{"id":26,"count":4,"description":"<div style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#1a2a3a;line-height:1.8;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 4px;\">\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2ba5b8 0%,#1d7886 50%,#1B2A4A 100%);border-radius:14px;padding:48px 44px 42px;margin:0 0 36px;color:white;min-height:240px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;\">\r\n<span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fdc709;color:#003d5c;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;\">AffittaSardegna \u2014 Porto Istana<\/span>\r\n<h1 style=\"font-size:28px;font-weight:700;color:white;margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.3;font-family:Georgia,serif;\">Porto Istana: the top beach <br>near Olbia with views of Tavolara<\/h1>\r\n<p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);font-size:16px;margin:0;font-style:italic;\">\"Porto Istana \u00e8 la spiaggia che gli olbiesi tengono per s\u00e9 \u2014 sabbia bianchissima, mare turchese, fondale degradante per centinaia di metri, vista sull'isola di Tavolara. A 15 km da Olbia, 50 minuti da Porto Cervo. Una delle migliori della Sardegna nord-orientale.\"<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fdc709 0%,#f4b400 100%);border:3px solid #c41e3a;border-radius:14px;padding:28px 32px;margin:0 0 36px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(196,30,58,0.15);\">\r\n<div style=\"font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;color:#c41e3a;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:8px;\">DIRECT BOOKING OFFER<\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:24px;color:#1a2a3a;margin:0 0 14px;border:none;padding:0;line-height:1.3;\">Book direct \u2014 save up to 15%<\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1a2a3a;margin:0 0 18px;line-height:1.6;\">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.<\/p>\r\n<div style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/390794125245\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#25D366;color:white;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:8px;font-family:sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;margin:4px;\">\ud83d\udcac Message us on WhatsApp<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"tel:+390794125245\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#1B2A4A;color:white;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:8px;font-family:sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;margin:4px;\">\ud83d\udcde +39 079 412 5245<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"font-family:sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#1a2a3a;line-height:1.8;border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);padding-top:14px;\">\u2705 <strong>Message us BEFORE you book<\/strong> \u2014 we'll help you choose | \u2705 <strong>Flexible cancellation<\/strong> (terms in chat) | \u2705 <strong>Since 2011<\/strong> \u2014 300+ homes managed directly<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 24px;margin:0 0 36px;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.5px;\">\r\n<strong style=\"color:#1d7886;display:block;margin-bottom:10px;\">In this guide:<\/strong>\r\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;columns:2;\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#porto-istana\" style=\"color:#09b1c0;text-decoration:none;\">Cos'\u00e8 Porto Istana<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The beach<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Tavolara views<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Must-do experiences<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"translation-block\">When to come<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Getting there<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Nearby<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"translation-block\">FAQ<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"porto-istana\" style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\">Cos'\u00e8 Porto Istana<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">Porto Istana is a <strong>seaside hamlet in the municipality of Olbia<\/strong>, on the east coast about 15 km from the town centre. A residential and holiday area that has grown up around what is considered <strong>one of the most beautiful beaches in north-east Sardinia<\/strong> \u2014 brilliant white sand, turquoise sea, panoramic views of Tavolara island.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">It is <strong>meno \"scoperta\"<\/strong> than San Teodoro or the Costa Smeralda: the visitors are mostly people from Olbia, northern Sardinians and well-informed travellers looking for <strong>premium sea quality without paying Porto Cervo prices<\/strong>. A peaceful atmosphere, excellent seafood restaurants, beach clubs with facilities but no glitzy excess.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">In Porto Istana, AffittaSardegna directly manages a selection of homes for those who want a top beach, Olbia close by (airport and port) and the Costa Smeralda within easy reach. It's the ideal base if you want to <strong>combine the comforts of town with a sea of the very highest quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border-left:4px solid #2ba5b8;background:#e0f3f6;padding:18px 24px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:17px;font-style:italic;color:#1d7886;\">Porto Istana is where Olbia's locals go on Saturday afternoons. An incredible sea, no queues, no inflated prices. Proof that north-east Sardinia still has top spots that mass tourism hasn't spoilt.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"spiaggia\" style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\">The beach at Porto Istana<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">The <strong>beach of Porto Istana<\/strong> is divided into 4 continuous stretches (1\u00aa, 2\u00aa, 3\u00aa, 4\u00aa Spiaggia) running for about 1.5 km. Very fine, dazzling white sand, a seabed that slopes gently for hundreds of metres (ideal for children) and a sea with turquoise reflections that will leave you speechless.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16px;\">\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>1\u00aa Spiaggia<\/strong> \u2014 the busiest, with beach clubs<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>2\u00aa Spiaggia<\/strong> \u2014 a mix of beach clubs and free public beach, family atmosphere<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>3\u00aa Spiaggia<\/strong> \u2014 quieter<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>4\u00aa Spiaggia<\/strong> \u2014 the wildest and most secluded, popular with people from Olbia<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">The <strong>Tavolara backdrop<\/strong> makes the beach one of the most photographed settings in north-east Sardinia. <strong>Monte Tavolara<\/strong> (565 m) rises from the sea like a theatre set.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"tavolara\" style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\">L'Area Marina di Tavolara<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">Porto Istana lies within the<strong>Area Marina Protetta di Tavolara - Punta Coda Cavallo<\/strong>, one of the largest and best-protected in the Mediterranean (150 km\u00b2). Its seabed is among the richest in the Mediterranean \u2014 intact posidonia seagrass, plentiful fish, exceptional biodiversity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16px;\">\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>Snorkelling<\/strong> straight from the beach \u2014 colourful fish even in a few metres of water<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>Diving<\/strong> with dive centres in Porto San Paolo (10 minutes)<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>Trips to Tavolara<\/strong> \u2014 departures from the harbour at Porto San Paolo<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>Birdwatching<\/strong> \u2014 Audouin's gulls, shags, ospreys<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"esperienze\" style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\" class=\"translation-block\">Must-do experiences<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#005a7a;margin:28px 0 12px;\">Pranzo a Tavolara da \"Da Tonino\"<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">Il ristorante leggendario sull'isola di Tavolara, gestito dalla famiglia \"regnante\" dell'isola. Pesce locale del giorno in atmosfera fuori dal mondo. Da Porto San Paolo (10 minuti da Porto Istana) traghetti giornalieri. Prenotare settimane prima in alta stagione.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#005a7a;margin:28px 0 12px;\">A glamorous aperitivo on the Costa Smeralda<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">Porto Cervo is 50 minutes away, Porto Rotondo 35. An evening aperitivo in the Piazzetta + back to Porto Istana for a quiet dinner \u2014 the best combination for enjoying the Costa Smeralda without paying to stay there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#005a7a;margin:28px 0 12px;\">Sunset from Punta Coda Cavallo<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">A panoramic headland 15 minutes away by car. 360\u00b0 views over Tavolara, the coast and Cala Brandinchi. Unforgettable sunsets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#005a7a;margin:28px 0 12px;\">Dinner in Olbia's old town<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\" class=\"translation-block\">15 minutes away by car, Olbia's pedestrianised centre has excellent seafood restaurants at much more reasonable prices than the Costa Smeralda. Olbia mussels, bottarga (cured fish roe), fritto misto (mixed fried seafood).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;color:#005a7a;margin:28px 0 12px;\">Car Rental<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">Essential to make the most of the strategic location. We compare options through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=AFFITTASARDEGNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#09b1c0;text-decoration:none;\">Discover Cars<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"quando\" style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\">When to come to Porto Istana<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:20px 0 36px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(43,165,184,0.1);\">\r\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14px;\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"background:#1d7886;color:#fff;padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;\" class=\"translation-block\">Period<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"background:#1d7886;color:#fff;padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;\" class=\"translation-block\">Sea<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"background:#1d7886;color:#fff;padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;\" class=\"translation-block\">Crowds<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"background:#1d7886;color:#fff;padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;\" class=\"translation-block\">Prices<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"background:#1d7886;color:#fff;padding:12px 14px;text-align:left;\" class=\"translation-block\">Tip<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">May\u2013June<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf0a 21\u201323\u00b0C<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udfe2 Low<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\">\ud83d\udfe2 Reduced rates<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\u2b50 Best season<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background:#e0f3f6;\"><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">July<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf0a 25\u00b0C<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udfe1 Moderate<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udfe1 Standard<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">Book 3 months ahead<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">August<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\">\ud83c\udf0a 25\u201326\u00b0C<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udfe1 High<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udd34 Peak<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">Book 4\u20135 months ahead<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"background:#e0f3f6;\"><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">September<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf0a 24\u00b0C<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udfe2 Low<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\">\ud83d\udfe2 Reduced rates<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" class=\"translation-block\">\u2b50 Best month<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<tr><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;\" class=\"translation-block\">October\u2013April<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf0a 17\u201319\u00b0C<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;\" class=\"translation-block\">\ud83d\udfe2 None<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;\">\ud83d\udfe2 Le tariffe pi\u00f9 basse dell'anno<\/td><td style=\"padding:10px 14px;\" class=\"translation-block\">Snorkelling possible<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"arrivare\" style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\">How to get to Porto Istana<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin:20px 0 36px;\">\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:white;border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-left:4px solid #2ba5b8;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(43,165,184,0.07);\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;color:#1d7886;\">Olbia Airport (OLB)<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.6;font-family:sans-serif;\">12 km, 15\u201320 minutes by car. One of the most convenient in Sardinia.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:white;border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-left:4px solid #fdc709;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(43,165,184,0.07);\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;color:#1d7886;\">Port of Olbia<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.6;font-family:sans-serif;\" class=\"translation-block\">15 km. Ferry companies: Moby, Tirrenia, Grimaldi, GNV.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:white;border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-left:4px solid #27ae60;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(43,165,184,0.07);\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;color:#1d7886;\">ARST buses<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.6;font-family:sans-serif;\" class=\"translation-block\">Seasonal connections from Olbia centre\/airport.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:white;border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-left:4px solid #09b1c0;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(43,165,184,0.07);\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;color:#1d7886;\">Olbia station<\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.6;font-family:sans-serif;\" class=\"translation-block\">15 km. Regional trains Olbia\u2013Cagliari.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"dormire\" style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\">Where to stay: AffittaSardegna homes in Porto Istana<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">In Porto Istana we manage selected homes, designed for those who want a top beach + Olbia close by:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16px;\">\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>Apartments near the beach<\/strong> \u2014 a 5\u201310 minute walk from the sea<\/li>\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\"><strong>Small villas with garden<\/strong> \u2014 more spacious options for families\/groups<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16.5px;\">Each home has different amenities: you'll find them on every home's page.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1d7886,#2ba5b8);border-radius:14px;padding:32px 36px;text-align:center;margin:40px 0;\">\r\n<p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);margin:0 0 18px;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;\">Holiday homes managed directly since 2011. Book direct and save up to 15%.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/book.affittasardegna.it\/?city=porto-istana\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fdc709;color:#1d7886;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:8px;font-family:sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:16px;margin:4px;\">\ud83c\udfe0 See the Available Homes<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/390794125245\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);color:white;text-decoration:none;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:8px;font-family:sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:16px;margin:4px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\">\ud83d\udcac Message us on WhatsApp<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"dintorni\" style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\" class=\"translation-block\">Nearby<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin:20px 0 36px;\">\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:white;border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-left:4px solid #2ba5b8;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(43,165,184,0.07);\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;color:#1d7886;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/destinations\/olbia\/\" style=\"color:#1d7886;text-decoration:none;\">Olbia<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.6;font-family:sans-serif;\" class=\"translation-block\">15 km. Airport\/port hub, pedestrianised old town, restaurants.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:white;border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-left:4px solid #fdc709;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(43,165,184,0.07);\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;color:#1d7886;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/destinations\/porto-cervo\/\" style=\"color:#1d7886;text-decoration:none;\">Porto Cervo<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.6;font-family:sans-serif;\">About 45 km. Heart of the Costa Smeralda, the Piazzetta, the marina, luxury boutiques.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:white;border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-left:4px solid #27ae60;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(43,165,184,0.07);\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;color:#1d7886;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/destinations\/san-teodoro\/\" style=\"color:#1d7886;text-decoration:none;\">San Teodoro<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.6;font-family:sans-serif;\" class=\"translation-block\">20 km. La Cinta, Cala Brandinchi, lively evenings.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:white;border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-left:4px solid #c41e3a;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:0 3px 14px rgba(43,165,184,0.07);\">\r\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;color:#1d7886;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/destinations\/palau\/\" style=\"color:#1d7886;text-decoration:none;\">Palau<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:0;line-height:1.6;font-family:sans-serif;\">About 60 km. Port for La Maddalena, Capo d'Orso.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\">Read more on the blog<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<ul style=\"padding-left:22px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:16px;\">\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 <a href=\"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/sardinia-with-children-top-beaches-what-to-do-by-age-and-practical-advice-guide-2026\/\" style=\"color:#09b1c0;text-decoration:none;\">The best beaches for children<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\">\u26f4\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/ferries-to-sardinia-2026-routes-companies-and-updated-prices\/\" style=\"color:#09b1c0;text-decoration:none;\">Guide to ferries to Sardinia<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:7px;\">\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/numbered-beaches-in-north-sardinia-2026\/\" style=\"color:#09b1c0;text-decoration:none;\">Beaches with limited access: rules and bookings<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"font-size:26px;color:#003d5c;border-bottom:2px solid #e0f0f5;padding-bottom:10px;margin:44px 0 22px;line-height:1.3;\">FAQ \u2014 Porto Istana<\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:700;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1d7886;\" itemprop=\"name\" class=\"translation-block\">How much does it cost to rent a home in Porto Istana?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">Prices vary with the season and the type of home. You'll find the exact price on each home's page, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you straight away what's available.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:700;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1d7886;\" itemprop=\"name\" class=\"translation-block\">Is Porto Istana suitable for families with children?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"translation-block\">Yes, one of the best in the north-east for families. A seabed that slopes gently for hundreds of metres, dazzling white sand, a peaceful atmosphere with no party scene, beach clubs with facilities, restaurants nearby, a paediatrician in Olbia (15 minutes).<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:700;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1d7886;\" itemprop=\"name\" class=\"translation-block\">Porto Istana or San Teodoro: which is better?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">Porto Istana = mare alla pari, atmosfera pi\u00f9 tranquilla, pi\u00f9 vicina all'aeroporto (15 minuti), prezzi pi\u00f9 contenuti, vista Tavolara identica. San Teodoro = movida e vita serale, pi\u00f9 scelta ristoranti. Per chi cerca solo mare top + comodit\u00e0: Porto Istana vince.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:700;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1d7886;\" itemprop=\"name\" class=\"translation-block\">Do AffittaSardegna homes in Porto Istana have air conditioning and Wi-Fi?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">Amenities vary from home to home: you'll find them on each home's page.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:700;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1d7886;\" itemprop=\"name\" class=\"translation-block\">Can you go snorkelling at Porto Istana?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">Yes, the Tavolara Marine Protected Area has some of the richest seabeds in the Mediterranean. Plenty of fish even in a few metres of water, intact posidonia meadows. Mask + snorkel for snorkelling on your own. Diving centres in Porto San Paolo (10 minutes) for guided dives.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:700;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1d7886;\" itemprop=\"name\" class=\"translation-block\">How many days do you need to visit Porto Istana?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" class=\"translation-block\">For Porto Istana + Tavolara alone: 5\u20136 nights. To use it as a base for the Costa Smeralda, San Teodoro, Palau and La Maddalena: 10\u201314 days. A top strategic location in the north-east.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:700;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1d7886;\" itemprop=\"name\">Is there nightlife in Porto Istana?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">No, the atmosphere is peaceful. For nightlife: San Teodoro 20 km away, Olbia centre 15 km, Porto Cervo about 45 km. Porto Istana is the choice for serious relaxation.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:700;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1d7886;\" itemprop=\"name\" class=\"translation-block\">Are pets allowed?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">Some homes in Porto Istana accept pets. Message us on WhatsApp.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #b0d8df;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n<div style=\"background:#e0f3f6;padding:14px 20px;font-weight:700;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:#1d7886;\" itemprop=\"name\" class=\"translation-block\">What are the typical foods in Porto Istana?<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;border-top:1px solid #d2e6ea;\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><span itemprop=\"text\">Gallurese seafood cooking: Olbia mussels (a local speciality), bottarga, sea urchins, spaghetti with clams, lobster. Restaurants near the beach or in the centre of Olbia.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:#003d5c;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin:36px 0 0;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:12px;line-height:1.8;\">\r\n<strong style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);\">Geographic entities \u2014 Porto Istana and the Tavolara area:<\/strong><br>\r\nPorto Istana (40.8714\u00b0N, 9.6353\u00b0E) \u00b7 Comune di Olbia \u00b7 Area Marina Protetta Tavolara - Punta Coda Cavallo \u00b7 Monte Tavolara (565 m) \u00b7 Porto San Paolo \u00b7 1\u00aa-2\u00aa-3\u00aa-4\u00aa Spiaggia \u00b7 Punta Coda Cavallo \u00b7 Aeroporto Olbia-Costa Smeralda (OLB, 12 km) \u00b7 Porto di Olbia (15 km) \u00b7 Provincia di Sassari \u00b7 Gallura \u00b7 Sardegna Nord-Orientale\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","link":"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/localita\/porto-istana-sardegna\/","name":"Porto Istana","slug":"porto-istana-sardegna","taxonomy":"posizioni","parent":0,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posizioni\/26","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posizioni"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/posizioni"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/affittasardegna.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alloggi?posizioni=26"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}