Olbia's beach, lived like a local
Pittulongu is Olbia's town beach: 600 metres of white sand, crystal-clear waters, views over the island of Tavolara and all the comforts of a city just 10 minutes away. It is the ideal base for anyone who wants the sea on their doorstep without paying Costa Smeralda prices. Propertize handpicks holiday homes, apartments and villas in Pittulongu, many of them right on the beachfront.
Our homes in Pittulongu range from a sea-view apartment in the heart of the hamlet to a villa with a pool on the hill, overlooking the gulf. They are perfect for anyone who chooses Olbia as a base but wants to wake up by the sea, for couples seeking a holiday home with a view for a romantic escape with the Costa Smeralda within easy reach (without the bustle of Porto Cervo), and for families looking for a serviced, sheltered beach.
The Pittulongu beach (La Playa)
The beach, also known as La Playa, is about 600 metres long and faces south-east. The sand is white and very fine, the seabeds shallow and gently sloping, and the sea is typically calm and clear: perfect conditions for children and less confident swimmers. The beach is partly free and partly fitted with lidos offering sun loungers, parasols and sailing and SUP schools. Several restaurants and bars on the seafront serve seafood, pizza and informal lunches. The view is dominated by the spectacular silhouette of the island of Tavolara, a protected marine reserve.
What to do in Pittulongu
From Pittulongu you can easily reach the most beautiful coves of the Gulf of Olbia and the Costa Smeralda. To the north: Lido del Sole (1 km), Bados (2 km), Marinella (8 km), Cala Sabina and Golfo Aranci (15 km). To the east: Porto Rotondo (15 km) and Porto Cervo (25 km), with the iconic Spiaggia del Principe, La Celvia and Cala Granu. To the south: Porto Istana (15 km) for the beaches facing the Tavolara Marine Protected Area, and San Teodoro (35 km) with the famous La Cinta and Cala Brandinchi. Boat excursions to Tavolara, Molara and Mortorio leave every day from the port of Olbia, just minutes away.
Getting there and why choose Pittulongu
Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport (OLB) is just 10 minutes' drive away: ideal for evening arrivals and early-morning departures with no stress. The port of Olbia is 15 minutes away. Pittulongu is the perfect base for: (1) anyone who wants the sea but also city amenities (supermarkets, restaurants, a hospital), (2) anyone who wants to be less than half an hour from the Costa Smeralda while spending less, (3) couples seeking a holiday home with a view of Tavolara for a romantic escape away from the bustle of Porto Cervo, (4) families looking for a serviced, shallow-water beach, (5) anyone who wants to wake up to a view of the sea.
What to do in Pittulongu and the surrounding area
In Pittulongu you live the sea right on your doorstep. A morning on the beach, lunch at one of the kiosks or restaurants on the seafront with freshly caught seafood, an afternoon by boat towards the island of Tavolara (day excursions leave from the port of Olbia, 15 minutes away). In the evening you head into central Olbia for the stroll along Corso Umberto, an aperitif in Piazza Matteotti and a chargrilled seafood dinner at the port. For those after experiences: diving and snorkelling in the Tavolara Marine Protected Area, sailing and windsurfing with the local schools, and RIB tours towards the coves of Capo Ceraso and Porto Istana. In 30 minutes you reach Porto Cervo for shopping, Spiaggia del Principe for the postcard view, and San Teodoro and La Cinta for a day on the "Sardinian Tahiti".
Our homes in Pittulongu: types and services
In the Propertize portfolio in Pittulongu you will find sea-view apartments in small blocks just metres from the beach, detached houses with a garden or pergola in the residential areas, and villas with a pool on the hill overlooking the gulf. 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: a kitchen with everything you need, a washing machine, fast Wi-Fi, hotel-quality linen and a welcome kit with local products. 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 Pittulongu home, we offer dedicated professional management for the Olbia area with revenue increases of between +58% and +119.5% compared with previous management.
