A picture perfect port
Porto Ottiolu is Sardinia at its most effortlessly summery: a pretty little harbour village wrapped around a well-equipped marina, with a curve of pale sand and that unreal, cobalt water right alongside. It sits neatly between Budoni and San Teodoro, so you get the best of both worlds: chilled seaside days, plus easy access to bigger resort buzz whenever you fancy it.
Start slow. Grab a coffee by the boats, watch captains do their thing, then wander down to Spiaggia di Porto Ottiolu for a swim so clear it feels like cheating. Afternoons are made for boat trips, paddleboarding, or a “let’s just drive five minutes and see what we find” beach hop.
Evenings are where Porto Ottiolu really shines. The marina promenade fills up with aperitivo energy, families on gelato missions, and restaurants serving fresh seafood and Sardinian classics. It’s lively, but never loud. Just the right amount of holiday hum.
Come for the sea, stay for the easy rhythm, and leave with salty hair and a very strong urge to book “next year” before you’ve even unpacked.
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