Olbia
25 km away. Connected with Genoa, Livorno and Civitavecchia by the Moby, Tirrenia, Grimaldi and GNV lines.
🚙 By car
Recommended for getting around the beaches and surroundings. From Porto San Paolo you reach San Teodoro in 15 km and Olbia in 25 km.
🚗 Car hire: for our guests we compare rates and find the best option, usually cheaper than the airport desk. Indicative figures vary by season and availability — message us on WhatsApp.
📍 Around Porto San Paolo
🏖️ San Teodoro — 15 km
La Cinta, Cala Brandinchi and Gallura's summer nightlife.
🌅 Porto Istana — 10 km
White-sand beaches with a Tavolara view, close to Olbia.
⛵ Golfo Aranci — 20 km
Beaches, harbour and a panoramic point towards Tavolara.
🏙️ Olbia — 25 km
Airport, port and services: Gallura's arrival hub.
FAQ — Porto San Paolo
Can you reach Tavolara from Porto San Paolo?
Yes. Boats leave from Porto San Paolo every day for the Island of Tavolara, reached in about ten minutes. It's one of the most beautiful excursions in Sardinia, inside a Marine Protected Area.
Is Porto San Paolo suitable for families?
Very much so. The beaches have fine sand and shallow, calm water, ideal for children, and the area is quieter and less hectic than the nightlife resorts. The trips to Tavolara are a hit with younger ones too.
How do you get to Loiri Porto San Paolo?
From Olbia in 25 km, both from the airport and the port, about 25 minutes by car. A car is recommended to get around the beaches and surroundings.
Porto San Paolo or San Teodoro?
It depends on what you're after. Porto San Paolo is quieter and more intimate, with Tavolara in front; San Teodoro (15 km away) is livelier, with nightlife and famous beaches like La Cinta. From Porto San Paolo you reach both easily.
What is there to see near Porto San Paolo?
The Island of Tavolara by boat, San Teodoro 15 km away, Porto Istana 10 km, Golfo Aranci 20 km and Olbia 25 km. A handy base for exploring the whole coastal Gallura.
Do the AffittaSardegna homes have a view of Tavolara?
Some do, and they're the most requested — the island's panorama at sunset is stunning, so they book up early. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and number of people and we'll tell you right away what's available.
📍 Geographic entities — Loiri Porto San Paolo and Tavolara:
Loiri Porto San Paolo (40.8833°N, 9.5333°E) · Porto San Paolo · Island of Tavolara · Tavolara – Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area · Capo Coda Cavallo · Porto Taverna · Spiaggia Bianca · Porto Istana (10 km) · San Teodoro (15 km) · Golfo Aranci (20 km) · Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB, 25 km) · Port of Olbia (25 km) · Gallura · Province of Sassari · North-Eastern Sardinia
