Diving and snorkelling at Tavolara from Porto Ottiolu
Casa Rosanna is a detached holiday home in Porto Ottiolu (Budoni), north-east Sardinia, convenient for divers and snorkellers: the outdoor shower on the patio is for rinsing wetsuits, fins and gear, the fenced courtyard lets everything dry in the open air, and free private parking is right by the house. The Tavolara – Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area is about 30 minutes by car; Porto Ottiolu beach is 750 metres on foot. The house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps up to 5: suitable for couples or small groups of divers. Booking direct saves you 20%.
Tavolara – Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area
About 30 minutes by car from Casa Rosanna lies the Tavolara – Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area, one of the best-known marine protected areas in Sardinia: granite walls, posidonia meadows, shoals and rich marine life. The area is divided into zones with different protection levels, and diving is governed by the MPA’s regulations: book your dives with the authorised dive centres in the area, who know the sites and current rules.
The ferry to Tavolara Island leaves from Porto San Paolo, about 30 minutes from the house.
What Casa Rosanna offers for your gear
- Outdoor shower on the patio to rinse salt from wetsuits, fins, masks and regulators.
- Fenced courtyard to hang and dry your equipment.
- Free private parking next to the house for loading the car.
- Washing machine for swimwear and towels.
- Two bicycles to reach the marina and the beach.
Our diver guests particularly liked the outdoor shower: come back, rinse everything, and your gear is ready for the next day.
Snorkelling near Porto Ottiolu
You don’t have to go far to put on a mask: the coast between Porto Ottiolu and Budoni alternates sandy beaches and rocky stretches. Nearby beaches to start from:
- Ottiolu beach: 750 m
- Cala dei Francesi: 1.3 km
- Li Cuppulati beach: 2 km
- Salamaghe: 3.2 km
- Isuledda: 5.5 km
- Cala Brandinchi (San Teodoro), towards Capo Coda Cavallo: about 20 minutes
Always use a diver-down buoy in the water and follow the MPA rules when in its waters.
How to reach Casa Rosanna, Porto Ottiolu
Casa Rosanna is on Via dei Fiori in Porto Ottiolu, a seaside village in the municipality of Budoni, on the north-east coast of Sardinia. Olbia Costa Smeralda airport is 29 km away, about 30 minutes by car along the SS125 or SS131 DCN; from Olbia’s ferry port, where boats from the mainland arrive, it takes about the same. Without a car: the regional bus stop is a few steps from the house and connects Olbia and the coastal towns.
Why book direct with Francesca and Antonio
- Save 20% compared with booking sites, with no fees.
- Talk directly to the people who run the house, also on WhatsApp.
- We reply within a few hours and share tips on beaches, restaurants and trips.
- Officially registered property: CIN IT090091C2000T6525, regional IUN T6525.
Casa Rosanna at a glance
| Type | Detached holiday home on two levels, private entrance |
|---|---|
| Address | Via dei Fiori, 08020 Porto Ottiolu (Budoni), Sardinia, Italy |
| Guests | Up to 5 · 2 bedrooms (double bed, small double bed) + sofa bed · 1 bathroom |
| Beach | Free public beach of Porto Ottiolu, 750 m on foot, shallow water |
| Marina | 300–500 m, restaurants and bars |
| Outdoors | Flowered patio, fenced courtyard with gate and mesh, outdoor shower, barbecue |
| Amenities | Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, mosquito nets, kitchenette, washing machine, 2 bicycles, beach umbrellas |
| Pets | Dogs of all sizes, free of charge |
| Parking | Private and free |
| Check-in / out | 15:00–18:00 / 8:00–10:00 |
| Airport | Olbia Costa Smeralda, 29 km (about 30 min) |
| Guest rating | 9.8/10 on Booking.com |
| Direct booking | 20% less than booking sites |
| Licence codes | CIN IT090091C2000T6525 · IUN T6525 |
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tavolara from Casa Rosanna?
About 30 minutes by car to Porto San Paolo, where ferries to the island depart.
Is there somewhere to rinse dive gear?
Yes, the outdoor shower on the patio; the fenced courtyard is handy for drying.
Can I dive freely in the Marine Protected Area?
No: diving in the MPA is regulated by zone. Use an authorised dive centre.
How many people does it sleep?
Up to 5, in two bedrooms plus a sofa bed.
Book direct and save 20%
Message us: we reply within a few hours, with no booking-site fees.
Francesca +39 347 66 22 493 · Antonio +39 377 27 19 035 · [email protected]
Sources and further reading: Italia.it – AMP Tavolara Punta Coda Cavallo · Parks.it – Riserva marina di Tavolara · Sardegna Turismo – Budoni