Castelsardo is the ancient and magnificent centre of Northern Sardinia. The charming medieval village is made of ancient walls and suggestive alleys that climb up the hill up to a majestic fortress. Castelsardo and its marina are situated on a cape facing the Gulf of Asinara, and lying half way between Santa Teresa di Gallura and Stintino on a coastal strip with rocky coasts and beautiful bays. Castelsardo has a unique and incomparable panoramic view on all the coasts of the Gulf from Capo Testa up to Isola Rossa.
Its natural splendour, fabulous bays, typical food and handicrafts, its traditions and its unique marina make Castelsardo one of the most suggestive tourist destinations of Sardinia. Castelsardo can be easily reached by any means of transport.
By Land
From Sassari, you can reach Castelsardo travelling on National Road S.S. 200 from Sassari heading toward Santa Teresa Gallura for approximately 34 kilometres; From Porto Torres follow the coastal road to Platamona and Sorso; then follow signposts for Castelsardo (distance approximately 30 kilometres); From Santa Teresa di Gallura follow the road along the coast in direction Sassari, exit for Castelsardo when displayed; From Olbia follow indications for Oschiri, pass by the lake of Coghinas up to S.Maria Coghinas and continue towards Valledoria, then take the costal road up to Castelsardo; From Cagliari follow National Road S.S. 131 in direction Sassari/Porto Torres and before entering the city use the exit “Sassari Latte Dolce”, then follow signposts to Platamona-Castelsardo; From Alghero follow National Road S.S. 127Bis, turn left on Province Road S.P.19, transit Olmedo, then turn left into S.S. 291 in direction Cagliari; then continue on S.S. 131 in direction Sassari and continue on S.S. 200 for Castelsardo; From Arbatax follow Province Road S.P. 389 towards Nuoro, then follow S.P. 129 Nuoro-Macomer and turn into National Road S.S. 131 up to Porto Torres, then follow signposts to Castelsardo; From Tempio Pausania follow Provincial Road S.P.74 in direction Trinità d’Agultu,
then turn left into S.P. 90 and transit Badesi; turn left on National Road S.S.134
and enter Castelsardo.
By the sea
You can reach Sardinia through the following ferry ports: Port of Cagliari (approximately 270 kilometres far) with ferry connections to Civitavecchia, Naples, Palermo and Trapani; Port of Santa Teresa di Gallura with ferry connections to Bonifacio (Corsica); Port of Porto Torres (approximately 35 kilometres far) with connections to Civitavecchia, Genoa and Toulon; Port ofOlbia (approximately 120 kilometres far) with connections to Civitavecchia, Genoa and Livorno; Port ofGolfo Aranci (approximately 35 kilometres far) with connections to Civitavecchia, Genoa and Livorno; Port of Arbatax (approximately 260 kilometres far) with connections to Civitaveccia, Fiumicino, Genoa.
By plane
The airports of Alghero, Olbia and Cagliari are connected with continental Italy as well as with the most important European capitals. The closest airport is Alghero-Fertilia, approximately 65 kilometres far. Olbia airport is approximately 108 kilometres far and Cagliari-Elmas is 240 kilometres far away.