Porto Rotondo is a renowned tourist destination, a fraction of Olbia, located in the heart of the Costa Smeralda, in northeastern Sardinia. Founded by the Venetian Counts Donà dalle Rose in the late 1960s, it stands out for an architectural style that combines Sardinian and Venetian elements, with its characteristic square, Piazzetta San Marco, being the focal point of social life. Less sprawling and with a perhaps more intimate atmosphere than Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo offers elegant and reserved luxury, a picturesque marina, and an excellent selection of boutique hotels and exclusive resorts.

What Our Local Guides Recommend to See and Experience: Architecture, Art, and the Sea

• Piazzetta San Marco – The ultimate meeting point, with its cafes and boutiques, where social life is concentrated.
• Church of San Lorenzo (Chiesa di San Lorenzo) – Famous for its wooden sculptures created by Mario Ceroli, a masterpiece of contemporary art.
• Ira Beach (Spiaggia Ira) – One of the most beloved beaches, with white sand and a turquoise sea, named after Princess Ira von Fürstenberg.
• The Tourist Port (Il Porto Turistico) – Admiring the arrival and departure of luxury yachts, the true symbol of the resort.

Elite Gastronomy and Typical Sardinian Products

• Gourmet Seafood Cuisine – Restaurants offer extremely fresh seafood dishes and creative interpretations of Sardinian and international cuisine.
• Pane Carasau – The typical thin Sardinian bread, often accompanied by local cheeses and cured meats.
• Malloreddus alla Campidanese – The Sardinian pasta par excellence, semolina gnocchetti with a sausage ragu.
• Cannonau di Sardegna DOCG – The powerful Sardinian red wine, ideal for accompanying land-based flavors.

Excursions and Activities Selected by Our Travel Designers

• Excursions to the La Maddalena Archipelago – Boat trips to reach the pristine islands and coves.
• Underwater Activities – The area is renowned for diving and snorkeling, thanks to the richness of the seabed.
• Golf – The nearby Pevero Golf Club, one of the most spectacular courses in the Mediterranean (near Porto Cervo).

Institutional Links

• Official Website of the Municipality of Olbia (of which Porto Rotondo is a fraction)
• Official Website of Tourism in Sardinia

Top 5 Recommended Accommodations

• Hotel Sporting – Historic 5-star hotel, located directly opposite the tourist port, with direct beach access.
• Abi d'Oru Beach Hotel and Spa – 5 stars with a unique location, overlooking a beautiful white sand beach.
• Sulià House Porto Rotondo, Curio Collection by Hilton – Boutique hotel with a privileged view of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
• Petra Segreta Resort & Spa (Nearby) – A luxurious retreat nestled in the Sardinian Mediterranean scrub.
• Aethos Sardinia (Nearby) – Luxury and design property that emphasizes the authentic Sardinian experience.

Top 3 Recommended Restaurants

• Deste (Porto Rotondo) – Restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide. Contemporary Italian cuisine with an interesting alternation of land and sea.
• Lu Stazzu – To savor traditional Sardinian dishes and meat specialties (like Porceddu).
• Da Giovannino – Known for the excellence of fresh fish and the elegant atmosphere.