Where to Base
Stay in the city center or near the port for easy walking access to Roman ruins and coastal views. Its proximity to Sassari allows for convenient day trips to the university district and broader northern Sardinia attractions.
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Porto Torres
Porto Torres is a historic city in northwestern Sardinia, Italy, founded in the 1st century BC as the island's first Roman colony. Situated on the coast within the Gulf of Asinara, it serves as the island's second-largest seaport. The city is strategically located just east of Falcone Cape and is in close proximity to Sassari, home to the local university. For frequent-flyer hotel travelers, Porto Torres offers a unique blend of ancient Roman heritage and coastal accessibility. Its central location makes it an excellent base for exploring the northern part of Sardinia, combining historical sites with convenient transport links to other key destinations on the island.
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Getting there & around
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Getting Around
As the island's second-biggest seaport, maritime connections are robust. By road, its closeness to Sassari provides quick access to the wider island network, ideal for car rentals or local bus exploration.
Best Season
Spring and summer offer pleasant weather for visiting outdoor Roman ruins and coastal walks. This period also sees active port operations, enhancing the vibrant experience of this historic city.
Nearby attractions
Basilica of San Gavino
church
Monte d'Accoddi
archaeological site in Sardinia, Italy
Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu
building in Porto Torres, Italy
Cathedral of Sassari
cathedral
Lago di Baratz
lake in Sassari, Sardinia, Italy
fountain of the Rosello
fountain in Sassari, Italy
Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju
building in Alghero, Italy
Stadio Vanni Sanna
building in Sassari, Italy
Necropolis of Montalè
building in Sassari, Italy
G. A. Sanna National Museum
art museum
Necropolis of Santu Pedru
building in Alghero, Italy
Punta de su Torrione
hill in Stintino, Italy
Dining
Li Lioni
The highlights of this restaurant just outside the tourist centre of Porto Torres are its informal atmosphere and spacious garden. The cuisine here focuses on meat, with a superb selection (most of which is from grass-grazed animals) and carefully aged options. If you want to taste the restaurant’s legendary porceddu (suckling pig), you’ll need to order this ahead of time when you book. When it comes to choosing wine, we recommend the well-structured and intense house red.
WebsiteOsteria de' Mercati
Slightly set back from the bustling streets of the historic centre yet still in the heart of the town, this delightful small restaurant is a recent addition to Sassari. It boasts a modern, elegant decor, friendly staff and a menu featuring carefully prepared fresh, seasonal dishes. Our inspector particularly recommends the seafood risotto. A choice of regional wines completes the picture.
Mesadoria Restaurant
This reliable restaurant has moved from the coast to simple, modern premises in the town of Sassari, where it has a new look and new chefs at the helm. The cuisine is as good as ever, with a focus on fish and seafood yet also including a few meat options, in dishes that are classic with a modern twist and cooked using predominantly Sardinian ingredients.
WebsiteSa Mandra
Located within the Sa Mandra farm holiday resort, this restaurant offers the opportunity to discover and appreciate one of the most iconic products of Sardinian culinary tradition: roast suckling pig. The single, fixed menu features it as the main course; guests are encouraged to arrive early to watch the cooking process (the owners are happy to explain each step in detail). Once seated, diners are served a succession of dishes and tastings, all prepared with ingredients grown directly on the farm. Rooms are available for overnight stays.
WebsiteAgriturismo Il Mirto
Italian
Ristorante Amsicora
Italian
Su Pinnettu
Italian
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