Porto Torres is the main port of north-west Sardinia, close to Sassari, Stintino and Alghero. Here you will find ferry routes to Porto Torres, how to book, how to reach the port and what to see nearby.
Ferry routes to Porto Torres
The main routes offered by the booking system for the port of Porto Torres depart from:
- Genoa
- Savona
- Civitavecchia
- Nice and Toulon (France)
- Porto Vecchio and Ajaccio (Corsica)
- Barcelona (Spain)
Active routes can vary during the year, and some only run seasonally.
How to book your ferry
In the booking system you can choose one way or return, your accommodation (deck passage or cabin), the number of passengers, any pets and the vehicle you are bringing. Sardinian residents can tick the dedicated box to access resident fares.
Search and book your ferry – opens the booking system of our partner TraghettiPer.
Timetables, operators and prices change with the season: always check current availability when you book.
How to reach the port of Porto Torres
The port is close to the centre of Porto Torres, making arrival and departure easy. By car, follow the signs to the port; by public transport, bus, taxi or train, it can be reached from many towns in Sardinia.
Services at the port of Porto Torres
The port area has a small shopping centre, a spacious waiting room, a travellers' information office and parking. Nearby there are restaurants, bars, newsagents and B&Bs, and the town centre with its sights is a short walk away.
What to see in Porto Torres
Porto Torres tells over 2,000 years of history. Highlights include the Aragonese Tower, once a lighthouse and defensive post and now an exhibition space, the Basilica of San Gavino, the Church of the Beata Vergine della Consolata, the Amphitheatre and the Roman Bridge. On Balai beach stands the small church of San Gavino a Mare.
Nature lovers should not miss Asinara National Park, reached by ferry from the port: Mediterranean scrub, wildlife and the famous white donkey.
Beaches near Porto Torres
For a day at the beach, don't miss La Pelosa in Stintino and the long beach of Platamona. The Porto Torres seafront is ideal for a stroll.
All the island's ports are in our guide to ferries to Sardinia.