Porto Rotondo-the Heart of Sardinia

Hello dear readers,

This article is dedicated to Porto Rotondo- our absolutely favourite port in Sardinia.
Porto Rotondo or ‘round port’ is located 30 minutes away from the airport. It was developed in 1960s by Dona Delle Rose family.

Porto Rotondo is a dynamic place in summer and  counts about 400 residents in winter.
If Porto Cervo is pumping with the foreign tourist, Porto Rotondo, on the contrary, is full of Italians. It has been a holiday destination for many years for such a talented appreciated designers like Giorgio Armani and Roberto Cavalli.

This port can be enjoyed by staying in the hotel or , of course,  by yacht.

The famous Villa Certosa – Silvio Berlusconi’s summer residence- is situated here in the area called Punta Lada.

Rumour says it that there is ‘undeclared rivalry’ between those who prefer Porto Cervo (‘cervini’) and Porto Rotondo (‘rotondini’). We would like to say that both places cant be compared, they are so different.

Porto Rotondo is a very relaxed and authentic Italian place, almost like a Sardinian village, whereas Porto Cervo is a more luxurious place with extravagant expensive cars and boats, fashion boutiques and fine dining restaurants.

Not to forget that Porto Rotondo has many attractions: uniquely beautiful town square San Marco, paved with beautiful local granite; an amphitheatre nearby where locals come to see the plays and performances in summer; San Lorenzo church with the statues and biblical images on them; and, of course, Via Del Molo, which is laid with mosaic resembling the food chain of the sea. There is a rumour about nominating this small street, which enchants with its beauty, as an object of Unesco Heritage.

The good thing about Porto Rotondo, that it has a beach where you can actually walk to, rather than access by the car (Playa Portisco). There are several more beaches around but short drive or a slightly longer walk might be required, depending on the location of where you stay.

Porto Rotondo is full of Italian culinary experiences and has a great cocktail bars, cafes and lounges.

Below we would like to share our favourite places in Porto Rotondo to eat, drink and get sunkissed.

EAT: Ristaurante da Giovannino, Tartarughino, Porto Rotondo Yacht Club Restaurant, Paguro for breakfast or drink in the afternoon (this places transforms during the day)

DRINK: Bocondivino, Harris, Paguro

BEACH: Playa Portisco (in port), Spiaggia Punta Nuraghe, Spiaggia Ira, Spiaggia dei Sassi

RESTAURANT TARTARUGHINO IN PORTO ROTONDO

RISTORANTE DA GIOVANNINO

PAGURO