Getting to Cala Granu and Porto Cervo

Residenza Sea Smeralda is at Cala Granu, Via Cala Granu 1, near Porto Cervo in the municipality of Arzachena. For travellers from outside Sardinia the nearest arrival point is Olbia, with its airport and port.

By air

Olbia Costa Smeralda airport lies south of Olbia and, according to the official Sardinian tourism site, is one of the main gateways to the north-east of the island. From the airport to the residence it is about 27 kilometres by car. Transfer operators quote journey times of roughly 30 to 50 minutes; in high season traffic can add to that. The other Sardinian airports, Alghero and Cagliari, are in other parts of the island.

By ferry

According to ferry-booking sites, the port of Olbia (Isola Bianca) is linked all year with Livorno and Civitavecchia, with seasonal connections from Genoa and Piombino. Ships dock at Isola Bianca, a five-minute walk from the seafront and the town centre. Seasonal lines also arrive at Golfo Aranci, about 20 minutes from Olbia. For the crossing from Livorno to Olbia, booking sites generally show about seven to nine hours. Timetables, operators and crossing times change from season to season, so always check the operator’s schedule before booking. If you come by ferry with your own car, every apartment has a parking space inside the residence.

Distances from Porto Cervo

According to Wikipedia, Porto Cervo is 28 km from Olbia, 17 km from Arzachena and 32 km from Palau. Ferries to the La Maddalena archipelago leave from Palau (15 to 20 minutes). From the residence, the Porto Cervo marina is about one kilometre on foot.

Bus and transfer

Information on public connections between the airport and Porto Cervo is not consistent, so please check the current ARST and airport timetables. A private airport transfer is not among the services listed on our website; if you need one, ask in your enquiry.

Before you travel

State your arrival dates, the number of guests and how you are travelling (flight, ferry, car) on the contact page; the host replies personally. For your satnav: Via Cala Granu 1, 07021 Porto Cervo. About the property: the residence; restaurants, beaches and places nearby: the area; all accommodation: the apartments. For the beach: Cala Granu.

Questions and answers

What is the nearest airport to Porto Cervo?

Olbia Costa Smeralda airport, south of Olbia. Alghero and Cagliari are in other parts of Sardinia.

How far is Olbia airport from the residence?

About 27 kilometres by car. Transfer operators quote roughly 30 to 50 minutes, longer in summer traffic.

Which ports serve Sardinia?

For the north-east: Olbia (Isola Bianca), all year from Livorno and Civitavecchia and seasonally from Genoa and Piombino; Golfo Aranci, with seasonal lines. Always check the operator’s timetable.

Can I arrive with my own car?

Yes, by ferry to Olbia or Golfo Aranci. Every apartment has a parking space inside the residence.

Do you arrange the airport transfer?

The transfer is not among the services listed on the website. If you need one, ask in your enquiry.