“Porto Torres isn't just another resort — it has been AffittaSardegna's operational base since 2018. A real town, with a port that has been busy for twenty centuries, and the ideal base for exploring north-west Sardinia.”
With our direct rates you save up to 15%. Message us BEFORE you book and we'll compare dates together: we'll find you the right home.
Porto Torres is a town of about 22,000 people on the Gulf of Asinara, in north-west Sardinia. It is the busiest ferry port in the north of the island — land here from Genoa, Civitavecchia or Barcelona and you can be on the beach in 10 minutes.
Founded by the Romans as Turris Libisonis in the 1st century BC, for centuries it was the main port of northern Sardinia. When you step into the Basilica of San Gavino, you are walking through the largest Romanesque church in Sardinia.
For AffittaSardegna, Porto Torres is home: our office has been here since 2018 and our team works here every day, so you know that if you have a problem at 22:00, you can reach us in five minutes. Not a call centre: people who live in the very place where you're on holiday.
Three stretches of coast around Porto Torres: swimming right in town, long and peaceful Platamona, and Stintino and Asinara, 30 minutes away by car.
In town, a 5-minute walk from the centre. Fine sand, popular with the locals, with seasonal facilities. The everyday beach for people who live in Porto Torres.
A sheltered cove with crystal-clear water, popular for snorkelling. Rocky seabed, full of fish. A more intimate feel than the main Balai beach.
1 km from the centre. A longer beach, with beach clubs and bars. A good choice for families who want facilities.
15 km east. The longest continuous beach in north-west Sardinia: kilometres of pale sand broken only by the dunes. Ideal for sunset walks.
18 km east. The continuation of Platamona, with a centuries-old pine forest behind it. Crystal-clear sea, a wild atmosphere.
30 km west. Sardinia's most famous beach, 30 minutes from Porto Torres. Limited access in high season, booking required.
Balai is the town beach, within walking distance of the centre of Porto Torres. It's a small bay of pale sand between the rocks, with clear water, much loved by the people who live here too.
Above the beach, on the cliff, stand the little churches of San Gavino a Mare, linked to the story of the martyrs of Porto Torres.
Staying near Balai: AffittaSardegna manages homes in Porto Torres a few minutes from the beach. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you which are closest and available on your dates.
Porto Torres is one of the richest towns in Sardinia for archaeology. The plan of the modern town still follows the Roman layout, and every neighbourhood hides ancient remains.
Monte d'Accoddi (9 km) — a pre-Nuragic altar often compared to the Mesopotamian ziggurats, unique in Europe (c. 3500–2900 BC)
Porto Torres' strategic position gives you a 50 km radius covering the best of northern Sardinia, without having to change accommodation.
From Stintino (30 km) or from Porto Torres you set off by boat for the island that was a maximum-security prison until 1998. Today it's a national park: white donkeys, unspoilt beaches, a former prison you can visit. A full day that is worth the trip to Sardinia on its own. In July and August, book ahead.
From Santa Teresa di Gallura (about 100 km) you take the Moby ferry and in 50 minutes you're in France. Going abroad for lunch and coming back in the evening is one of the loveliest surprises of a holiday in northern Sardinia.
From Porto Torres you can reach the award-winning wineries of Berchidda, Tempio Pausania and Monti in about an hour and a half. Vineyard tours, tastings, buying direct from the producer. One of the best wine experiences in Italy, and still not overcrowded.
Having a car in Porto Torres is essential to make the most of its strategic position. We compare options for our guests through Discover Cars.
The port is busy 12 months a year. Trips with local fishermen, responsible fishing tourism, snorkelling in secret coves. We'll arrange them for you via WhatsApp.
Porto Torres has a distinctive, untouristy cuisine: cordula (braided lamb offal), cassola turritana (local fish soup), sea urchins in season. We'll tell you the restaurants where the locals go.
Porto Torres is a real town, not a holiday village — it's alive 12 months a year. That's a big difference from the other resorts in the north: even in low season you'll find supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants open, and real neighbourhood life.
| Period | Sea | Crowds | Prices | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May – June | 🌊 21–23°C | 🟢 Low | 🟢 Reduced rates | ⭐ Best season for value for money |
| July | 🌊 25°C | 🟡 Moderate | 🟡 Standard | High season, ferries full |
| August | 🌊 25–26°C | 🔴 High | 🔴 Peak | Book 3–4 months ahead |
| September | 🌊 24°C | 🟢 Low | 🟢 Reduced rates | ⭐ The locals' favourite month |
| October - April | 🌊 16–19°C | 🟢 None | 🟢 The lowest rates of the year | Remote working, long stays |
From Genoa with Tirrenia and GNV (10–12 hours), from Civitavecchia and Barcelona with Grimaldi Lines, and in season from Toulon and Nice with Corsica Ferries. You disembark and you're in town in 5 minutes.
38 km, 35–40 minutes by car. The nearest airport, with direct flights from all over Italy + northern Europe in summer.
110 km, about 1 hr 30 min by car. An alternative if you're flying from northern Italy or from abroad on specific routes.
Trenitalia trains from Olbia or Sassari + ARST bus to Porto Torres. A cheap option, but awkward with luggage and children.
Here we're just a few minutes from every home, and we take care of every detail:
Areas covered: the town centre (near the basilica and the port), the Balai area (town beach), the coast towards Platamona (5–10 km east), quiet residential neighbourhoods. Open all year round, with reduced rates in low season.
Holiday homes managed directly since 2011. Book direct and save up to 15%.
Porto Torres is the perfect base camp for day trips around northern Sardinia, without changing accommodation:
30 km west. La Pelosa and Asinara National Park. An easy day trip from Porto Torres.
38 km south. Catalan old town, Riviera del Corallo, Neptune's Grotto. 35 minutes by car.
35 km east. Medieval village by the sea, Roccia dell'Elefante (the Elephant Rock), Basketry Museum (Museo dell'Intreccio). 35 minutes by car.
50 km east. The mouth of the Coghinas river, water sports, quiet beaches for families.
Do you own a home in Porto Torres? We'll manage it for you, as we have done since 2011.
We know every corner of Sardinia and select only accommodation that meets clear standards of comfort and reliability. From booking to on-site assistance, we're with you every step of the way.
Every property is checked by our local team: real photos, verified amenities and genuinely convenient locations for your holiday.
Transparent contracts, secure payments and fast support in several languages before, during and after your stay.
Official rates, seasonal offers and no hidden costs: the right value for the right home.
