Golfo Aranci, the village by the sea
Golfo Aranci is the town that closes off the Gulf of Olbia to the north: a fishing village that grew up around its harbour and railway station, with waters awarded the Blue Flag time and again. It is the right choice for anyone who wants white-sand beaches and a genuine atmosphere while staying just fifteen minutes from the airport. Propertize handpicks holiday homes and apartments in Golfo Aranci, in the pedestrian centre and with a sea view.
Our homes in Golfo Aranci range from a sea-view apartment a few steps from the harbour to a house in the pedestrian centre, where everything is within walking distance. They are perfect for families looking for shallow water and short journeys, for couples who want a real village rather than a resort, and for anyone using Golfo Aranci as a quiet base a step away from the Costa Smeralda without paying its prices.
The beaches of Golfo Aranci
Spiaggia Bianca is the best known: pale sand, crystal-clear sea and a seabed that slopes away gently. The Third Beach and the Fourth Beach are family favourites for their fine sand and shallow water. Cala Banana is a sheltered bay tucked behind the Mediterranean scrub; Cala Sabina can be reached on foot or by stepping off the regional train, a rare treat. At the foot of the Capo Figari headland, facing the island of Figarolo, lies Cala Moresca, with seabeds beloved by snorkellers. Capo Figari is also a fine scenic walk, among juniper trees and mouflons, with views over Tavolara and across to Corsica on clear days.
The five numbered beaches are reachable on foot from the village, and in summer Cala Sabina is reached by a train stop. Which to choose, how the train works and what you can see from the Capo Figari track are all in our guide to the beaches of Golfo Aranci.
What to do in Golfo Aranci
The Capo Figari track, the island of Figarolo in front, the dolphin-spotting trips from the harbour. How they actually work, including the train to Cala Sabina, is in our guide to the beaches of Golfo Aranci.
Getting there and why choose Golfo Aranci
Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport (OLB) is 15-20 minutes' drive away. Golfo Aranci also has a ferry port (services from Livorno and Piombino) and is the terminus of the railway line from Olbia. It is the ideal base for: anyone who wants a genuine fishing village with everything within walking distance; families looking for shallow-water beaches close to the airport; anyone who wants Blue Flag sea while spending less than on the Costa Smeralda, which remains half an hour away for a day out.
It is twenty-five minutes by car from Olbia airport, and there is a train too: the detail is in the guide on Olbia airport to the beaches.
Propertize homes in Golfo Aranci
Here is the home we manage in Golfo Aranci, bookable directly with up to date availability and rates:
Golfo Aranci is one of the few places in Gallura where you can spend a week without ever taking the car out: five beaches in a row along the village, all on foot. We choose our homes with that in mind, looking at the real walking distance rather than the kilometres.
For anyone arriving on an evening flight it is unusually convenient: barely twenty minutes from the airport, without tackling the Costa Smeralda in the dark. If you have a late flight, say so when you write: it changes which house makes sense.
Our homes in Golfo Aranci: types and services
In the Propertize portfolio in Golfo Aranci you will find sea-view apartments and houses in the pedestrian centre. Every property has self check-in with a smart lock: arrive late from the airport and get in whenever you like, with no rigid timetables. They are fully equipped with a kitchen, washing machine, fast Wi-Fi, hotel-quality linen and a welcome kit with local products. During active stays, the Propertize team is reachable 24/7 via WhatsApp in Italian, English, French, Spanish and German. By booking direct you get the best rates, with no Airbnb or Booking commission.
For owners who would like to entrust us with their home in Golfo Aranci, we offer dedicated professional management. Propertize currently publishes a historical portfolio range of +30% to +140% versus previous management; it is neither an average nor a guarantee.
