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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.
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
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Sources: ADAC – Motorradtouren Sardinien · Sardegna Turismo – In sella, tra montagne e mare · Wikivoyage – Monte Albo. Distances: OSRM / © OpenStreetMap.