01

Start close to the water

Nearby swims, Tavolara, and boat days when you want the coast without over-planning.

Porto Istana beach near Su Bisu, between Olbia and San Teodoro, northeast Sardinia

Clear water close to home

Porto Istana

Close coast · Morning swim

3 km from Su Bisu

Go early for softer light, easier parking, and a quieter swim before the beach fills.

Best for: easy morning swims close to Su Bisu.

Tavolara island boat trip from Porto San Paolo, day trip from Su Bisu between Olbia and San Teodoro Sardinia

The island on the horizon

Tavolara

Boat day · Island horizon

4 km to Porto San Paolo + boat

Part landmark, part day trip, Tavolara appears from beaches, boat routes, terraces, and quiet water.

Best for: a boat day with a strong sense of place.

Small boats at Marina Maria at sunset

Easy shoreline and sunset colour

Marina Maria

Close coast · Sunset

3 km from Su Bisu

A simple local beach rhythm for late swims, relaxed walks, and evenings when the sky does the work.

Best for: sunset and low-effort beach time.

Clear water and pale sand at Lo Impostu

Wide sand and shallow colour

Lo Impostu

Beach day · Shallow water

15 km from Su Bisu

A broader beach day with pale sand, pine-edged access, and water that shifts from clear to deep blue.

Best for: families and longer beach days.

Cala Brandinchi beach near San Teodoro, reached by car from Su Bisu, Sardinia

The postcard, planned properly

Cala Brandinchi

Iconic beach · Booking advised

14 km from Su Bisu

Beautiful and popular. Go with a plan, check seasonal access rules, and book when required.

Best for: iconic beach days when planned in advance.

Clear water and limestone cliffs at Cala Luna

Pale water below limestone cliffs

Cala Luna

Boat day · East coast

101 km to Cala Gonone + boat

A full beach day reached by boat, with bright water, cliff shade, and a wilder east-coast feeling.

Best for: a planned boat day from Cala Gonone.

Clear turquoise water at Le Piscine di Molara

Transparent blue by boat

Molara / Le Piscine

Boat day · Snorkelling

4 km to Porto San Paolo + boat

Le Piscine di Molara is for floating, snorkelling, and water so clear the day feels suspended.

Best for: boat days and calm-water swims.

After the beach

Come back to a quiet base above Murta Maria

Villa Luce keeps Porto Istana, Tavolara and San Teodoro close, with a sea-view veranda and a direct answer on dates.

02

Slow coastal days

For days shaped by light, wind, quiet water, and the hours between beaches.

Wading in clear water with Tavolara in the distance

The coast before the heat

Sunrise swim

Early start · Soft light

3 km from Su Bisu

Start early, keep it simple, and use the cooler hours for the clearest version of the sea.

Best for: Porto Istana or nearby calm water.

Sunset swim at Marina Maria

A slower end to the day

Marina Maria at dusk

Evening · Easy shoreline

3 km from Su Bisu

When beach time becomes evening time, Marina Maria gives you water, sky, and a gentler local pace.

Best for: sunset swims and quiet walks.

Lagoon water and sunset light at Marina Maria

Still water and birdlife

Lagoon life

Slow nature · Birdlife

3 km from Su Bisu

Around the wetlands, the experience becomes slower: reflections, reeds, flamingos, and changing light.

Best for: slow nature, birdlife, and quiet light.

Fish underwater near Molara

Quiet movement in clear water

Snorkelling

Clear water · Sheltered bays

4 km to Porto San Paolo + boat

On the right day, snorkelling becomes less activity and more rhythm: slow breathing, fish, and blue light.

Best for: Molara, Tavolara, and sheltered water.

03

Active

Routes for movement, granite, cycling, canyon walls, and sea-to-mountain days.

Tavolara framed by granite rocks at La Vedetta

Granite paths and Tavolara views

La Vedetta

Short hike · Granite views

5 km from Su Bisu

A cooler-hour walk with old stone, coastal air, and Tavolara framed between rocks.

Best for: a short active morning or late afternoon.

Mountain road bend through granite landscape

Quiet climbs inland

Road cycling

Early ride · Inland climbs

Starts from the house

Early rides move from coastal air into granite, forest, shaded bends, and small hill towns.

Best for: early summer rides before the heat builds.

Coastal and island view from the Castania mountain bike loop near Li Cuncheddi and Capo Ceraso

Advanced MTB close to Murta Maria

Mountain biking: Castania loop from Li Cuncheddi

Mountain biking · Hard

Approx. 6-8 km by car · 10-15 min

A challenging mountain bike loop from Li Cuncheddi, close to Murta Maria and Capo Ceraso, with coastal views, island scenery, inland tracks and steady climbing.

Best for: experienced mountain bikers with good fitness and confident bike handling.

Mountain biking · Hard

Mountain bike ride from Li Cuncheddi

This is not a casual bike ride. Good fitness and advanced riding skills are required, and some sections may require pushing the bike. The start point is close to a parking area, making it easy to reach by car from Su Bisu.

Location
Li Cuncheddi / Capo Ceraso, near Murta Maria
From Su Bisu
Approx. 6-8 km by car, around 10-15 minutes depending on the exact parking/start point
Route distance
31.5 km
Estimated duration
2h 14m
Elevation gain
460 m
Difficulty
Hard

Best for

Experienced mountain bikers with good fitness and confident bike handling.

Route note

A demanding MTB loop starting near Li Cuncheddi, with coastal and island views, rougher inland sections, climbing, and some technical riding. Some parts may require pushing the bike.

Practical note

Guests can drive to the start, ride the loop, then return to Su Bisu. It is a very local experience rather than a day trip.

GPX note

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Diving in clear Sardinian water

A deeper look at the coast

Diving

Sea conditions · Planned outing

4 km from Su Bisu

For guests who want more than the surface, local diving days open up rock, blue depth, and quieter marine life.

Best for: confident swimmers and planned sea conditions.

Wide beach and clear water at Cala Luna

A wilder full-day route

Cala Gonone & Cala Luna

Full day · Boat and cliffs

101 km from Su Bisu

Harbour departures, limestone cliffs, sea caves, and Cala Luna's pale beach make this a more active day.

Best for: guests who want a full excursion.

Sunlight entering the Su Gorroppu canyon

Canyon country

Su Gorroppu

Full day · Canyon walk

116 km from Su Bisu

Rock walls, old trees, rough paths, and a cooler inland landscape that asks for proper shoes.

Best for: early-start canyon days with proper footwear.

04

Food & wine

Wine, village tables, seasonal festivals, and the inland taste of Sardinia.

Vermentino being poured at the Festa del Vermentino in Monti

Vermentino and village evenings

Monti

Seasonal · Vermentino

32 km from Su Bisu

In early August, Monti turns wine into a village ritual: cellar doors, music, food, and summer noise.

Best for: Festa del Vermentino season.

Monte Corrasi above Cantina Nepente in Oliena

Nepente and Cannonau country

Oliena

Inland wine · Mountain setting

103 km from Su Bisu

A deeper inland day of mountain faces, small streets, Cannonau references, and evening valley light.

Best for: wine and Supramonte atmosphere.

Vineyard rows in evening light

Guided tastings and premium vineyard visits

Capichera Winery, Arzachena

Vermentino estate · Booking required

39 km from Su Bisu

Guided tastings at one of Sardinia's best-known Vermentino estates. Experiences range from a classic 5-wine tasting to premium vineyard tours with food pairings and selected vintages.

Monday to Friday, 10:30-19:00. Booking required

Best for: wine lovers and premium local experiences.

Traditional Sardinian porceddu roasting over an open fire

Classic Sardinian roast piglet

Porceddu

Traditional table · Village meal

33 km from Su Bisu

A traditional table moment: slow-roasted, simple, generous, and best enjoyed as part of a proper village meal.

Best for: guests who want Sardinian food culture, not just dinner.

Wine, local cheese, cured meats, and bread served for aperitivo in Olbia old town

Evening aperitivo or dinner

Olbia old town centre

Evening · Aperitivo

11 km from Su Bisu

Close enough for an easy night out, Olbia's old centre works well for aperitivo, a relaxed dinner, and a walk through lit streets after the heat drops.

Best for: a simple evening close to Murta Maria.

Octopus and potatoes served with olive oil

Sea, olive oil, and village food

The local table

Food culture · Shared lunch

11 km from Su Bisu

Some days are remembered through plates rather than routes: octopus, roast, bread, wine, and shared tables.

Best for: unhurried lunches and village nights.

05

Inland culture

Towns, murals, old stone, and longer day trips into Sardinia's interior.

Traditional women mural in Orgosolo

Murals and Barbagia stories

Orgosolo

Murals · Barbagia

118 km from Su Bisu

Painted walls, quiet lanes, old stone, and a stronger sense of Sardinia's mountain culture.

Best for: an inland culture day.

Bosa rooftops, river, and sea from above

River light and pastel streets

Bosa

Longer day · River town

135 km from Su Bisu

A longer west-coast day with coloured houses above the river, cobbled streets, castle views, and slow wandering.

Best for: architecture, walking, and photography.

Hilltop village of Posada above the surrounding valley

A hilltop borgo above the valley

Posada

Hilltop borgo · Slow wandering

39 km from Su Bisu

Stone lanes, old walls, and a village profile that rises above the plain, with views that reward slow wandering.

Best for: a quieter inland town day.

Sardinian village in the interior near Olbia, day trip from Su Bisu northeast Sardinia

Old walls and quiet corners

Stone villages

Old lanes · Quiet details

39 km from Su Bisu

Look for the quieter details: stone arches, old fountains, shaded lanes, and the ordinary beauty between stops.

Best for: slow exploring between destinations.

People dancing at a village night gathering

Music under the branches

Village nights

Summer evenings · Local music

11 km from Su Bisu

Summer evenings can become their own kind of culture: local gatherings, long tables, music, and dancing.

Best for: guests who want a real local evening.

Local calendar

Markets, food and wine dates, music, culture and village traditions worth crossing Murta Maria for.

August 2026

Sat 22
Markets

San Teodoro Coclearia Evening Market

25-30 min
Italian name
Mercato serale Coclearia, San Teodoro
Tip
From 17 June, San Teodoro's historic Coclearia evening market fills the central streets every night from 20:30, with artisan and trader stalls for homewares, jewellery, Sardinian craft, torrone and summer browsing in the pedestrian area until late.
Starts
Every evening in summer · from 20:30
Location
San Teodoro · approx. 25-30 min
Booking
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Sat 22
Markets

Olbia Evening Market

15-20 min
Italian name
Mercato serale di Olbia
Tip
A broad old-town summer market in Olbia with local craft, artisan stalls, small finds and a good excuse for an evening in town.
Starts
Every day in summer · 10:00-24:00
Location
Olbia old town · approx. 15-20 min
Booking
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Mon 24
Music & Culture

Blu Notte Jazz

20-25 min
Italian name
Blu Notte sotto le stelle
Tip
A free Cala d'Ambra Music Festival jazz night on the beach, useful for guests looking for an easy coastal evening close to Su Bisu.
Starts
24 August 2026 · from 20:30
Location
Spiaggia Cala d'Ambra, San Teodoro · approx. 20-25 min
Booking
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Tue 25
Music & Culture

Budoni DJ Set

30-35 min
Italian name
DJ set
Tip
A late-evening DJ set in Budoni with Vega Jones, Principe and special guests, best for guests looking for a lively night out.
Starts
25 August 2026 · 22:00
Location
Budoni · approx. 30-35 min
Booking
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Wed 26
Music & Culture

La Piazza che Balla

30-35 min
Italian name
La Piazza che Balla - Liscio & Latino
Tip
A relaxed square-dancing evening in Porto Ottiolu, mixing liscio and Latin rhythms in a harbour village setting.
Starts
26 August 2026 · 21:00
Location
Porto Ottiolu · approx. 30-35 min
Booking
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Thu
Markets

Porto San Paolo Weekly Market

10-15 min
Italian name
Mercato settimanale di Porto San Paolo
Tip
A practical nearby market morning in the centre of Porto San Paolo, good for local products and an easy harbour stop afterwards.
Starts
Next Thu 27 Aug · 9am-12.30pm
Location
Porto San Paolo · approx. 10-15 min
Booking
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Thu
Markets

San Pantaleo Weekly Market

45-50 min
Italian name
Mercato di San Pantaleo
Tip
A weekly village market known for craft, local products and the atmosphere of San Pantaleo.
Starts
Next Thu 27 Aug · 9am-12.30pm
Location
San Pantaleo · approx. 45-50 min
Booking
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Thu 27
Village Traditions

Cori Itineranti

35-40 min
Italian name
Cori Itineranti
Tip
An itinerant Sardinian choir evening through Golfo Aranci, focused on local voices, tradition and village atmosphere.
Starts
27 August 2026 · 21:00
Location
Golfo Aranci · approx. 35-40 min
Booking
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Thu 27
Music & Culture

Michael Jackson Tribute

35-40 min
Italian name
Estate senza frontiere e concerto tributo a Michael Jackson
Tip
A family-friendly evening in Arzachena with water games and a Michael Jackson tribute concert in Piazza Risorgimento.
Starts
27 August 2026 · 21:00-23:40
Location
Piazza Risorgimento, Arzachena · approx. 35-40 min
Booking
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Fri 28
Village Traditions

Festa di San Giovanni Battista

30-35 min
Italian name
Festa di San Giovanni Battista a Budoni
Tip
A three-day Budoni festival with live music, Sardinian folk parade and a Sunday-night Elettra Lamborghini concert at 22:00.
Starts
28-30 August 2026 · Elettra Lamborghini: 30 August at 22:00
Location
Budoni · approx. 30-35 min
Booking
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Sat 29
Village Traditions

Palio della Stella

35-40 min
Italian name
Palio della Stella - Citta di Golfo Aranci
Tip
A historical equestrian challenge on the Golfo Aranci waterfront, with costumes, tradition and a strong evening spectacle.
Starts
29 August 2026 · 21:30
Location
Viale Lungomare, Golfo Aranci · approx. 35-40 min
Booking
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September 2026

Tue 1
Music & Culture

San Teodoro Jazz Festival

20-25 min
Italian name
San Teodoro Jazz Festival
Tip
Five days of jazz in atmospheric locations around San Teodoro, from beachside performances and mountain concerts to evening sessions in Piazza Gallura. The programme includes Logan Richardson, Giacomo Smith, Mila Trani and emerging Sardinian musicians.
Starts
1-5 September 2026 · performances from 18:30
Location
San Teodoro, Puntaldia, Lu Impostu and Monte Nieddu · approx. 20-25 min
Booking
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Thu 3
Village Traditions

Festa di Tanaunella

30-35 min
Italian name
Festa di Tanaunella
Tip
A four-day village celebration and an easy way to experience local Sardinian community life beyond the main coastal resorts.
Starts
3-6 September 2026
Location
Tanaunella, Budoni · approx. 30-35 min
Booking
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Sat 5
Music & Culture

Premio Navicella Sardegna

30-35 min
Italian name
Premio Navicella Sardegna
Tip
One of Sardinia's most established cultural awards, celebrating distinguished figures from the island's arts, science, sport, journalism and public life.
Starts
5 September 2026 · 20:00-23:00
Location
Teatro Mario Ceroli, Porto Rotondo · approx. 30-35 min
Booking
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Sat 5
Music & Culture

SUNANDBASS

20-25 min
Italian name
SUNANDBASS
Tip
Eight days and nights of international drum and bass across San Teodoro's beaches, outdoor spaces and clubs. Best suited to guests specifically looking for electronic music and nightlife.
Starts
5-12 September 2026
Location
San Teodoro - La Cinta, Bal Harbour, Ambra Night and other venues · approx. 20-25 min
Booking
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Sat 5
Music & Culture

Costa Smeralda Classical Music Festival

45-50 min
Italian name
Festival di Musica Classica Costa Smeralda
Tip
Four evenings of classical music in Porto Cervo, suited to guests looking for a more elegant cultural night on the Costa Smeralda.
Starts
5, 7, 9 and 11 September 2026 · 21:00-23:30
Location
Conference Center, Porto Cervo · approx. 45-50 min
Booking
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Sun 6
Experiences

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

45-50 min
Italian name
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Tip
Some of the world's most impressive maxi yachts gather in Porto Cervo for a week of coastal and inshore racing. Visit the marina and waterfront for the best shoreside atmosphere.
Starts
6-12 September 2026
Location
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo · approx. 45-50 min
Booking
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Thu 10
Music & Culture

Enrico Nigiotti Live

30-35 min
Italian name
Enrico Nigiotti in concerto
Tip
An open-air late-summer concert from the Italian singer-songwriter in the centre of Budoni.
Starts
10 September 2026 · 22:00
Location
Piazza Giubileo, Budoni · approx. 30-35 min
Booking
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Thu 10
Experiences

Estate in Fiore Outdoor

35-40 min
Italian name
Estate in Fiore
Tip
Arzachena's historic centre becomes an outdoor-focused festival of nature, sustainability, local activities and environmental culture.
Starts
10-13 September 2026
Location
Arzachena historic centre · approx. 35-40 min
Booking
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Sat 12
Food & Wine

Golfo Aranci Food Festival

35-40 min
Italian name
Festival Enogastronomico
Tip
A weekend dedicated to local food, Sardinian specialities and the flavours of the coast, with an evening programme on Saturday and a full day on Sunday.
Starts
12 September from 18:00 · 13 September from 11:00
Location
Golfo Aranci · approx. 35-40 min
Booking
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Sun 13
Experiences

Rolex Swan Cup

45-50 min
Italian name
Rolex Swan Cup
Tip
A landmark Porto Cervo regatta bringing together Swan yachts from around the world, with racing offshore and a lively international atmosphere around the marina.
Starts
13-19 September 2026
Location
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo · approx. 45-50 min
Booking
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Thu 17
Village Traditions

Arzachena Patron Saints Festival

35-40 min
Italian name
Festa dei Santi Patroni di Arzachena
Tip
Four days of religious tradition, community celebrations and major open-air concerts. The 2026 programme includes free performances by Francesco Renga and Francesco Gabbani.
Starts
17-20 September 2026 · Francesco Renga: 18 September at 21:00
Location
Arzachena - main concert area at Tanca di Lu Palu · approx. 35-40 min
Booking
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Sun 27
Village Traditions

Stazzi e Cussogghj

30-35 min
Italian name
Stazzi e Cussogghj
Tip
A day celebrating the traditional rural settlements, customs and community culture of this part of north-east Sardinia.
Starts
27 September 2026 · from 09:00
Location
Budoni · approx. 30-35 min
Booking
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October 2026

Mon 5
Food & Wine

Benvenuto Vermentino

15-20 min
Italian name
Benvenuto Vermentino
Tip
The most convenient wine event for guests: Vermentino tastings, AIS Gallura guided sessions, Sardinian craft, events in central Olbia, wineries, aperitivo and shopping.
Starts
5-10 October 2026
Location
Olbia · approx. 15-20 min
Booking
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