Viddalba

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Swimming pool of the Bilo Tartaruga residence, holiday home in Viddalba, northern Sardinia
Viddalba

Bilo Tartaruga

4 people
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
On AffittaSardegna: from € 57/night
On Booking.com: from € 74/night
Terrace with a view of Trilo Albicocca in Viddalba, North Sardinia
Viddalba

Trilo Albicocca

6 people
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
On AffittaSardegna: from € 57/night
On Booking.com: from € 74/night

AffittaSardegna — Viddalba

Viddalba: the Casteldoria hot springs
and the green hinterland of northern Sardinia

“In Viddalba the sulphurous waters of the Casteldoria hot springs flow through green hills, ten minutes or so from the sea. This is the Sardinia few people look for — hot springs, a river, silence — and those who find it come back.”

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What Viddalba is like

Viddalba is a small inland municipality in northern Sardinia, on the border between Anglona and Gallura, in the province of Sassari. It isn't a classic beach destination: it's the choice for anyone who wants the Casteldoria hot springs, a few minutes away (in the municipality of Santa Maria Coghinas), the green hills along the Coghinas river and a quiet base about 7-9 km from the sea at Valledoria and Badesi.

It's Sardinia away from the crowds — the kind many people drive through without stopping, and those who do stop discover with surprise. Natural thermal waters, inland cooking, nuraghi, and the chance to combine a morning at the hot springs with an afternoon on the beach. A combination you'll find in few places in northern Sardinia.

At AffittaSardegna we manage a selection of homes surrounded by greenery in Viddalba — designed for anyone looking for relaxation, authenticity and an affordable base from which to explore the whole north-west of the island.

Viddalba isn't the medieval village with lanes and sea views — for that there's Castelsardo, 20 km away. Viddalba is hot springs, the river and silence. A discreet base from which you can reach beaches, villages and history in half an hour.

The Casteldoria hot springs

A few minutes from Viddalba, in the municipality of Santa Maria Coghinas, are the Casteldoria hot springs: natural sulphurous waters that rise hot along the Coghinas valley, at the foot of the hill crowned by the Doria family's medieval castle. They're a rarity in northern Sardinia — here the thermal water is part of the landscape, not a built attraction.

Around the hot springs lies the valley of the Coghinas river, green and quiet, with Lake Casteldoria not far away. It's the right place for anyone seeking wellbeing and nature, far from the noise of the summer coast.

Things to do in Viddalba

Casteldoria hot springs

Natural sulphurous waters amid the green of the Coghinas valley. Relaxation and wellbeing a few minutes from home.

Coghinas valley

River, lake and green hills. Walks, nature and peace and quiet, away from the tourist trail.

The sea 7-9 km away

The beaches of Valledoria and Badesi and the mouth of the Coghinas are about ten minutes away by car.

Nuraghi and food

Nuragic sites nearby and authentic inland cooking: the real Sardinia, unfiltered.

Where to stay in Viddalba

In Viddalba we directly manage a selection of homes in the green hinterland, ideal as an affordable base for anyone combining hot springs, nature and the sea. You're about 10 km from Valledoria, 20 km from Castelsardo and within driving distance of the whole Sardinian north-west.

It's the right choice if you're looking for natural hot springs, silence and the sea ten minutes or so away — with good value for money. Below you'll find the homes we manage in Viddalba: message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you choose the one that suits you best.

Hot springs in the morning, the sea in the afternoon. A base in the green at honest prices.

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When to come to Viddalba

Period Spa Sea (7-9 km) Tip
Spring 🟢 Ideal 🌿 At its greenest ⭐ Nature, hot springs, no crowds
Summer 🟢 Open 🏖️ Warm sea Hot springs + beach on the same day
Autumn 🟢 Perfect 🌊 Still mild ⭐ Favourite season for the hot springs
Winter 🟢 Relaxing 🟢 Off season Wellbeing and silence, low prices

How to get to Viddalba

Port of Porto Torres

About 50 km. Connected with Genoa, Civitavecchia and Barcelona. It's the most convenient seaport for reaching Viddalba.

Olbia airport

About 95 km. Alternatively, Alghero-Fertilia airport, which is also convenient for the north-west.

By car

A car is essential: Viddalba is inland, and you can only get around freely with your own transport. It's the ideal solution for the beaches, the hot springs and the nearby villages.

Car hire: for our guests we compare rates and find the best option, usually cheaper than the airport desk. Message us on WhatsApp.

Around Viddalba

Valledoria — 10 km

A long sandy beach at the mouth of the Coghinas, ideal for families.

Castelsardo — 20 km

One of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with Doria Castle overlooking the sea.

Badesi — 10 km

Dunes, long beaches and the Vermentino di Gallura wine country.

Coghinas valley

Lake, river and nature right on your doorstep: the most authentic hinterland.

FAQ — Viddalba

Is Viddalba by the sea?
Viddalba is inland, but the sea at Valledoria and Badesi is about 7-9 km away, ten minutes or so by car. It's the ideal base if you want to combine hot springs, nature and the beach.
What are the Casteldoria hot springs?
They are hot springs with natural sulphurous waters in the valley of the Coghinas river, a few minutes from Viddalba (municipality of Santa Maria Coghinas), at the foot of the Doria family's medieval castle. A rarity in northern Sardinia, surrounded by greenery and far from the crowds on the coast.
How do you get to Viddalba?
About 50 km from the port of Porto Torres and about 95 km from Olbia airport. Viddalba is inland: a car is essential for getting around between the hot springs, beaches and nearby villages.
Who is Viddalba for?
For anyone looking for natural hot springs, a green hinterland and an affordable base for exploring north-west Sardinia, with the sea 7-9 km away. If you're after a romantic medieval village, you'll find your place in Castelsardo, 20 km away.
When is the best time to come to Viddalba?
All year round for the hot springs. In spring and autumn for nature and wellbeing without the crowds; in summer to combine hot springs and the sea on the same day; in winter for relaxation and lower prices.
Are AffittaSardegna homes in Viddalba suitable for families?
Yes. They're quiet, good-value homes surrounded by greenery, convenient for families who want to combine hot springs, nature and the sea. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and the number of people, and we'll recommend the right option.
How far is Viddalba from the sea?
The nearest beaches are those of Valledoria and Badesi, such as San Pietro a Mare and Baia delle Mimose, about 7-9 km from the village. The Casteldoria hot springs are 3-5 km away.

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Geographic features — Viddalba and surroundings:
Viddalba (40.9000°N, 8.9167°E) · Casteldoria hot springs · Santa Maria Coghinas · Casteldoria Castle · Coghinas river · Lake Casteldoria · Coghinas valley · Valledoria (10 km) · Badesi (10 km) · Castelsardo (20 km) · Foce del Coghinas · Port of Porto Torres (50 km) · Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport (95 km) · Alghero-Fertilia Airport · Anglona · Gallura · Province of Sassari · North-west Sardinia
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