Vacation Rentals Porto Pollo, Northern Sardinia: Apartment Sogno Sarda – Sardinia4all

Porto Pollo, Northern Sardinia: Apartment Sogno Sarda

Porto Pollo sits on the northern coast of Sardinia, on the stretch of shoreline between Palau and Santa Teresa di Gallura where the island narrows towards the Strait of Bonifacio. It is a small resort that has grown around its bay, and it earns its keep largely through wind and water: the prevailing breezes funnelling through the strait have made this one of the most reliable spots in the region for windsurfing and kitesurfing, while the sheltered water closer to shore suits swimming and gentler days on the beach.

The setting is the Gallura, the granite-strewn north-eastern corner of the island, where the coastline is a succession of coves, pale rock formations and scrub-covered hills. The Maddalena archipelago lies just offshore, reachable by boat or ferry from Palau, and the beaches of the Costa Smeralda are a short drive east. Porto Pollo itself remains low-key by comparison: a handful of bars and restaurants, a sailing and watersports scene, and accommodation that is mostly small-scale.

Apartment Sogno Sarda

Sogno Sarda is a holiday apartment in Porto Pollo, offered as self-catering accommodation for visitors who want to base themselves in the village rather than in one of the larger resorts along the coast. Apartments of this kind typically suit couples or small families looking for a practical base within walking distance of the beach, with the freedom to cook and keep their own hours.

The appeal of staying here is largely about position. Being in Porto Pollo means the beach, the watersports schools and the village’s restaurants are close at hand, and day trips around the north — to Palau and the archipelago, to Santa Teresa and the cliffs at Capo Testa, or inland to the granite villages of the Gallura — are straightforward by car.

Practical notes

Northern Sardinia is at its busiest in July and August, when accommodation along this coast fills quickly and prices peak. Late spring and early autumn tend to be quieter, with warm sea temperatures and more moderate conditions, and are often the better choice for anyone not specifically visiting for the summer crowds. A car is useful for exploring the surrounding area, as public transport in this part of the island is limited.

Distances from Porto Pollo are modest: Palau is a few kilometres away, Santa Teresa di Gallura roughly a quarter of an hour’s drive north, and Olbia airport, the main arrival point for the region, around an hour by road.