Ferries Golfo Aranci

The port of Golfo Aranci rises in the north of Sardinia , born as a merchant port, today it is one of the main landing places chosen for vacations in Sardinia, together with the port of Olbia. The port system is well organized over the entire area that is spread over several docks, where commercial, cruise and pleasure activities are carried out. The docks in the port are very wide and therefore allow the docking of very large ships of high tonnage.

Golfo Aranci's ferry traffic each year involves one million passengers, who choose to travel in total relaxation with the lines guaranteed by the shipping company Sardinia Ferries with daily routes both day and night, intensifying the frequency in high season. The port of Golfo Aranci is connected with Livorno, Piombino, Savona, Nice and Toulon.

There is a recently renovated maritime station in the port, housing ticket offices, bars, tobacconists, restrooms and restaurants. Near the port and within walking distance is the train station, which will also allow you to reach Olbia airport in about 25 minutes. Golfo Aranci is a small town on a human scale, in fact you can visit it on foot, scooter or bicycle.

Inside the port of Golfo Aranci there are numerous yards for parking and parking the cars of passengers waiting to embark, some for a fee, some free. The Golfo Aranci ferry embarkation area is located a short distance from the town center and the main beaches, enjoys an excellent system of surveillance and organization of passenger embarkation and disembarkation operations. Cab service is well planned with 24-hour operation available to passengers disembarking from ferries.

There are several legends about the name of the port of Golfo Aranci, some think the origin on owes to a merchant ship that sank in that area losing a large cargo of oranges, while some believe it comes from “ranci” or crabs in dialect.

The town has been inhabited from the earliest times, and this can be seen from the presence of artifacts dating back to Roman times. The town is home to the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute, a world-famous center of culture and study. Definitely not to be missed is MuMart, an underwater contemporary art museum that you can visit while snorkeling.

Among the places you absolutely must visit are the promontory of Capo Figari (ideal for diving), Cala Greca, the sandy shore of Baia Caddinas, and the island of Figarolo.

The town has had a great tourist development, you can admire villages full of colorful little houses, typical Sardinian cuisine and you will shop in the center where the Parish of St. Joseph stands. The town's most important festival at mid-August is the Assumption linked to the fish festival.

If, on the other hand, you are a nature lover, there are perfect hiking trails surrounded by nature and beautiful beaches such as the White Beach, Cala Sassari, Nodu Pianu, Cala Banana and many others.

How to reach the boardings

Address: Via del Porto, Nuova stazione marittima, 07020 Golfo Aranci.

GPS coordinates: Latitude 40.994264, Longitude 9.622190

Golfo Aranci train station is about 600 meters from the port. Trains and buses connect the port with Olbia - Costa Smeralda airport, which is only 16 km away. A cab service is always available.