{"id":3374,"date":"2026-04-14T13:46:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/?page_id=3374"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:55:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T17:55:12","slug":"dove-dormire-nel-nord-sardegna","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/dove-dormire-nel-nord-sardegna\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Northern Sardinia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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COMPLETE GUIDE \u00b7 NORTH SARDINIA 2027<\/div>\n

Where to stay in northern Sardinia<\/em> \u2014 the honest answer<\/h1>\n

Northern Sardinia has 30+ destinations \u2014 and picking the wrong one means a week of regrets. Stintino or Alghero? Palau or Santa Teresa? East Coast or North Coast? This guide answers with simple logic: we don't tell you where it's most beautiful, we tell you which destination is right for you<\/em>.<\/p>\n

We've been managing holiday rentals across northern Sardinia since 2011. What you read here is what we tell our guests before they book \u2014 not from a map, but from being on the ground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Choose the wrong area in Sardinia and you ruin your holiday. It happens more often than you'd think.<\/strong>
\n Stintino with limited access and no booking. Alghero in August with every parking space gone by 8am. San Teodoro with a nightclub right under your window. 10 minutes of reading is all it takes to avoid every one of these.<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udccd Coverage<\/strong>30+ destinations<\/div>\n
\ud83c\udfe0 Properties<\/strong>300+ homes managed<\/div>\n
\ud83d\udcc5 Since<\/strong>2011<\/div>\n
\ud83d\udcb0 Savings<\/strong>up to 15% when you book direct<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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OUR STRONGEST AREA<\/div>\n

North-west Sardinia<\/h3>\n

The historic heart of AffittaSardegna \u2014 the area with the greatest variety: Italy's most famous sea, a unique medieval town, an international port and beaches that are still wild.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Stintino<\/a> La Pelosa and the most photographed sea in the Mediterranean<\/div>\n

For those who want the very best of the Sardinian sea. Attention:<\/strong> La Pelosa has limited access and booking is required. \u00b7 Budget: High \u00b7 Families \u2705 \u00b7 Couples \u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Alghero<\/a> Medieval Catalan town with the airport 10 km away<\/div>\n

For anyone who wants town + sea + easy logistics. Lively even out of season. \u00b7 Budget: Medium to high \u00b7 Nightlife \u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\u2693 Porto Torres<\/a> A strategic base, a UNESCO site and lower prices<\/div>\n

For anyone who wants Stintino, Alghero and Castelsardo within easy driving distance, at lower prices. Ferry port in town. \u00b7 Budget: Low to medium \u00b7 Base for exploring \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udff0 Castelsardo<\/a> A romantic village with sweeping views<\/div>\n

For couples looking for authenticity and spectacular sunsets. Lu Bagnu for families. \u00b7 Budget: Medium \u00b7 Couples \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83e\ude81 Badesi<\/a> 8 km of beach and kitesurfing<\/div>\n

For families who want space and for kitesurfing fans. Li Junchi: a long, free public beach, frequent mistral. \u00b7 Budget: Low to medium \u00b7 Sport \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udf0a Valledoria<\/a> Foce del Coghinas and a family base<\/div>\n

For families looking for peace and quiet between Castelsardo and Badesi. A unique lagoon. \u00b7 Budget: Low \u00b7 Nature \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Found your area in the North-West?<\/strong><\/span>\n See available homes \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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STRAIT OF BONIFACIO AND WIND<\/div>\n

North Gallura<\/h3>\n

The northern tip of Sardinia \u2014 pink granite, Corsica on the horizon, frequent mistral. A more international soul.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udc26 Palau<\/a> Gateway to the La Maddalena Archipelago<\/div>\n

Ferries to La Maddalena all day long, a 15\u201320 minute crossing. Pink granite beaches. \u00b7 Budget: Medium to high \u00b7 Excursions \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f Santa Teresa di Gallura<\/a> Corsica 50 minutes away by ferry<\/div>\n

Ferries to Bonifacio several times a day. Lively nightlife. \u00b7 Budget: Medium \u00b7 Young people \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udd34 Isola Rossa<\/a> Red porphyry and turquoise sea<\/div>\n

A one-of-a-kind contrast between red porphyry and turquoise sea. \u00b7 Budget: Medium \u00b7 Photography \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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LUXURY, ALTERNATIVES AND SECRETS<\/div>\n

Costa Smeralda<\/h3>\n

It's not all about Porto Cervo. Book direct and you get the same turquoise water without the booking portals' commissions.<\/p>\n

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\u26f5 Porto Cervo<\/a> The very top<\/div>\n

Spiaggia del Principe, Capriccioli. Book direct: up to 15% less. \u00b7 Budget: High \u00b7 Exclusivity \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udfc6 Baja Sardinia<\/a> The Costa Smeralda at lower prices<\/div>\n

A few km from Porto Cervo, same sea. \u00b7 Budget: Medium to high \u00b7 Couples \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udc1f Cannigione<\/a> The authentic village<\/div>\n

Fishing harbour, La Maddalena in 30 min. \u00b7 Budget: Medium \u00b7 Authenticity \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n Full Costa Smeralda comparison \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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LIVELY, CONVENIENT, STRATEGIC<\/div>\n

East Gallura<\/h3>\n

The arrival gateway from mainland Italy \u2014 Olbia airport, Golfo Aranci ferry port, the first big beach resorts.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf1f San Teodoro<\/a> La Cinta and its pink flamingos<\/div>\n

The most complete destination in East Gallura. Nightlife, Olbia 25 km away. \u00b7 Budget: Medium to high \u00b7 Young people \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\u2708\ufe0f Pittulongu<\/a> 10 minutes from Olbia airport<\/div>\n

Zero transfer \u2014 you land and you're on the beach. \u00b7 Budget: Medium \u00b7 Logistics \u2705\u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\u26f4\ufe0f Golfo Aranci<\/a> Ferry port on your doorstep<\/div>\n

Step off the ferry and you're already there. \u00b7 Budget: Medium \u00b7 Logistics \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\n Sold on East Gallura?<\/strong><\/span>\n Check availability \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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SARDINIA AT ITS WILDEST<\/div>\n

East Coast<\/h3>\n

Less known, less touristy, more authentic. From the Gulf of Orosei, among the most spectacular landscapes in the Mediterranean, to beaches lined with thousand-year-old junipers.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf0a Cala Gonone<\/a> Gateway to the Gulf of Orosei<\/div>\n

Cala Luna, Grotte del Bue Marino, Selvaggio Blu. By boat, from Cala Gonone harbour. \u00b7 Budget: Medium \u00b7 Adventure \u2705\u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\u26f5 Orosei<\/a> Long beaches on the Gulf of Orosei<\/div>\n

More amenities than Cala Gonone, a medieval old town. \u00b7 Budget: Medium \u00b7 Families \u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udf32 Siniscola<\/a> Berchida and the wild beaches<\/div>\n

Berchida, reached by a dirt road through the junipers \u2014 unspoilt. \u00b7 Budget: Low \u00b7 Nature \u2705\u2705\u2705<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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STRAIGHT ANSWER<\/div>\n

Which area for which traveller?<\/h3>\n
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\n Families with young children<\/span>\n Porto Istana<\/a> \u00b7 Valledoria<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Romantic couples<\/span>\n Castelsardo<\/a> \u00b7 Porto Rafael<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n The most beautiful sea of all<\/span>\n Stintino<\/a> \u00b7 Palau<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Arriving by plane<\/span>\n Alghero<\/a> \u00b7 Pittulongu<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Arriving by ferry<\/span>\n Porto Torres<\/a> \u00b7 Golfo Aranci<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Adventure and wild sea<\/span>\n Cala Gonone<\/a> \u00b7 Siniscola<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Saving without missing out<\/span>\n Porto Torres<\/a> \u00b7 Budoni<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Kitesurfing<\/span>\n Porto Pollo<\/a> \u00b7 Badesi<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n
\n Luxury at direct-booking prices<\/span>\n Porto Cervo<\/a> \u00b7 Baja Sardinia<\/a><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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AVOID THESE MISTAKES<\/div>\n

3 mistakes that ruin a holiday in Sardinia<\/h3>\n
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\n \u274c Choosing Stintino without knowing about the limited access<\/strong>\n

La Pelosa has limited access and booking is required: in high season places run out fast, so book as soon as you have your dates. How to book \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n \u274c Underestimating distances<\/strong>\n

Porto Torres to Cala Gonone takes more than 2\u00bd hours by car. The wrong area means half your holiday spent in the car.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n \u274c Booking on portals without checking the direct price<\/strong>\n

Book direct and you save up to 15%: that's the commission the booking portals add to your bill. Search homes \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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CHOSEN YOUR AREA?<\/div>\n

Book direct and save up to 15%<\/h3>\n

300+ homes in more than 30 places across northern Sardinia. Local support since 2011. No booking-portal commission.<\/p>\n Search available homes \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcd6 MORE ON NORTH SARDINIA<\/div>\n
\n \u2696\ufe0f<\/span>Alghero or Stintino? The honest answer<\/span><\/a>\n \ud83c\udfc6<\/span>Costa Smeralda: Porto Cervo, Baja Sardinia or Cannigione?<\/span><\/a>\n \ud83d\udea7<\/span>Beaches with limited access: rules and bookings<\/span><\/a>\n \ud83d\ude97<\/span>Car hire in Sardinia: prices and how to save<\/span><\/a>\n \u2708\ufe0f<\/span>Ferry or plane to Sardinia: which is better?<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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