Porto Istana in brief – information and more

The village of Porto Istana is located by the sea and belongs to the province of Olbia-Tempio in the north-east of Sardinia. The beaches of Porto Istano are characterized by their fine white sand and crystal clear and turquoise waters. The northwestern provincial capital of Olbia with its airport and port is around 13 km away.

The offshore island of Tavolara, 4 km away from the mainland, with its steep cliffs, like the smaller island of Molara, belongs to the marine park Tavolara Capo Coda Cavallo, is regularly approached from the port of Porto San Paolo. Ahead of Tavolara is the famous diving area of Secca del Papa (Shallow of the Pope).