“Porto Torres isn’t a destination like the others — it’s AffittaSardegna’s operational base since 2011. A real city, with a port active for twenty centuries, the ideal base for exploring north-western Sardinia.”
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Porto Torres is a city of around 22,000 inhabitants facing the Gulf of Asinara, in north-western Sardinia. It is the busiest ferry port in the north of the island — anyone arriving here from Genoa, Civitavecchia or Barcelona is on the beach in 10 minutes.
Founded by the Romans as Turris Libisonis in the 1st century BC, it was for four centuries the main commercial port of the western Mediterranean. When you walk along the seafront, the remains of the Roman pier are still visible below the sea level. When you enter the Basilica di San Gavino, you cross the largest Romanesque church in Sardinia.
For AffittaSardegna, Porto Torres is the headquarters since 2011. This is where the founders began, this is where the team works every day, this is where you have the guarantee 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 same place where you go on holiday.
Three stretches of coast around Porto Torres: a city you can swim in, the long and quiet Platamona, and Stintino-Asinara reachable in 30 minutes by car.
In town, a 5-minute walk from the centre. Fine sand, popular with locals, seasonally equipped. The everyday beach for those who live in Porto Torres.
A sheltered cove with crystal-clear water, popular for snorkelling. A rocky seabed, full of fish. A more intimate atmosphere than the main Balai.
1 km from the centre. A longer beach, equipped with beach clubs and bars. A good choice for families looking for amenities.
15 km east. The longest continuous beach in north-western Sardinia: 8 km of white sand broken only by dunes. Ideal for walks at sunset.
18 km east. A continuation of Platamona with a centuries-old pine grove behind it. Crystal-clear sea, a wild atmosphere.
40 km west. The most famous beach in Sardinia, reachable in 30 minutes from Porto Torres. Capped access in high season, booking required.
Porto Torres is one of the most archaeologically rich cities in Sardinia. The layout of the modern city still follows the Roman plan, and every district hides ancient remains.
Porto Torres’s strategic position gives you a 50 km radius that covers the best of northern Sardinia without having to change accommodation.
From Stintino (40 km) or Porto Torres you set off by boat to the island that was a maximum-security prison until 1998. Today it’s a national park: white donkeys, unspoilt beaches, the former prison open to visitors. A full day that’s worth the trip to Sardinia. Book ahead in July and August.
From Santa Teresa di Gallura (75 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 unexpected highlights of a holiday in northern Sardinia.
From Porto Torres you can reach the award-winning wineries of Berchidda, Tempio Pausania and Monti in an hour. Vineyard tours, tastings at fair prices (€5-10), direct purchases. One of the best wine experiences in Italy that isn’t yet 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 — average saving of 35% compared with the airport desk.
The port is active 12 months a year. Trips with local fishermen, responsible tourist fishing, snorkelling in secret coves. We organise them for you via WhatsApp.
Porto Torres has a strong, barely touristy local cuisine: cordula, cassola turritana, sea urchins in season. We tell you the three restaurants where the people of Sassari go at the weekend.
Porto Torres is a real city, not a holiday village — it’s alive 12 months a year. That’s a big difference from the other northern destinations: even in low season you have supermarkets open, pharmacies, restaurants, neighbourhood life.
| Period | Sea | Crowds | Prices | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May - June | 🌊 21-23°C | 🟢 Few | 🟢 -35/40% | ⭐ Best value-for-money season |
| July | 🌊 25°C | 🟡 Moderate | 🟡 Standard | High season, ferries full |
| August | 🌊 27°C | 🔴 High | 🔴 Peak | Book 3-4 months ahead |
| September | 🌊 24°C | 🟢 Few | 🟢 -25/30% | The locals’ favourite season |
| October - April | 🌊 16-19°C | 🟢 Zero | 🟢 -50% | Remote working, long stays |
Grimaldi Lines (Genoa 10h, Civitavecchia 8h, Barcelona 12h), GNV (Genoa 11h), Tirrenia. Frequency of 1-3 crossings a day depending on the season. 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, 1h30 by car on the SS291. An alternative for those flying from northern Italy or abroad on special routes.
Trenitalia trains from Olbia or Sassari + ARST bus to Porto Torres. A cheap solution but awkward with luggage and children.
The widest portfolio of the five main destinations in northern Sardinia. Here we control every detail directly:
Areas covered: city centre (near the basilica and the port), Balai area (urban beach), the coastline towards Platamona (5-10 km to the east), quiet residential districts. Total capacity: 64 guests at the same time. Open all year round, with low-season prices up to 45% lower.
15 holiday homes managed directly from the AffittaSardegna operational base since 2011. On-site support within 30 minutes, direct booking with up to 15% discount.
Porto Torres is the perfect base camp for exploring northern Sardinia on day trips, without changing accommodation:
40 km west. La Pelosa and Asinara National Park. Visited on a day trip starting from Porto Torres.
38 km south. Catalan old town, Riviera del Corallo, Neptune’s Grotto. 35 minutes by car.
35 km to the east. Orange Flag village, Roccia dell'Elefante, Museo dell'Intreccio. 35 minutes by car.
50 km east. The mouth of the Coghinas river, water sports, quiet beaches for families.
We know every corner of Sardinia and select only housing that meet clear standards of comfort and reliability. From booking to on-site assistance, we follow you step by step.
Each property is verified by our local team: real photos, checked equipment and really convenient locations for your holiday.
Transparent contracts, secure payments and prompt assistance in Italian and English before, during and after your stay.
Official rates, seasonal offers and zero hidden costs: the right value for the right home.
