Portobello Di Gallura: Coast and Granite

Portobello Di Gallura between coast and granite

Spiaggia di Portobello lies amid Mediterranean maquis, granite cliffs and the village of Portobello di Gallura. As a result, beach, rocky landscapes and a village setting come together – a clear point of reference when choosing a holiday apartment in Portobello Di Gallura based on the desired mix of coast and activities.

The Portobello area includes several beaches, each with its own character. Baja dell’Amore is a beach with tamarisk trees that provide shade. Small boats can also moor at Baja dell’Uomo. Spiaggia Rosa is characterised by the distinctive colour of its granite sand. Spiaggia Lu Culumbu is one of the best-known beaches in the Portobello area.

There are toilets in the immediate vicinity of Spiaggia di Portobello. In the nearby village of Portobello, there are restaurants and bars. This means the beach and village can be viewed as different parts of a day.

Coastal paths and activities around Aglientu

The Green Way coastal path runs from Spiaggia di Portobello for 32 km along the entire coastline of the municipality, on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. In Aglientu, the coast has several paths for walks, longer hikes in spring and autumn, and horseback riding.

In the municipality of Aglientu, diving centres organise both recreational and technical dives. The range of activities therefore extends from coastal paths to specialised activities in the water.

Cultural sites in the surrounding area

In the surrounding area of Portobello di Gallura, Chiesa San Silverio is located on the coast near the rocks of Punta Li Francesi and two bays. The local residents and fishermen from Ponza wanted the church to be built and erected it in 1938.

Also in the surrounding area, Nuraghe Tuttusoni dates from the Bronze Age and is dated to the period from 1800 to 600 BC. It is characterised by a central tholos, that is, a false dome. It can be reached via Strada Provinciale No. 90 Castelsardo–S. Teresa Gallura, as well as via a paved access road and clear signage.

Nuraghe Finucchjiaglia, located in the surrounding area of Portobello di Gallura, dates from the Bronze Age and is dated to the period from 1800 to 600 BC

Torre Spagnola was part of Sardinia’s historic coastal defence, observation and communications system, which existed from the early Middle Ages until the mid-19th century. In the surrounding area of Portobello di Gallura, it was built in 1605 to guard the tuna fishery.

Choose a holiday apartment in Portobello Di Gallura based on your holiday focus

When choosing a holiday apartment in Portobello Di Gallura, it is worth considering the focus of your holiday: coast and beach are set against the paths, horseback rides and dives in the municipality of Aglientu; in addition, the surrounding area offers the history of churches, nuraghi and towers. This allows you to decide in advance whether your days should focus on the sea, active pursuits or cultural discoveries.

Further destinations for orientation

Sant Antonio Di Gallura, Monte Petrosu, Porto Cervo, Tinnari, Luras, Cugnana Verde, Abbiadori, Vaccileddi

For the higher-level travel overview: Olbia-Tempio.