Olbia all'alba (Luciano Fabian - Flickr (CC by-sa 2.0))

With a rental car picked up directly at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport with Rent.it, you’ll have the flexibility to move from glamorous beaches to the granite villages of the inland area with ease.

Here’s a 3-day itinerary designed to help you experience the best of Gallura in total freedom.

Day 1: The Heart of the Costa Smeralda

Departure from the airport heading north.

Morning

Head to Capriccioli Beach or Spiaggia del Principe. These are the symbols of the Aga Khan’s vision: emerald waters and pink granite rocks.

Afternoon

Continue to Porto Cervo. Park your car and enjoy a walk between the Old Port and the famous Piazzetta, admiring the organic architecture that blends perfectly with the surrounding nature.

Sunset

Drive to Baja Sardinia for an aperitif with a sea view while the sun sets behind the La Maddalena archipelago.

Day 2: The Archipelago and the Northern Coast

A mix of scenic driving and crystal-clear sea.

Morning

Take the coastal road toward Palau. From here, you can choose whether to board the ferry with your car to La Maddalena, where driving along the island’s panoramic road is an unforgettable experience, or visit the famous Bear Rock.

Afternoon

Continue toward Santa Teresa Gallura to admire the cliffs of Capo Testa. Here, the wind has shaped the granite into spectacular, almost lunar forms.

Evening

Drive back toward Olbia, stopping in Cannigione for a dinner of fresh seafood.

Day 3: Gallurese Traditions and Ancient Villages

Discovering the wild inland area.

Morning

Leave the coast and drive to San Pantaleo. This village, set among granite peaks, is famous for its market, if it’s Thursday, and for its artisan workshops. It is one of the most authentic and charming places in the area.

Afternoon

Head to the area of the Giants’ Tombs, such as Coddu Vecchiu near Arzachena, for a dive into Sardinia’s ancient history.

Final stop

Before returning your car with Rent.it at the airport, stop at one of the local wineries to enjoy a glass of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG.

Why is a car essential?

Without your own vehicle, reaching coves such as Li Itricceddi or villages like San Pantaleo would be more complicated and expensive. With your rental car, you decide how much time to spend at each stop, enjoying Gallura in complete freedom.

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