Towns & Villages

Everything we've written about Towns & Villages in Sardinia.

Sculpture and architecture in an Italian town square.
ArtGallura

The Boy with the Seagull, Corso Umberto Olbia

Discover Il Ragazzo con il Gabbiano on Corso Umberto in Olbia: a quiet bronze reflecting the city’s bond with the sea, plus a short walk to enjoy it.

VIP cabin view over Olbia skyline
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Olbia Ferris Wheel: easy romance on the bay

Ride the Olbia Ferris Wheel for sunset views, a quiet skyline, and a private VIP cabin with drinks. Prices, tips, and how to plan your evening.

Mural depicting rural life on a building.
Towns & VillagesOristanese & Sinis

Tinnura: Sardinia’s mural village near Bosa

Tinnura is a tiny Sardinian village near Bosa famed for murals. Stroll quiet lanes, shoot great photos, and sample Malvasia di Bosa in Planargia.

Christmas in Costa Smeralda
Festivals & FolkloreGallura

Porto Cervo at Christmas: Markets and Lights

Porto Cervo at Christmas blends sea views with markets, music and an ice rink. See what to expect, when to go, and key tips for a smooth visit.

Boats in marina at sunset, Sardinia, Italy
GuidesGallura

Trattoria del Porto, Golfo Aranci Seafood Guide

A candid review of Trattoria del Porto in Golfo Aranci: ultra-fresh seafood, what to order, prices, booking tips, and the best time to go.

Towns & VillagesSassari & Logudoro

Castelsardo Guide: History, Craft, Sea Views

Discover Castelsardo’s medieval lanes, Doria Castle, weaving museum, and quiet sea views, plus an easy day trip plan and artisan shopping tips.

Day TripsBarbagia & Nuorese

Su Tapiu, Mamoiada: A Taste of Barbagia

Planning Mamoiada? Su Tapiu serves seasonal, km zero Sardinian cooking in a warm village house, ideal after the Masks Museum and Cannonau tastings.

Woman posing by yacht on sunny pier
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Marina di Olbia: Quiet Waterfront Moments

Discover Marina di Olbia for relaxed waterfront walks, easy coffee stops, and a gentle day trip linking Olbia’s history, crafts, and sea views.

Aerial view of Geovillage Olbia transitioning into an education and sports campus
Towns & VillagesGallura

Geovillage Olbia's Transformation to Education Hub

Explore how Geovillage Olbia evolves from a resort into a vibrant education and sports campus blending learning, wellness, and community life.

La Marmora - Sardinia Blog
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Between the Basilica and the Harbor: A Townhouse in Old Olbia

Via la Marmora runs through the heart of Olbia's centro storico with the quiet confidence of a street that has nothing to prove. No postcard vistas. No resta…

Festivals & FolkloreBarbagia & Nuorese

Cortes Apertas Autumn Fest: Explore Sardinian Traditions

In Sardinia, autumn never tiptoes in quietly. It arrives with music, fire, and open doors. This is the season of the Cortes Apertas Autumn Event, when villag…