Guide of Porto Torres

The beautiful city of Porto Torres is located at the centre of the Gulf of Asinara. It is a treasure chest of history, monuments and natural beauty.

History

The origins of the city date back to Neolithic times, then skipping forward later the city was under the Romans, who called it Turris Libisonis. The Middle Ages saw Porto Torres become the capital of the Giudicato del Logudoro, which developed the commercial relationships with Pisa and Genoa. After this period the city centre went into decline and began to depopulate until the 1800s when it became autonomous from Sassari and began to grow again.

Places to visit

The Roman Bridge is the only thing that remains of the structure that connected Porto Torres with Sardinia, it is 135 meters long and built on the river Rio Mannu, on the bridge you can see the little section that housed the statues of river deities. There are many archaeological sites to discover in Porto Torres. For example, the Necropolis of Su Crucifissu Mannu, which has tombs dating back to Neolithic and Eneolithic times. The tombs are adorned with typical architectural features from this period. Do not miss the largest Romanesque church in Sardinia, the Basilica di San Gavino, which was built between 1030 and 1080, it is a church surrounded by mysteries and legends.

Beaches

Around 30 minutes from Porto Torres there is the fabulous Pelosa beach, that can sometimes be very crowded due to its fine white sand and crystal clear water, there are also plenty of bars and restaurants in the vicinity. Another beautiful beach not to be missed is Platamona, around eight kilometres long and very popular. The beach is sandy with shells and pebbles and surrounded by a pine forest. The sea around this strip of land is clear and transparent and the beach is equipped with bars, restaurants and an area reserved for dogs.