Arbatax, Italy
Arbatax is the seaside district and port of Tortoli on the central east coast of Sardinia, in the Ogliastra area, set at the foot of the Capo Bellavista headland and its lighthouse. More about Arbatax →
Cruise Ships in Arbatax
No ships are scheduled in Arbatax yet
New calls appear here as cruise lines publish them.
Getting to the Arbatax cruise port
Tortoli town centre (Piazza Fra Locci) → Arbatax port, Molo di Levante cruise berth
5.5–6.6 km · 10–18 min by car
Tortoli is the main town of Ogliastra, inland from Arbatax, with shops, the main bus stops and most services.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
The cruise pier is in Arbatax village, so most passengers walk. Tortoli has local taxis (e.g. Taxi Giorgio) but no published fares, so agree the price first. Taxis are few, so book ahead for longer trips, and allow plenty of time back from the Gulf of Orosei or inland tours.
Eating in Arbatax
- Coffee per item
- EUR 1.30–2.50
- Breakfast per item
- EUR 1.20–9
- Casual lunch per item
- EUR 3.50–9.50
- Restaurant dinner per item
- EUR 14–28
- Soft drink per item
- EUR 3–3.50
Coffee is espresso to cappuccino; breakfast runs from a single pastry to a cooked breakfast; casual lunch is a snack or pizza; dinner prices are for one pasta dish or main course. Lobster dishes cost more (25-35 EUR). Prices are in euros; some bars add a small table-service charge.
Where to eat
Arbatax village and harbour front
Restaurants and pizzerias next to the port, such as La Baia and Star 2, serve pizzas from 4-9.50 EUR, pasta from 14-18 EUR and seafood mains from 17-28 EUR.
Porto Frailis
The bay just south of Arbatax has cafes and beach bars such as Acquachiara, with espresso from 1.50 EUR, croissants from 1.30 EUR and cooked breakfasts for 8-9 EUR.
Tortoli town centre
Bars and restaurants along Via Monsignor Virgilio, such as Skipper and Bellavista Bio Cafe, serve coffee from 1.30 EUR, pastries from 1.20 EUR, snacks from 3.50 EUR and pasta or mains from 14-23 EUR.
About Arbatax
Arbatax is the seaside district and port of Tortoli on the central east coast of Sardinia, in the Ogliastra area, set at the foot of the Capo Bellavista headland and its lighthouse. It is the main port on this coast, used by ferries to mainland Italy and by a large yacht marina.
Right next to the harbour stand the Rocce Rosse, cliffs of red porphyry beside the sea, and the San Miguel tower. Boat trips leave for the coves of the Gulf of Orosei, such as Cala Goloritze and Cala Luna.
Only a few small luxury and expedition ships call each year, docking at the pier close to the village.
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. WMO normals for Capo Bellavista (1991-2020), on the headland just above the port, give daily highs of about 14 C in January and February rising to 31-32 C in July and August, with lows of 8 C in winter and 22 C in August. About 410 mm of rain falls a year, most of it from October to January (40-64 mm a month on 4-5 days); June to August get only 5-14 mm on 1-2 days. The station records about 2,800 hours of sunshine a year and strong winds (10 m/s or more) on about 109 days a year. The station stands on the headland at 138 m, about 1.2 km from the cruise berth, so conditions at the port may differ slightly; figures are approximate.
- Time zone
- Central European Time
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)