Porto Rotondo, the village that lives around its harbour

Porto Rotondo reveals itself from its quays. Part of the municipality of Olbia, it overlooks the gulf that shares its name and centres upon a harbour with over 650 berths, twenty-four kilometres from Porto Cervo.

A village in the municipality of Olbia

Porto Rotondo is a resort village overlooking the gulf of the same name. Unlike Porto Cervo, a hamlet of the municipality of Arzachena, it belongs to the municipality of Olbia.

Twenty-four kilometres from Porto Cervo

The declared distance from Golfo del Pevero, itself two kilometres from the centre of Porto Cervo, is twenty-four kilometres. Far enough to shift the tenor of the holiday, close enough that the boutiques and clubs of Porto Cervo remain an easy decision for the afternoon.

The rhythm of the harbour and its quays

The centre of gravity is the marina. Vessels moor and refuel along the quays, while a hydraulic trailer lifts hulls towards the storage sheds. Next to the Coastguard, the diving centre of the village operates; in via Ostro, the Country Club has kept the evening alive since 1981.

The marina, over 650 berths

The harbour is the reason many select this address over another: it accommodates substantial vessels without requiring compromises.

Figures, draught and technical services

Marina di Porto Rotondo features over 650 berths, with 312 reserved for sailing yachts, welcoming vessels up to 90 metres with a maximum draught of 5.5 metres. Facilities include fuel, electricity, Wi-Fi, CCTV, a diving service, and a hydraulic trailer for hulls up to 45 metres. Radio monitoring is on VHF channel 9.

The diving centre inside the marina

Centro Sub Portorotondo has operated since 1996 as the first and only diving centre in the village, based inside the marina near the Coastguard. It organises PADI courses for adults and children, dives across the marine parks of La Maddalena and Tavolara, as well as private excursions, and is listed among the authorised centres of the Parco Nazionale dell’Arcipelago di La Maddalena for 2026.

Marinella and the sea within easy reach

The village has its prime beach minutes away and the rest of the coast a short sail beyond.

Blu Beach on Marinella beach

Marinella is the most frequented beach in the area. Here Blu Beach Porto Rotondo provides sea facing private beach beds and gazebos with dedicated service, a restaurant pairing Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine, and sunset aperitivi with music. It opens daily from 10 to midnight from June to September, with a tender on request for guests arriving by yacht.

The expansive beaches of the gulf of Cala di Volpe a short sail away

Those on the water find the great beaches of the gulf of Cala di Volpe just a short cruise away, above all Liscia Ruja: the largest in Costa Smeralda, wide enough to bring together equipped lidos and long stretches of free beach. By land the journey takes a different course: VPR02 records eighteen kilometres.

Two nine hole courses beyond the village

Golf in Porto Rotondo is distinct from that of Pevero. These are two contrasting courses, explored in greater depth in Golf in Costa Smeralda, from Pevero to coastal courses.

Golf Club PuntAldia

Golf Club PuntAldia is a nine hole course looking out to sea at Punta Sabbatino in San Teodoro, where hole 6 drops sheer above the coastline amidst wind and shifting gradients. A driving range, a putting green, and the Golfzon Leadbetter Golf Academy complete the club, offering private lessons, masterclasses, and camps for adults and juniors.

Botanic Golf Sacuba

Botanic Golf Sacuba is a nine hole par 36 course across twenty-five hillside hectares in the nuragic area of Pedres, near Olbia airport, nestled within a botanical garden of mastic, cork oak, olive, and myrtle. Its academy features a driving range of over three hundred metres and a chipping area overlooking the island of Tavolara.

Evenings at the Country Club

Evening life in the village revolves around an established centre that has never moved. The major nightclubs are located elsewhere, as detailed in our guide to Costa Smeralda beach clubs and the nights that follow.

The Janas restaurant and the club

Country Club Porto Rotondo has been open since 1981 on via Ostro. The evening begins at Janas restaurant, with Mediterranean inspired cuisine and live music, before continuing into the club with DJ sets, shows, and tables. An address reached entirely within the village.

Tennis and padel set in Mediterranean scrub

By day the same club shifts focus: tennis and padel courts remain open for play alongside relaxation areas immersed in Mediterranean scrub.

When to go and how to arrive

The climate is Mediterranean: average highs reach 29 degrees in July and 30 in August, based on data recorded for Olbia. The month by month calendar is detailed in When to visit the Costa Smeralda, month by month.

Seasons for golf and the beach club

The beach club at Marinella opens daily from 10 to midnight from June to September. Golf Club PuntAldia schedules its high season from 26 July to 31 August 2026, and Botanic Golf Sacuba from 16 June to 15 September 2026, marking the periods when both clubs apply their peak rates.

Olbia airport and Eccelsa Aviation

The arrival airport is Olbia Costa Smeralda, IATA code OLB, roughly three kilometres from the centre of Olbia. In July and August it handles over 600,000 monthly passengers compared to 35,000 during winter months: the arrival of the season is felt at the gate well before the beach. Private aviation relies on Eccelsa Aviation, open every day of the year from 07 to 22, offering VIP lounges, on site customs clearance, and a concierge service for helicopter and limousine transfers.

Mooring in the marina

Arrival by sea is via the port of Olbia, across ten quays at Isola Bianca, served by Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, Moby, and Tirrenia. Those arriving aboard their own vessel berth at the village marina, monitoring VHF channel 9. All travel routes are covered in How to reach the Costa Smeralda, by plane, helicopter and sea.

Our properties in Porto Rotondo

Here we present two homes, both for sale, each shaping its relationship with the sea in a distinct way: one leads down on foot towards a private beach, the other across its own rocks directly to a jetty.

The private beach of Marina Piccola

VPR02 brings together 400 square metres of interior space and over 3000 of grounds, with eight bedrooms, sleeping space for sixteen guests, and ten bathrooms arranged across the main villa and two guesthouses. Set in an elevated position, it remains a short walk from the private beach of Marina Piccola, with reserved sunbeds and parasols. Outside, a rectangular terracotta bordered pool rests on the lawn facing the sea, while stone porticoes shade wicker seating areas and a hot tub set on the terracotta terrace. On the upper floor, the master bedroom occupies the entire level, complete with a private study, a terrace with jacuzzi, and a four poster bed under soft blue painted beams. A gym and hammam complete the home.

The private jetty

VPR03 enjoys an elevated position, a sea view, and direct water access. The grounds slope down to a paved sun deck terrace with a private jetty for small boats: stone steps descend through Mediterranean scrub to reach the timber jetty resting against the rocks. Built from local stone with tiled roofs following the contour of the hill, covered terracotta loggias shaded by rough granite pillars look out across the gulf. Inside, two storeys encompass a kitchen with dining area, five bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and a staff bedroom, with a recently added guesthouse providing an additional double bedroom. The home sits two kilometres from the piazzetta of Porto Rotondo and one and a half kilometres from the nearest beach.

Speak with an adviser

Two homes within the same village, two distinct ways to live by the sea: the choice rests on how you picture your days, rather than on a technical specification. Speak with one of our advisers, or begin exploring at How to choose the right villa on the Costa Smeralda.