Stintino, Sardinia cruise port guide

Arrival & Getting Ashore

Getting to the centre: Marina di Stintino adjoins the village harbour and central waterfront.

Sources: Marina di Stintino, regional port plan.

Stintino has a small-vessel harbour system adjoining the village. The marina operator places Marina di Stintino at Tanca Manna–L'Isolotto, beside the harbour breakwater. Check that your itinerary names Stintino itself: an excursion here from another Sardinian port requires a separate road transfer.

Small ships have called at Stintino, but current sources do not establish whether they normally berth or tender; use the ship's daily programme for the landing method. If landing within the village harbour system, use the waterfront streets to reach the centre, following staff directions through any controlled area. La Pelosa is a separate destination outside the village centre, not a beach immediately beside the ship.

About this port

Stintino is a fishing village at Sardinia's north-western tip, with small harbours, a museum devoted to tuna fishing and access to the beaches facing Asinara. For a few hours ashore, choose between a village visit and a planned beach outing. La Pelosa requires preparation: its controlled-entry system means that arriving with a towel does not necessarily secure admission.

The island of Asinara is another possible destination, but its boat connections and travel within the park make it a separate excursion. Combining the island, La Pelosa and Stintino in one short call leaves little room for transport delays.

Getting Around

Explore the village on foot once ashore. For La Pelosa, ARST's line 727 links the beach with Stintino, Porto Torres and Sassari; the current timetable gives 6 minutes from Stintino Via Sassari 108 to Spiaggia La Pelosa. Check the operator's route timetable for the day of your call, the Stintino boarding stop and the return journey. Seasonal and school-day notes matter; a route listing does not promise a departure whenever a cruise arrives.

If the bus does not fit, arrange a vehicle and return pickup through your ship or locally before leaving the harbour. Anyone requiring an accessible vehicle should reserve one rather than relying on the small port to supply it at short notice.

Things to Do

Visit the Museo della Tonnara. The museum explains the fishing community through the history of tuna catching, equipment, models and multimedia displays. It adds context to a harbour walk and is a useful alternative to a beach trip. Use the municipal visitor information to confirm opening arrangements.

Plan a La Pelosa visit. The municipality links to Spiaggia La Pelosa as its authorised reservation channel. Check the current booking requirements before buying transport. Its published beach rules require a mat beneath your towel (checked 2026-09-07); bring one and follow the on-site instructions. A reservation does not arrange your journey from the port.

Stay around the harbours. Walk between the waterfront and village streets, pause for lunch, and keep the return meeting point in mind. This is the most flexible choice when arrival arrangements or time ashore remain uncertain.

Consider Asinara only with a complete itinerary. The national park lists authorised boat and land operators. Confirm where you embark, what is included ashore and how you return to Stintino. A boat ticket alone may not cover the transport needed to see the island.

Getting back to your ship

If the bus does not fit, arrange a vehicle and return pickup through your ship or locally before leaving the harbour. Anyone requiring an accessible vehicle should reserve one rather than relying on the small port to supply it at short notice.

Practical Information

The euro is the currency and Italian is the local language. Dial 112 in an emergency. Bring water and sun protection, and retain the ship's local contact details.

Follow beach flags and local instructions; swimming conditions can change. Check museum access and beach admission independently, and leave a return margin for both road transport and any ship-arranged shore transfer.

Frequently asked

Can you walk around Stintino from the harbour? Yes. The small harbours adjoin the village, and the waterfront streets provide the basis for a local visit once ashore.

Do cruise ships dock or tender in Stintino? Current sources do not establish one normal method. Small ships have called, but the ship's daily programme determines whether passengers berth or transfer by boat.

How long is the bus from Stintino to La Pelosa? About 6 minutes on ARST line 727 from Via Sassari 108 to Spiaggia La Pelosa, based on the operator's current timetable.

Is La Pelosa beside Stintino cruise landing? No. It is outside the village centre and requires a separate journey; ARST line 727 connects Stintino with the beach.