# Motorcycling the SS125 and the north-east mountains: your base in Porto Ottiolu

> Porto Ottiolu sits on the SS125 Orientale Sarda, 33 km from Olbia airport and port: from here, 145–205 km rides head to the Genna Silana pass, Monte Albo, the Gallura uplands and the Costa Smeralda. At Casa Rosanna your bike goes inside a fenced courtyard with a gate; there is also free private parking and an outdoor shower.

URL: https://casarosannaottiolu.it/en/motorcycle-ss125-porto-ottiolu/
Updated 04/11/2026 by Francesca and Antonio, who run Casa Rosanna in Porto Ottiolu.

## 4 rides from Casa Rosanna

Distances and riding times without stops, calculated on OpenStreetMap; with breaks, allow a full day.

| Ride | Route | Km | Riding | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. SS125 to the Genna Silana pass | Porto Ottiolu – Orosei – Dorgali – Genna Silana (over 1,000 m) and back | ≈ 205 km | ≈ 3 h 40 riding | the most famous stretch of the Orientale Sarda: hairpins and views |
| 2. Monte Albo loop | Siniscola – Lodè – Lula – Siniscola | ≈ 145 km | ≈ 3 h | narrow, quiet roads below the limestone massif |
| 3. Gallura uplands | Padru – Alà dei Sardi – Buddusò – Monti – Olbia | ≈ 155 km | ≈ 3 h | plateaus, cork oaks and granite, little traffic |
| 4. Costa Smeralda | Olbia – Porto Rotondo – Porto Cervo – Arzachena | ≈ 150 km | ≈ 3 h 20 | curves along the sea and stops in famous villages |

## The SS125 Orientale Sarda

State road 125 runs the whole east coast; bikers’ favourite stretch is between Dorgali and Baunei, with the Genna Silana pass above 1,000 metres, many hairpins and few lorries. From Porto Ottiolu you join the SS125 southbound in minutes.

## Monte Albo and the interior

Monte Albo is a limestone massif between Siniscola, Lodè and Lula: narrow roads, little traffic and views over the coast. To the north-west, the Alà dei Sardi and Buddusò plateau has curves through cork oaks and granite.

## What the house offers riders

- Your bike goes inside the fenced courtyard with a gate; there is also a free private parking space by the house.
- Outdoor shower and washing machine for riding gear.
- Wi-Fi to check routes and weather; self check-in possible.
- Bars, restaurants and a supermarket in Porto Ottiolu, on foot in the evening.

## Tips for riding in Sardinia

- Best time: May, September and October; summer middays are very hot.
- Animals on the road (cows, goats, pigs): slow down on blind bends.
- Workshops are few in the mountains and fuel stations sparse: fill up before climbing.
- The asphalt is grippy and wears tyres faster than usual.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where do I park the motorbike?
Inside the house’s fenced, gated courtyard; there is also a free private parking space.

### How far is Genna Silana from Porto Ottiolu?
About 100 km on the SS125, a little under 2 hours of riding one way.

### When is the best time for a motorcycle trip?
May, September and October: quiet roads and mild temperatures.

## Stay in Porto Ottiolu, walking distance from beach and marina
Casa Rosanna: a detached house for 5 guests, 2 bedrooms, patio and parking. Book direct and save 20% compared with Booking.com.
See prices and availability: https://casarosannaottiolu.it/en/#prezzi · WhatsApp: https://wa.me/393476622493

Sources: [ADAC – Motorradtouren Sardinien](https://www.adac.de/reise-freizeit/reisen-mit-motorrad/motorradtouren/sardinien/) · [Sardegna Turismo – In sella, tra montagne e mare](https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/it/sella-tra-montagne-e-mare) · [Wikivoyage – Monte Albo](https://it.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Monte_Albo). Distances: OSRM / © OpenStreetMap.