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Porto Torres

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Porto Torres

Porto Torres is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ottava, 37km from Neptune's Grotto.

Porto Torres is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 21,653, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Porto Torres sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Porto Torres to your route.

About Porto Torres

Porto Torres (Sassarese: Posthudorra; Sardinian: Portu Turre) is a comune (municipality) and a city of the Metropolitan City of Sassari in north-west of Sardinia, Italy. Founded during the 1st century BC as Colonia Iulia Turris Libisonis, it was the first Roman colony of the entire island. It is situated on the coast

Read more at about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Falcone Cape and in the center of the Gulf of Asinara. The port of Porto Torres is the second biggest seaport of the island, followed by the port of Olbia. The town is very close to the main city of Sassari, where the local university takes office.

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Where is Porto Torres located?

Porto Torres is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.8338 latitude, 8.4053 longitude.

What is the population of Porto Torres?

Porto Torres has a population of approximately 21,653 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
21,653
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.8338, 8.4053

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Porto Torres

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

La Pelosa Beach

A Caribbean-like shallow lagoon of white sand and turquoise water at Sardinia's northwest tip near Stintino.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Castelsardo

Genoese-founded citadel town stacked on a basalt promontory over the Gulf of Asinara, its Doria castle now a museum of Mediterranean basket-weaving. The coast road in from Valledoria passes the mushroom-shaped Roccia dell'Elefante.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Alghero

A walled seaside town with Catalan roots, cobbled lanes and ramparts glowing at sunset over the sea.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Neptune's Grotto

A spectacular stalactite-filled sea cave near Alghero in Sardinia, accessible by boat or a dramatic cliffside staircase.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Porto Torres

  • 60 kmBosaA pastel riverside town climbing to a castle, one of Sardinia's prettiest, on a scenic coast road.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Porto Torres.

Ottava

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 1,923

Li Punti-San Giovanni

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 9,681

Bancali

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 1,345

Sorso

🇮🇹 Italy

15 km awayPop. 11,419

Sennori

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 6,855

Sassari

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 91,895

Monte Rosello

🇮🇹 Italy

18 km awayPop. 45,000

Olmedo

🇮🇹 Italy

20 km awayPop. 3,643

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