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Luxury Villas in North Sardinia
Villas and sea-view apartments among the granite and juniper of Gallura, from Porto Cervo to San Teodoro
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Granite, juniper and water the colour of glass
The north of Sardinia is Gallura, a land of wind-carved granite, cork oaks and maquis scented with myrtle, which falls to a coastline of coves and sandbars that the rest of the Mediterranean struggles to match. The Aga Khan saw it in the early 1960s and created the Costa Smeralda. The fishing coves and shepherds' villages around it have kept their own way of doing things.
Our North Sardinia collection runs to 47 properties, from sea-view villas with infinity pools above Porto Cervo and Cala di Volpe to countryside villas near Arzachena and San Pantaleo, and apartments with pools and beach access around Olbia, San Teodoro and Costa Paradiso. The largest have 7 bedrooms.
Here is a guide to the coast, the hinterland and the best months to come.
Sardinia North at a glance
- Villas
- 47 villas and apartments, with up to 7 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,900 to £14,000 a week, from around £2,300
- Best areas
- Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda, San Pantaleo, the Olbia coast, San Teodoro and Costa Paradiso
- Best time
- June to September for the sea; May and October for walking and quieter beaches
- Airport
- Olbia Costa Smeralda, around 30 to 40 minutes from Porto Cervo
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Cala Sarraina San Teodoro: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Infinity Pool & Sea Views – Sardinia North5 bedrooms
Villa Nuraghe Porto Rotondo: 6-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Infinity Pool & Sea View – Sardinia North6 bedrooms
Villa Mistral Porto Cervo: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Seaview – Sardinia North6 bedrooms
Villa Nuraghe SanTeodoro: 6-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Sea Views & Private Pool – Sardinia North6 bedroomsWhere to stay in North Sardinia
Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda for yachts, beaches and restaurants, San Pantaleo and Arzachena for granite villages and countryside, Olbia and San Teodoro for Tavolara and long white sands, and Costa Paradiso for the wilder north-west.
Porto Cervo, Cala di Volpe and a village of artists
Porto Cervo is the Costa Smeralda's harbour village, with superyachts in the marina, a piazzetta of boutiques and the little white church of Stella Maris, which holds a painting attributed to El Greco. Villas on the hills around Cala di Volpe look out over some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean.
Inland, San Pantaleo sits beneath the granite peaks of Cugnana. Its Thursday morning market, held through the summer season, draws people from all along the coast for linen, ceramics, pecorino and an espresso in the square.
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An island like a ship, and sand like flour
South of Olbia the coast is gentler and more relaxed. Murta Maria and Porto San Paolo face Tavolara, a sheer limestone island at the heart of a protected marine area, and boats leave Porto San Paolo for its beaches through the summer.
Further south, San Teodoro has La Cinta, a long white sandbar with flamingos in the lagoon behind it, and Lu Impostu, shallow and turquoise, a favourite with families. North of Olbia, Bados and the coast towards Golfo Aranci have quieter coves within minutes of the airport.
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Nuraghi, islands and red rock
Around Arzachena, the Bronze Age left nuraghi and the great stone Tombs of the Giants, such as Coddu Vecchju, among the vineyards. From Palau, a ferry of around twenty minutes crosses to La Maddalena, a national park of granite islands best explored by boat.
On the north-west coast, Rena Majore has a long beach backed by dunes, and Costa Paradiso is all red granite, small coves and snorkelling water. Santa Teresa Gallura, with its ferries to Bonifacio in Corsica, is close by.
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Vermentino, zuppa gallurese and a long September
Gallura makes Vermentino di Gallura, Sardinia's only DOCG wine, crisp and saline and made for a plate of grilled fish. Try zuppa gallurese, a baked dish of bread, cheese and broth far richer than it sounds, then porceddu, seadas with bitter honey and a glass of mirto to finish.
July and August are hot and busy on the Costa Smeralda. June and September are warmer in the sea and calmer on the roads, and September brings the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup to Porto Cervo. Our concierge can arrange boats, tables and winery visits.
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Casa Lu Fraili: Spacious 6-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Beach Access – Sardinia North6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £17,780 a week
Villa Lentischio Olbia: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Sea Views – Sardinia North5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £13,615 a week
Casa Ginepro Marinella: Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & Seaview – Sardinia North4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £12,600 a week
Villa Pantogia Sardinia: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Sardinia North3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £12,236 a week
Villa Ginepro Gallura: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Swimming Pool & Tennis Court – Sardinia North5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £12,054 a week
Villa Ginepro San Pantaleo: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Sardinia North4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £11,550 a week
Villa Maestrale Sardegna: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Sardinia North6 bedrooms · sleeps 11From £11,060 a week
Casa Maestrale Costa Paradiso: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Sea Views & Pool – Sardinia North5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £9,485 a weekWhy book your North Sardinia villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
North Sardinia's villas run from busy Costa Smeralda hillsides to quiet Gallura countryside, and we know which are a short walk from a beach and which need a car for every outing. With 47 properties in North Sardinia, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Boat charters to La Maddalena and Tavolara, restaurant tables in Porto Cervo, Vermentino tastings in Gallura, a private chef, car hire and transfers from Olbia. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in North Sardinia?
Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda suit those who want yachts, beach clubs and restaurants. San Pantaleo and Arzachena offer countryside villas a short drive from the sea, San Teodoro and the Olbia coast are relaxed and good for families, and Costa Paradiso is quieter and wilder.
When is the best time to visit North Sardinia?
June to September is the main beach season, with July and August the hottest and busiest. June and September are often the best balance of warm sea and fewer people, and May and October suit walking and exploring.
Can we visit the La Maddalena islands from a villa in North Sardinia?
Yes. Ferries from Palau reach La Maddalena in around 15 to 20 minutes, but the archipelago is a national park best seen by boat, stopping at coves you cannot reach by road. Our concierge can charter a boat with a skipper from the Costa Smeralda.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in North Sardinia?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Sardinia North cost?
Across our 47 villas in Sardinia North, weekly rates typically range from £2,900 to £14,000, with the most affordable from around £2,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to North Sardinia from the UK?
Fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda airport, which has direct flights from several UK airports in summer. Porto Cervo and San Teodoro are each around 30 to 40 minutes away by road, and Palau around 45 minutes. Our concierge can arrange transfers and car hire.
Are there villas in North Sardinia for large groups?
Yes. Our North Sardinia collection includes properties with up to 7 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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47 villas and apartments from the Costa Smeralda to Costa Paradiso, with our concierge arranging the boats and the tables