Northern Sardinia awaits you: wild nature, crystal-clear sea, and dream ports! ⛵🌿
Friends of the wind, sailing, and postcard coves, the north of Sardinia is the destination for you! Transparent waters, Mediterranean scrub, and perfectly equipped ports await you for a boat holiday among the most beautiful in the world. But how do you reach the main marinas of northern Sardinia? And how do you get around once you arrive? Here is the complete guide by BeBlue for a stress-free trip!
✈ Flying to Gallura and beyond: arriving in Sardinia
The plane is the most convenient and fastest way to reach northern Sardinia. Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport is the main reference point for those setting sail from this area.
✈ Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) 🛬
It is the perfect hub to reach Olbia, Cannigione, Portisco, and Porto Pozzo. Connected with many Italian and European cities, especially during the summer period.
✈ Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO) 🛬
Recommended for those departing from Alghero or nearby areas of the Coral Riviera.
🌍 How to reach northern Sardinia from Italy and Europe
Numerous low-cost and regular airlines connect the two main airports:
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From Milan, Rome, Bologna, Turin, Naples, Venice, Pisa: Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Volotea, Aeroitalia.
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From Europe (e.g., Paris, Berlin, London, Zurich, Amsterdam): Vueling, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Transavia, and other seasonal connections.
🚗 From the airport to your Marina: getting around in Sardinia
Once landed, here's how to easily reach your departure marina.
🚖 Taxi / Private Transfers:
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Available outside airports or bookable in advance.
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Variable cost:
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Olbia ➝ Portisco: €40-€60
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Olbia ➝ Cannigione: €60-€80
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Olbia ➝ Porto Pozzo: €80-€110
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Alghero ➝ Marina di Alghero: €20-€30
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🚗 Car rental:
Sardinia is perfect for exploring by road. Renting is convenient and often more economical for small groups or families.
🚌 Public buses:
Available, but with reduced and infrequent schedules, especially on weekends. Better to use them only for short trips or if traveling light.
⚓ The Marinas of Northern Sardinia: where they are and how to reach them
📍 Marina di Olbia – a few minutes from the airport (taxi or bus in 10-15 min). Great for starting your adventure right away!
📍 Marina di Portisco – 25 km from Olbia, nestled in the greenery of the Costa Smeralda.
📍 Marina di Cannigione – on the bay of Arzachena, about 35 km from Olbia.
📍 Marina di Porto Pozzo – a little further north, ideal for those wanting to head towards the La Maddalena Archipelago.
📍 Marina di Alghero – easily reachable by taxi (10-15 min) from Fertilia airport.
🚤 Moving around Sardinia between marinas and nature
Want to explore more ports or discover hidden beaches between stops? Here are the best options:
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🚗 Car rental: maximum freedom to reach even the most hidden beaches.
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🚕 Taxi / NCC: convenient and available in major centers.
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🛥️ Water taxi or private charters: ideal for moving between islands and bays of Gallura.
Ready to set sail in the paradise of northern Sardinia?
With welcoming ports, transparent waters, and wild nature, northern Sardinia is one of the best nautical destinations in the Mediterranean. Reaching it is easy, living it is a continuous emotion.
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Contact us for a personalized quote and get ready to experience the most authentic Sardinia... on board!🛥️
