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HOW TO REACH COSTA SMERALDA

By car

  • from Cagliari: SS 125 as far as Olbia. After 6 km turn towards Costa Smeralda
  • from Cagliari: SS 131 as far as Codrongianus, then take the SS 597 and the SS 199 towards Olbia.
  • from Olbia: SS 125 towards Palau. After 6 km turn towards Costa Smeralda.
  • from Porto Torres: SS 131 as far as Codrongianus; from there take the SS 597 and then the SS 199 towards Olbia.
  • from Alghero: SS 127 bis as far as Sassari, then the SS 131 as far as Codrongianus; from there take the SS 597 and then the SS 199 to Olbia.

By Bus (ARST – Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti)

  • Info and timetable
    ARST – Cagliari: Tel 0704098222; 0704098324; free number 800865042
    Tickets can be bought on board but are cheaper if you buy them before.

Taxicabs
Olbia, Corso Umberto +39 0789/22718. Airport +39 0789/69150

Roads

  • SS 125 (Orientale Sarda)
    – a panoramic road
    – drive in the daylight to enjoy the view.
    – it is a very winding road. It can be a difficult journey if you have young children.
  • SS 131, SS 597 and SS 199
    – fast and easy to drive. In the summer it is better not to travel during the hottest hours.